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Smart diaper spots UTIs, study supports BYOD for member engagement and more digital health news briefs

By Dave Muoio 03:13 pm June 25, 2019

Smart diaper detects UTIs. Purdue University researchers have developed a disposable, urinary tract infection-detecting sensor that is self-powered and can be embedded into diaper. The autonomous sensor activates upon exposure to urine, checks for compounds often associated with the infection and then wirelessly transmits the results to a smartphone if positive. “We have at least two big...

98point6 supports Banner|Aetna's members, Clinc's voice transcription integrates with Medical Memory's patient app and more digital health deals

By Dave Muoio 02:30 pm April 16, 2019

Text-based primary care platform 98point6 will be providing 24-7 access to Arizona-based health plan Banner|Aetna’s members thanks to a new deal between the two groups. The deployment will begin handling consultations, assessments, prescriptions and lab test orders in July of this year. “With 98point6, we are pioneering a new approach to primary care that will further differentiate Banner|Aetna...