Fitbit
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Health Tech, Social Determinants
Information as a social determinant: 3 ways Google is addressing health inequity
Google announced three updates at the Google Health Equity Summit, including a new video series partnership, improved search features and an expanded program with Fitbit.
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Study shows Fitbit can detect AFib, but faces hurdles to clinical use
The results, shared at AHA 2021, found that a third of adults who used an ECG patch after getting a heart rhythm notification from their Fitbit had atrial fibrillation. However, the study faced some challenges with adherence, as many patients who got a notification did not follow up.
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Payer’s Place: Dawn Maroney
Dawn Maroney, President, Markets of Alignment Health and CEO of Alignment Health Plan, to discuss how they are using technology to provide better service and care to consumers.
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Two Alphabet subsidiaries come together, as Onduo sends Fitbits to some of its users
People who access Onduo through their employer will have access to the wearables and Fitbit’s subscription program. Google closed its acquisition of Fitbit earlier this year, and Onduo is a subsidiary of Google’s sister company, Verily.
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Google Health is history, but projects to continue
The tech giant plans to dissolve its health division with the departure of leader Dr. David Feinberg. But Google maintains that healthcare is still a big focus for the company, and that the division’s projects and staff would continue under other leaders.
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Wearables detect lingering effects of Covid-19 infection
A study by the Scripps Research Institute used wearables to track the long-term effects after Covid-19 infection. On average, it took months for people’s resting heart rates to return to baseline.
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Devices & Diagnostics, Health Tech
Why Google is focusing its consumer health efforts on Fitbit
Google recently reshuffled its health division, moving a significant number of employees over to its Fitbit and Search businesses. Analysts said it’s no surprise Google would focus its consumer health efforts on Fitbit, given Fitbit’s broad reach and the competition to add more meaningful health features to these devices.
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Fitbit tests if smartwatch could measure blood pressure
Fitbit is launching a trial to see if its its newest smartwatch could use pulse arrival time to measure blood pressure. Other wearable companies have tried to add wrist-based blood pressure features to their devices, but so far, they have limited accuracy.
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Google closes Fitbit acquisition — without DOJ approval
Google announced it had closed its planned acquisition of Fitbit on Thursday, even thought the deal is still being investigated by the U.S. Department of Justice.
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Devices & Diagnostics, Health Tech, Legal
Australian regulators pose challenge to Google’s Fitbit acquisition
After European regulators signed off on the deal, Australian regulators rejected a proposal by Google to assuage concerns about its proposed acquisition of Fitbit. They will continue their investigation of the merger through the end of March.
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Applying Remote Patient Monitoring to Surgery Prep and Recovery, Oncology and Women’s Health
Join us to learn about the latest trends in remote monitoring and how to extend its benefits beyond chronic conditions to more patients – all while using fewer staff resources.
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Artificial Intelligence, Health Tech
Scripps study suggests wearables could predict Covid-19 infection
The virtual study, which included wearable data from more than 30,500 participants, found that changes in sleep, activity and heart rate levels, along with self-reported symptom data, could be used to identify potential cases of Covid-19.
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Devices & Diagnostics, Health Tech
Fitbit, Northwell Health test wearables’ ability to detect Covid-19 early
After sharing early data from a study of its wearables’ ability to detect Covid-19 early, Fitbit plans to launch a prospective study with Northwell Health to see if its algorithm can detect illness before symptoms appear.
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Devices & Diagnostics, Health Tech
Fitbit gets FDA clearance for ECG app
The wearables maker received 510(k) clearance for an electrocardiogram app used to assess heart rhythm for atrial fibrillation.
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Fitbit takes on Apple with new smartwatch
Fitbit’s new, $330 smartwatch has a slew of new features, including a wrist-based temperature sensor and a sensor to monitor stress.
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EU regulators to launch in-depth investigation of Google-Fitbit merger
Regulators with the European Commission said they would launch a full investigation of Google’s proposed acquisition of Fitbit. The deal has drawn close scrutiny from regulators who worry about the amount of data Google would be able to access.
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Will Google win over regulators with pledge to not use Fitbit health data?
Google has reportedly pledged not to use Fitbit’s user data for its advertising business. With the deadline quickly approaching, is it enough that European regulators will approve the deal?
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Payer’s Place: Dr. Anil Singh
Dr. Anil Singh shares his insights into the strategies employed by the organization to identify the most effective digital solutions for their members.
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