Chutes & Ladders—Sleep company hires former Fitbit exec; Geisinger names new CEO
Fierce Healthcare
MARCH 8, 2024
Welcome to this week's Chutes & Ladders, our roundup of hirings, firings and retirings throughout the industry.
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HIMSS21 tech news: Secure telehealth connections, remote diabetes care with Fitbit
Healthcare IT News - Telehealth
AUGUST 11, 2021
LifeScan and Fitbit partner for diabetes care. "Connecting OneTouch blood glucose monitoring data with Fitbit wellness tools and insights is an important step in guiding patients to healthy lifestyle choices that promote improvement in health outcomes," she added. " Kajeet is in HIMSS21 booth 1521.
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Alexandra Hospital leverages cloud-based service to help patients avoid preventable chronic disease
Healthcare It News
OCTOBER 17, 2022
Alexandra Hospital has taken part in the launch of a new cloud-based digital health service in Singapore by telecommunications provider StarHub, together with its partners, health technology company ConnectedLife and Fitbit.
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Fitbit Enters Substance Abuse Recovery with Pretaa Partnership
HIT Consultant
OCTOBER 11, 2022
What You Should Know: – Fitbit announced that they are partnering with behavioral analytics company Pretaa to improve outcomes for the millions of Americans affected by substance abuse. The goal is to help providers and caregivers deliver more personalized care via actionable information.
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Fitbit launches large-scale consumer health study to detect a-fib via heart rate sensors, algorithm
Mobi Health News
MAY 6, 2020
The Fitbit Heart Study is looking to enroll 200,000 to 250,000 device owners, and will support clinical evaluation and regulatory submissions of the company's PPG atrial fibrillation algorithm.
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Fitbit reveals next generation of wearable for kids
Mobi Health News
MARCH 9, 2021
The company is launching the Fitbit Ace 3 for $79.99. .
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Fitbit stealth launches new activity, heart rate trackers for corporate partners, health plans
Mobi Health News
JANUARY 21, 2019
The Fitbit Inspire and Fitbit Inspire HR aren't too different from the company's existing fitness trackers, but as of now are unavailable for consumer purchase.
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Fitbit Ace, a fitness wearable for kids, goes on sale for $99.95
Mobi Health News
JUNE 11, 2018
Fitbit has officially launched the Fitbit Ace, the company's first activity tracker designed for children, specifically kids ages 8 and older. The band was first announced in March.
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Fitbit unveils Charge 4 tracker with GPS, heart activity tracking feature for workouts
Mobi Health News
MARCH 31, 2020
The company is also adding more content to its Fitbit Premium subscription service.
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Fitbit unveils new tracker for kids, new smartwatch for adults
Mobi Health News
MARCH 13, 2018
Come this spring adults won’t be the only ones with their own line of Fitbit trackers. The company recently announced a new set of products including the Fitbit Ace, which is a tracker designed for children 8 years old and up, as well a much anticipated new smartwatch, the Fitbit Versa.
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Fitbit eyes ventilator space as the coronavirus crisis rages on
Mobi Health News
MAY 15, 2020
Fitbit's CEO James Park told CNBC that the company will be submitting its technology to the FDA soon.
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Google, Fitbit collaboration aims to deliver comprehensive health data to care teams
Mobi Health News
APRIL 30, 2018
Fitbit and Google have entered a partnership focused on better leveraging wearables and cloud-based technologies for digital health, the companies announced this morning.
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Fitabase inks integration deal to make Dexcom data available to researchers
Mobi Health News
FEBRUARY 27, 2019
Dexcom is the third company to partner with the wearable-based research company, after Fitbit and Garmin.
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Digital health tools can be useful post-surgery, but more high-quality research is needed
Healthcare It News
NOVEMBER 19, 2021
Others relied on wearables such as Fitbits or smartwatches. "Companies often have a market strategy that relies on proprietary algorithms and closed data sets, making it difficult to evaluate these innovations," wrote the researchers. Transparency was also an issue.
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Consumer tech companies launch AI health initiative, Fitbit features Snapchat's Bitmoji and more digital health deals
Mobi Health News
APRIL 8, 2019
Also: Nvidia collaborates with the American College of Radiology; Welkin Health launching support program for Axonics Modulation Technologies' device.
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Livongo's chronic disease management service comes to smartwatches
Mobi Health News
JUNE 26, 2019
The company announced two-way integration today between its app and Apple, Fitbit and Samsung wearables.
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“My Doctor’s Office” Should Accept Wearable Tech Health Data, Most Patients Say
Health Populi
NOVEMBER 1, 2023
“Yes,” the company’s latest consumer survey found, details of which are discussed in a report published on their website. “Do personal health trackers belong in the doctor’s office?” ” Software Advice wondered.
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HLTH22 Day 3 News Summary
HIT Consultant
NOVEMBER 16, 2022
Haystack Oncology (“Haystack”), an oncology company that applies the next generation of circulating tumor DNA (ctDNA) detection technology raises $56M in Series A financing led by Catalio Capital Management (“Catalio”), which co-founded Haystack through its private equity and structured equity investment vehicles.
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98 Fitbit Ionic: Adidas edition revealed, promises running-specific training
Mobi Health News
FEBRUARY 27, 2018
Wearable giant Fitbit and fitness apparel company Adidas have just released their latest running-specific training wearable, the Fitbit Ionic: Adidas edition. The product was born out of a partnership between the two companies, which was announced last year, and is a combination of Fitbit Ionic and Adidas’ Train app.
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3 Standout Innovators at #HLTH2022
Healthcare IT Today
NOVEMBER 25, 2022
There are startups offering cutting-edge solutions alongside well-established health IT companies introducing their latest transformational products. Standing out from all the incredible technologies at the conference is difficult, but there were three companies that did just that: Wambi , HyIvy Health , and NuraLogix.
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Roundup: Digital health payer news of Q1 2018
Mobi Health News
APRIL 6, 2018
These came from a number of major players, including UnitedHealthcare, Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Fitbit, and a variety of other payers and digital health companies.
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Fitbit, BCBS team up to discount device prices for members
Mobi Health News
AUGUST 8, 2018
Buying a Fitbit is now cheaper for some Blue Cross Blue Shield members, following a deal between the major payer and wearable company. The deal gives members special rates on Fitbit devices if they purchase through the Blue365 portal. It will also let employers buy Fitbit devices at a bulk or subsidized rate for their employees.
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The Legacy of COVID-19 Is Shaping Consumers’ Purchases for Health-At-Home
Health Populi
JUNE 28, 2022
GfK notes that there is “a lot of space to grow” before every health citizen’s smartphone is connected to a smart watch or fitness tracker (like a Fitbit device). Delivering health care and well-being in the home can be companies’ front door to consumers’ hearts, minds, and wallets.
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UnitedHealthcare, Fitbit, and Castlight share secrets to workplace wellness success
Mobi Health News
MARCH 7, 2018
Employee wellness is not a new idea, but new ideas from digital health companies like Castlight Health and Fitbit, as well as incumbents like UnitedHealthcare, are reimagining and reinvigorating the space.
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Fitbit moves full steam ahead with health initiatives despite lackluster earnings
Mobi Health News
FEBRUARY 28, 2018
Fitbit reported its fourth quarter and full year earnings yesterday. Fourth quarter earnings continues to post a loss, with a reported $571 million in revenues and a net loss of $46 million, as did its full year report, in which the company reported a total revenue of $1.6
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Fitbit's Q3 2019 report: Google inheriting fair device sales, but declining overall revenue
Mobi Health News
NOVEMBER 7, 2019
Despite some wins across its various business efforts, Fitbit's mounting losses provide some insight as to why the company was looking to sell.
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Fitbit's push into smartwatches pays off: sold-out Versa launch buoys wearable company in Q2
Mobi Health News
AUGUST 2, 2018
It was a bit of a bumpy start, but it’s beginning to look like Fitbit’s push into the smartwatch market is beginning to bear fruit.
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Fitbit adds videogame exec to its board, and other digital health hires
Mobi Health News
MARCH 15, 2018
Fitbit’s latest board member is Matthew Bromberg, COO of mobile and social media videogame company Zynga and former executive at games publisher Electronic Arts. Fitbit will be leveraging Bromberg’s entertainment background as it looks to increase consumer engagement across its devices, according to the company.
52 A closer look at Fitbit's new feature for women
Mobi Health News
MARCH 21, 2018
Last week Fitbit made a slew of announcements about new product launches that coming in the spring. Among them was a true first for the company: a feature that helps women track their menstrual cycles and symptoms. Correction: This article has been updated to accurately reflect that the women health tracking is a feature.
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Tyto Care launches new AI-powered diagnostic support tool
Healthcare IT News - Telehealth
OCTOBER 13, 2020
The New York City-based device company said that it also plans to detect symptoms in throat exams, such as exudates or swollen tonsils. "What's a doctor going to make of your FitBit information? The tool, which has been submitted to the FDA for clearance, will initially detect abnormalities in lung exams. " Smith said.
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A closer look at Fitbit's new app for women
Mobi Health News
MARCH 21, 2018
Last week Fitbit made a slew of announcements about new product launches that coming in the spring. Among them was a true first for the company: an app that helps women track their menstrual cycles and symptoms.
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EarlySense eyes RPM growth with sale of contact-free monitoring tech to Hillrom
Healthcare IT News - Telehealth
FEBRUARY 1, 2021
The technology also alerts clinicians to potential patient deterioration events much earlier than traditional monitoring methods, the company says. Connected health devices run the gamut from wearable heart monitors to Bluetooth-enabled scales and Fitbits. " THE LARGER TREND.
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ThinkLabs founder on healthcare innovations: 'Convenience always wins'
Healthcare IT News - Telehealth
OCTOBER 9, 2020
ThinkLabs, which produces a digital stethoscope, is among the companies whose monitoring devices saw a new use case during the COVID-19 pandemic. "What's a doctor going to make of your FitBit information? "The issue's going to be with what you do with this information," he said.
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Bonus Features, HLTH Edition – November 17, 2022 – News from Amazon, Fitbit, Google, and Verizon, plus innovation awards from UCSF and Fierce Healthcare
Healthcare IT Today
NOVEMBER 17, 2022
Babylon and Fitbit are partnering to offer wearable devices and services to members eligible for proactive care management programs. Five companies were recognized: Capital Rx, Codoxo, Propellor Health, TruTag Technologies, and Wildflower Health. And in case you missed it, here’s the November 15 HLTH edition of Bonus Features.
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Fitbit, Immersion settle lawsuit over haptic feedback patents
Mobi Health News
JULY 9, 2018
District Court for the Northern District of California roughly a year ago, San Jose-based Immersion has settled its beef with Fitbit, the former announced in a statement. The terms of the settlement and license agreement reached by the two companies were not disclosed in the announcement.
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How Health Gets Built – The Building H Index Thinking Health-By-Design
Health Populi
APRIL 27, 2022
The Building H Index is, in their words, flipping the script to reimagine how to bake health-by-design into companies’ product and service offerings. Housing and transportation companies emerged higher as sectors than entertainment and food. This diagram of the streaming services, “Netflix, Hulu, HBO,” et.
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Why #CES2022 Will Be Keynoted By A Health Care Innovator for the First Time
Health Populi
DECEMBER 27, 2021
“This marks the first time in CES history that a healthcare company will take the mainstage for a keynote at the show,” CTA’s press release stated. I covered this announcement in the Health Populi blog at the time, and today want to double-down on the significance of Ford’s leading presence at #CES2022.
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As Workers’ Healthcare Costs Increase, Employers Look to Telehealth and Wearable Tech to Manage Cost & Health Risks
Health Populi
OCTOBER 3, 2018
The rise of the premium, though, can be crowding out the opportunity for companies to increase workers’ wages, many of (us) economists believe. An example of this is the employer-aimed Fitbit program, Fitbit Care , aiming to enable covered employees to change health behaviors and ultimately move the needle on costs and better health.
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What Person-Centered Interoperability Looks Like: Seqster
Health Populi
APRIL 6, 2022
Those were the words of Ardy Arianpour, CEO and Co-Founder of Seqster, when sharing with me how his company was founded. This capability is attracting pharmaceutical and life science companies, health care providers and research organizations to take a closer look at Seqster’s offering.
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The Retail Health Battle Royale in the U.S. – A Week-Long Brainstorm, Day 2 of 5 – Amazon and One Medical
Health Populi
JULY 26, 2022
For the former, Amazon leadership is talking up the company’s expertise in consumer experience and delight, efficiency and engagement (which I addressed in yesterday’s Day 1 post ). Why don’t you just pay me $5,000 a year and I’ll be your insurance company,’” Mike conjectured. To be sure, it’s both.
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The New Employer Wellness Lens Includes Mental Health, Telehealth and Women’s Health
Health Populi
AUGUST 26, 2019
Four in five medium, large and jumbo companies expect their spending on health and wellness programs will increase over the next three years. On the physical health side, employers are getting much more engaged with addressing chronic and complex conditions for 9 in 10 companies.
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LifeOmic Launches Patient Engagement App to Automate Patient Pathways
HIT Consultant
APRIL 11, 2023
What You Should Know: LifeOmic , a healthcare technology company powering precision health with its end-to-end software solution, the LifeOmic Platform, today announced the launch of its Patient Mobile App. Fitbit, Apple and Google) â—Ź Integrate with medical devices (e.g.,
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Technology Is Playing a Growing Role in Wellness and Healthy Aging – AARP’s Latest Look Into the 50+ Tech Consumer
Jane Sarashon
DECEMBER 28, 2023
This isn’t just a recommendation for health care providers, insurance plans, and pharmaceutical and med-tech companies. Smart home technology has plateaued, for now, at around 1 in 4 U.S. people 50+ owning a device in the category.
People Using Health Apps and Wearable Tech Most Likely Track Exercise and Heart Rate, Sleep and Weight – But Cost Is Still A Barrier
Health Populi
FEBRUARY 21, 2023
Health Populi’s Hot Points: We’ve traditionally expected health apps to come out of “digital health” companies, the likes of which we’ve seen exhibit annually at CES, the big consumer electronics show.
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