Digital Transformation

This evolution of healthcare involves using technology to improve diagnosis, treatments, monitor patients, enhance hospital operations and culture, and bolster consumer-focused care. This includes virtual reality tools, wearable devices, workflow software, health apps and other digital health tools.

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Facebook announces preventive health tool

Social media giant Facebook has announced its new Preventive Health Tool aimed at prompting users of its site to connect with healthcare services and organizations.

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Google parent company in talks to acquire Fitbit

Alphabet, parent company of Google, is reportedly in talks to acquire wearables company Fitbit and has already made an offer, Reuters reported Monday.

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Mastercard branches out into healthcare solutions

Mastercard, a financial services company known for its credit card offerings, is dipping a toe into the healthcare space with a product suite designed for healthcare partners.

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Amazon purchases digital firm Health Navigator

Amazon has purchased Health Navigator, a firm that describes itself as a clinical content partner and provides technology and services to digital health companies.

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CVS Health partners with UPS on drone delivery

CVS Health is experimenting with drone delivery to its pharmacy customers through a new partnership with UPS subsidiary UPS Flight Forward.

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Humana partners with Microsoft for cloud computing

Health services company Humana is teaming up with Microsoft in a seven-year deal to develop predictive solutions and intelligent automation through the cloud.

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UnitedHealthcare adds telemedicine app

UnitedHealthcare, the nation’s largest health insurance provider, has added a telemedicine app to its offerings, giving its millions of member access to on-demand services anytime.

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Healthcare cybersecurity threats rise

Healthcare organizations are seeing a higher rate of cyberattacks, with more targeted email campaigns and more staff members being attacked, according to a report from Proofpoint that outlined emerging trends in cyberattacks.