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Gaming and mobile health technologies hold great promise for reducing critical care situations and emergency room visits by enticing patients to be more engaged in their own health.

A Texas-based startup says Google's high-concept consumer device does have a fit in healthcare - but it's not as eye-opening as one might think.

With the naming of 16 finalists in the first round of the Head Health Challenge, the collaboration shines a light on health systems and entrepreneurs who are at the forefront of mHealth technology.

The public-private partnership targets the state with the highest percentage of adult diabetics and an annual $3 billion bill to treat them. Officials hope the use of mHealth tools and services will help them manage that chronic population and reduce that bill.