Digital Health

This week's top stories include the VA giving scheduling technology a test run, a requirement that nursing homes test their staffs for COVID-19 and Amwell getting a $100 million funding boost from Google Cloud.

While on average participants lowered their anxiety and depression, a fraction of the original participants filled in the 9-month follow up. 

Users are also able to access a corresponding app, which can keep track of their coronavirus test results. 

The Amazon Halo app uses five health metrics designed to give users a comprehensive look at their health and wellness, and gives actionable recommendations to make improvements.

The Stasis system tracks six vital signs, and so far has largely been deployed in India.

The new expansion is linked to a partnership the digital health company has with Novartis. 

The company released three new products today that are available today for preorder on Fitbit’s website and will be sold worldwide in late September.