Digital Health

Healthcare professionals other than physicians, dentists and veterinarians who have prescribing authority under state law can order prescription digital therapeutics. That could improve access, especially to devices that treat mental health conditions.

The tech giant shut down its dedicated health division this year, but it released a variety of consumer- and clinician-facing projects.

MobiHealthNews looks back on a year of Apple news. 

As 2021 draws to a close, MobiHealthNews asked executives and other leaders in the digital health space what they expect from the industry next year.

Alexa made moves into health systems and elder care, a new Halo wearable was released and the Amazon Care virtual care service began its expansion this year.

This comes after Medtronic recalled its MiniMed 600 and the remote controller device for its MiniMed 508.

The obstetrics and paediatrics app will be launched next year.

Wheel providers will now be able to give their patients a GoodRx coupon for their medications. 

Also: Health education platform Lecturio brings in $45 million, and peer support startup Pace raises $13 million.

Rock Health’s 2021 Digital Health Consumer Adoption Survey also found an increase in live video telemedicine and a decrease in satisfaction with telehealth compared with in-person care.