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AMA's Michael Hodgkins on how to tackle the connected care problem
By HIMSS TV | 05:36 pm | January 10, 2019
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Propeller Health taps Walgreens as first partner for new My Pharmacy feature
By Jonah Comstock | 04:32 pm | January 10, 2019
Users will be able to make refill requests, locate pharmacies, and even chat with a pharmacist without leaving Propeller's app.
Solera Health hires US Medicaid chief medical officer Dr. Andrey Ostovsky, Iora Health names Dr. Tyler Jung chief medical officer
By Laura Lovett | 04:11 pm | January 10, 2019
Also: Pritzker Group Venture Capital announces slew of promotions and Grand Rounds taps former USF chief medical officer Dr. Ami Parekh for same role. 
OTC device for hay fever pain relief receives 510(k) clearance
By Dave Muoio | 03:04 pm | January 10, 2019
Tivic Health Systems’ ClearUP Sinus Pain Relief uses low current electrical waves to stimulate nerves beneath the skin.
Exclusive: Boston Children's Hospital teams up with CareDox for in-school digital care management services
By Laura Lovett | 02:18 pm | January 10, 2019
The partners plan on starting with mental health screening tools for ADHD, depression, PTSD, as well as setting up protocals for other conditions. 
Philips launches app-based hub for its senior caretaking products
By Dave Muoio | 02:29 am | January 10, 2019
Alongside device support, the Philips Cares app offers caretakers shared reminders, access to emergency services and data analysis features.
Humana's members will now have access to Fitbit Coach through the payer's Go365 wellness program
By Laura Lovett | 04:45 pm | January 09, 2019
Go365 members will also have access to DailyBurn, MindSciences and Noom. 
Hospital at home tech: The ‘quiet revolution’ improving outcomes, cutting costs and building relationships
By Dave Muoio | 04:08 pm | January 09, 2019
At CES 2019, experts from around the healthcare industry highlight the human benefits of home care technologies.
Traditional players take 2018 funding lead but China, other international cities gaining steam in StartUp Health report
By Laura Lovett | 01:13 pm | January 09, 2019
San Francisco, New York and Boston topped the funding charts this year but Beijing was on their heels. 
Akili is building its own digital therapeutic distribution platform, foregoing pharma partnerships
By Dave Muoio | 01:05 pm | January 09, 2019
At CES 2019, the digital therapeutic company's CEO and cofounder described work on an independent prescription, procurement and support platform specific to digital medicines.