Recent word has been that the FDA is really going to listen to the industry, and be kinder and gentler on smartphone medical apps [TA 25 Aug 11]/ Not according to Joel White, executive director of the Health IT Now… Read moreFDA throwing a monkey wrench into telehealth? (US)
The Rite Aid drugstore chain – OptumHealth partnership is trialling perhaps the ultimate in ‘doc-in-a-box’, replacing the retail clinic visit with a virtual one via an interactive in-store kiosk. This version of the Rite Aid NowClinic is available at nine… Read moreSkip the retail clinic, go online–fine with Rite Aid
Qualcomm’s bets on wireless health are multiplying, with AirStrip Technologies receiving not only a strategic investment (amount undisclosed) from Qualcomm Life Fund, but in return a bit of a redirect. AirStrip has been best known for its software which sends… Read moreAirStrip gains investment, monitoring tech integration with Qualcomm
