Consumer

Healthcare professionals other than physicians, dentists and veterinarians who have prescribing authority under state law can order prescription digital therapeutics. That could improve access, especially to devices that treat mental health conditions.

The tech giant shut down its dedicated health division this year, but it released a variety of consumer- and clinician-facing projects.

MobiHealthNews looks back on a year of Apple news. 

As 2021 draws to a close, MobiHealthNews asked executives and other leaders in the digital health space what they expect from the industry next year.

Alexa made moves into health systems and elder care, a new Halo wearable was released and the Amazon Care virtual care service began its expansion this year.

Germany adds another online psychology course to its DiGA directory that complements available mental health tools.

Rock Health’s 2021 Digital Health Consumer Adoption Survey also found an increase in live video telemedicine and a decrease in satisfaction with telehealth compared with in-person care.

Digital health executives and leaders weigh in on the rise of telehealth and virtual care services and whether their growth kept its momentum this year.

IOPerfect is an AI-based contactless intraocular pressure (IOP) measuring device from Israeli-based Ophthalmic Sciences.

As part of Apple Fitness+’s Time to Walk Series, Prince William will discuss mental fitness.