As part of its ongoing shift from offering content to being a “full-service engagement platform for patients,” WebMD has acquired Avado to help patients and physicians interact. Read more »
Another startup wants to save patients from a deluge of potentially irrelevant health information online with a service that customizes a regular feed of reliable research. Read more »
As more users download apps to track their fitness and health goals, the non-profit Privacy Rights Clearinghouse says mobile health developers need to shape up their standards for protecting user data. Read more »
Treato, a startup based in Israel, uses big data analytics to unearth patient insights about drugs and medical conditions from thousands of online health communities. Read more »
Nationwide, the average doctor wait time decreased, but doctor reviews site Vitals reports that the general trend is toward longer wait times as more patients seek health care and doctors see… Read more »
According to a new report from the Pew Internet & American Life Project, 8 in 10 Internet users say that their last health-related search began with a search engine – a… Read more »
According to a Pew Internet & American Life report released Thursday, caregivers are more likely than other Internet users to look for health information online and take advantage of social tools… Read more »
Women looking for health information online have a growing number of options, but ChickRx wants to give them a community platform that engages women in their own voice. Read more »
Next time you have a medical question, instead of asking “Dr. Google,” HealthTap wants you to consult with a real doctor via a private-messaging tool released Thursday. Read more »