Simavita markets electronic brief after acquisition deal
By
Elizabeth Newman
Jan 01, 2014
Australian medical device company Simavita has introduced a new “electronic brief,” reflecting a growing interest of skilled nursing providers to be able to electronically monitor residents’...
FDA hands down guidance on mobile apps
By
Elizabeth Newman
Dec 01, 2013
The Food and Drug Administration has issued final guidance on mobile medical apps.
AOD Software, Inofile unite on interoperability advances
By
Elizabeth Newman
Nov 05, 2015
A partnership between AOD Software and Inofile may signal new advances in secure interoperability, company executives said.
Health technology devices reach new level at CES show
By
Elizabeth Newman
Feb 01, 2014
Several new health devices debuted at the 2014 International Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, including some that may help long-term care providers.
Improved fall monitoring system to debut
By
Elizabeth Newman
Feb 08, 2018
A new system for preventing falls is coming this month from a long-time industry veteran.
Diabetes—obesity drug to be created
By
Elizabeth Newman
Oct 01, 2013
U.S. pharmacy giant Eli Lilly and Company and Denmark’s Zealand Pharma are working on new treatments for type 2 diabetes and obesity, the companies announced.
Tech companies offer tools as kick-off approaches
By
Elizabeth Newman
May 01, 2019
Amid the consternation around the Patient-Driven Payment Model, vendors are eager to help.
Smartphones used for measurement
By
Elizabeth Newman
Dec 06, 2017
Swift Medical has introduced Swift AutoDepth technology, which lets clinicians take wound-depth measurements at the point of care using a smartphone camera.
BCDI buys HealthDrive to fill gaps in its ancillary services
By
Elizabeth Newman
Feb 05, 2019
Bain Capital Double Impact has bought HealthDrive, with a goal of serving more skilled nursing and assisted living residents.
Home care sensor market may be $1.2 billion by 2018
By
Elizabeth Newman
Mar 01, 2014
Just like the markets for skilled nursing and assisted living, demand for sensors in home care is expected to jump in the next five years.