Digital Health

The researchers used data from more than 8 million Fitbit users over the course of a randomly selected 24-hour period. 

Healthcare has recognized that transformation is imperative, and digital tools can help improve the relationship between providers and patients – which has been highlighted during COVID-19, says Majed Nasser, general manager at GE Digital, META.

HIMSS CEO Hal Wolf and Executive Director of Clinical Research Anne Snowdon describe what roles HIMSS and the SCAN Network can play in helping healthcare systems strengthen their supply chains.

Authors from GIMBHI and Columbia Psychiatry Mind Ventures write about the future of digital therapeutics. 

Investors expect to see more innovation, collaboration and adoption going into the new year and beyond.

Leaders from Verizon, VA, Microsoft and Medivis discuss how Project Convergence is bringing augmented reality and AI to the surgical theater, thanks to 5G technology, thereby enhancing care to veterans.

Also: Nanowear picks up a 510(k) for its remote monitoring undergarments; RxVantage acquires onPoint Oncology.

The earbud come equipped with artificial intelligence to isolate unwanted noises and enhance music, conversations, TV and other sounds.

Othman Abahussein, CEO of Nala, discusses how government initiatives are helping to meet user demands and drive digital health in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, reflected in the rise of telemedicine and e-prescriptions.

Katya Hancock, Investor Network director at StartUp Health, says although Q3 2020 was the largest quarter for digital health funding in history, there's still a lot of work to do to address the most pressing healthcare needs.