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By Dave Muoio | 02:37 pm | November 19, 2020
New data from a 2,052-person survey suggest that older healthcare consumers value their trusted providers, while younger generations are willing to pay a "convenience premium" for easy-to-access virtual care.
By Dave Muoio | 04:17 pm | November 18, 2020
Also: Nanowear picks up a 510(k) for its remote monitoring undergarments; RxVantage acquires onPoint Oncology.
By Dave Muoio | 01:29 pm | November 18, 2020
Lucira's molecular testing kit allows individuals to collect their own nasal sample and insert it into a device that provides results in under 30 minutes. The company is aiming to sell the single-use tests for roughly $50.
By Sara Mageit | 12:25 pm | November 18, 2020
A reduction of 134 admission days was recorded in a group of 33 patients. 
By Laura Lovett | 01:00 pm | November 17, 2020
Patients will be able to compare medication brands and get prescriptions delivered to their home. 
By Dave Muoio | 02:56 pm | November 12, 2020
The announcement comes a few months after Medtronic acquired the InPen device's original maker, Companion Medical.
By Dave Muoio | 11:37 am | November 12, 2020
The Amazon Alexa Care Hub connects a senior's personal assistant device to a caretaker's mobile app, and includes activity alerts, emergency contacts and other communications features.
By Sophie Porter | 02:55 am | November 10, 2020
The smartphone blood testing service is one of just a handful of SMEs selected for annual programme to transform the NHS.
By Sophie Porter | 02:20 am | November 10, 2020
The partnership will bring Well.Me’s employee health monitoring tool to Bupa Health Service’s business customers.
By Dave Muoio | 04:26 pm | November 03, 2020
Outcomes from the randomized controlled trial were presented today at a virtual conference. The company and its research partners say this study differs from others due to its size and length.