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 Soundwave Hearing receives 510(k) clearance for Self-Fitting OTC Hearing Aids
MobiHealthNews - (Wednesday November 8, 2023) Soundwave Hearing announced it received FDA 510(k) clearance for its Sontro Self-Fitting OTC Hearing Aids, which blend mobile technology and artificial intelligence calibration capabilities to self-fit and amplify sound for individuals aged 18 and…  News 11/8/23 – HIStalk
HIStalk - (Wednesday November 8, 2023) Top News Surescripts acquires ActiveRadar, a prescription drug benefits data company that identifies therapeutic alternatives. |
 A Wearable to Manage Parkinson’s Motor Symptoms: Interview with Lucy Jung, CEO at Charco Neurotech |
Medgadget - (Wednesday November 8, 2023) Charco Neurotech, a medtech company based in the United Kingdom, has developed CUE1, a non-invasive wearable that is intended to assist those with Parkinson’s disease to manage their motor symptoms. The device is typically…  Robotic Ankle Helps with Postural Control in Amputees |
Medgadget - (Wednesday November 8, 2023) Researchers at North Carolina State University have developed a robotic prosthetic ankle that can provide stability for lower limb amputees. The ankle uses electromyographic sensors placed on the sites of muscles in the residual… |
 Baylor Medicine Joins Other Health Systems in Shifting Physical Therapy to the Home – MedCity News
MedCity News - (Wednesday November 8, 2023) Baylor College of Medicine announced a new program on Tuesday to expand access to in-home physical therapy for patients in the Houston area. The organization is launching the initiative in partnership with Luna, a…  Empowering Staff, Improving Patient Outcomes, and Optimizing Operations with Digital Transformation
HIT Consultant - (Wednesday November 8, 2023) Dave Bennett, CEO of pCare The pandemic took a significant toll on healthcare professionals due to the increase in critical patients, decrease in staff, reduced supplies, and greater safety risks. While these challenges have plagued… |
 23andMe Launches Prevention-Based Health Membership, Total Health
HIT Consultant - (Wednesday November 8, 2023) What You Should Know: – 23andMe has launched 23andMe+ Total Health, a comprehensive prevention-based health membership. – Total Health provides clinical-grade exome sequencing, biannual blood testing, genetics-based clinical care, and access to clinicians trained in genetics. Comprehensive,…  VR roundup: FDA clears new device for pain, Stanford says immersive therapeutics can help seniors
Healthcare IT news - (Tuesday November 7, 2023) Virtual and augmented reality are gaining wider acceptance in healthcare. While there are still challenges and deployment hurdles, more and more organizations are using AR and VR as the technologies evolve and the many benefits… |
 Value-based care needs a specific IT infrastructure – and yes, AI is part of it
Healthcare IT news - (Tuesday November 7, 2023) As the move toward value-based care and alternative payment models continues to gain momentum, additional investments in associated business processes and overhaul of technology infrastructure are key, many experts say.To find sustainable success in…  Philips receives $60M from Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation for AI tech
MobiHealthNews - (Tuesday November 7, 2023) Royal Philips received an additional $44.6 million from the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, bringing its total received to $60 million, to support the global deployment of the tech giant’s AI-enabled, FDA-cleared Lumify Ultrasound… |
