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FTC slaps video game maker over inaccurate claims
By Eric Wicklund | 09:44 am | January 21, 2015
The federal agency has ordered a Texas company to stop claiming its game helps children with concentration and behavioral issues. The action is similar to a crackdown a few years ago on acne apps.
FTC goes after kids' brain training game for unsubstantiated health claims
By Jonah Comstock | 01:36 pm | January 20, 2015
Report: MyFitnessPal, Weight Watchers, Lose It! are top apps recommended by docs
By Jonah Comstock | 12:23 pm | January 20, 2015
Independence Blue Cross invests in chronic care app developer CareCam
By Aditi Pai | 12:05 pm | January 20, 2015
Top mHealth apps as rated by doctors
By Eric Wicklund | 10:51 am | January 20, 2015
HealthTap published a survey of the top physician-rated apps for both iOS and Android, and breaks it down into 30 separate categories.
Where are CES 2014 digital health devices now?
By Aditi Pai | 10:47 am | January 20, 2015
Samsung leads EarlySense's $20M round, plans to bring contactless bed sensor to consumers
By Jonah Comstock | 10:37 am | January 20, 2015
FDA wellness clarifications helpful, accessory proposal is just a start
By Brian Dolan | 08:23 am | January 20, 2015
HIT groups to FCC: Don't change net neutrality
By mHealthNews | 04:19 pm | January 19, 2015
Three different groups have reached out to the FCC, making the case that under the current regulatory approach for wireless providers, the connected health sector has been innovative and vibrant.
Consumer engagement should work both ways
By Drew Kraisinger | 09:46 am | January 19, 2015
Medecision VP Drew Kraisinger explains how mHealth can not only keep consumers engaged in their health, but help their doctors as well.