Digital health revolution conquers NYSE
Yesterday, digital health platform Teladoc became the first major doctor-on-request company to hit the New York Stock Exchange. The Dallas-based telemedicine company connects users with health care providers via phone or online video consultation, mostly for mild medical issues and short-term prescriptions. Teladoc had a healthy first day on the NYSE – raising $157 million, with its stock up 60 percent on the first day of trading. Teladoc’s public showing comes on the heels of a strong IPO from fitness wearable company Fitbit. [...]
Wearable of the Week: Withings Activité Pop
In my introductory post for We Wear It, I said that part of our goal for the 99 days is to help people learn about the wide variety of wearable devices that are available, their various capabilities, how they work for different lifestyles, and how all of this health and fitness data fits into the policy picture. In other words, it’s more than just steps. It’s also more than a rubber band around your wrist. Take a look at the [...]
Privacy Policies Key to Work Fitness Challenges
If you work in a modern office, chances are you’ve heard about employers putting on health or fitness challenge for the staff. It’s not surprising that so many companies and organizations are looking for ways to improve the well-being of their team. Studies show that a healthier employee works better. Encouraging everyone to eat healthy and stay in shape is good business. ACT | The App Association’s We Wear It series—where we’re trying out a bunch of different wearable devices [...]
My Life in Apps: The Political Junkie
I have always been interested in politics. I was student body president of my high school…as well as band president (I am that cool). In my junior year of high school, I went to the American Legion Buckeye Boys weeklong mock state government and leadership camp. In college, I became involved in student government and a number of political organizations. This is all to say that I am passionate about – and generally well informed on – national politics and [...]
Wearable of the Week: Lumo Lift
In my introductory post for We Wear It, I said that part of our goal for the 99 days is to help people learn about the wide variety of wearable devices that are available, their various capabilities, how they work for different lifestyles, and how all of this health and fitness data fits into the policy picture. In other words, it’s more than just steps. And this week’s wearable really is more than just steps. Wearable: Lumo Lift Who’s Wearing [...]
New SEC rule boosts crowdfunding impact on innovation
Today, the SEC broadly expands the ability of startups to finance new projects through crowdfunding. Private equity companies are now allowed to raise up to 50 million dollars through non-accredited investors. Until now, regulations made it difficult for companies to attract substantial early stage funding without ceding control to VCs or angels. For small and medium-sized companies, this ruling could be a boon for capital investment. Many growing companies without access to accredited investors plateau as they struggle for resources. [...]