Consumer

Considering recent events, big name consumer brands are more likely than ever to move into regulated medical devices.

Fitbit Surge Fitbit has added a new functionality to its Fitbit Charge HR and Fitbit Surge trackers that will enable the device to readily distinguish between different kinds of movement, and has also upgraded the heart rate sensors in the trackers.

Michael Millenson There appears to be a broad consensus that patient-centeredness is important to the future of healthcare, according to a new report from the Urban Institute.

With every new innovator in digital health, it seems like there's a temptation to crown an "Uber for Health" that will disrupt the industry in a radical consumer-facing way.

Heart rate-tracking wearable Jawbone has laid off 60 employees, 15 percent of its workforce, according to a report in TechCrunch.

PBS Kids has partnered with Japan-based Moff, which has developed an activity tracking device designed for kids, to launch an app, called PBS KIDS Party App, that helps children play active games.

San Francisco-based Joyable raised $8 million led by return backers Thrive Capital and Harrison Metal for its online cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and coaching program for social anxiety.

Palo Alto-based Azumio, which offers a suite of health and wellness apps, has added a nitric oxide testing feature to its comprehensive health and fitness app, Argus.

CVS Health has announced the launch of five new digital offerings that help customers refill prescriptions and manage their medications.

Campbell, California-based TuringSense has raised $3 million in seed funding.