Morning Headlines 8/1/16
Methods of Treatment and Diagnosis Using Enhanced Patient Physician Communication
Apple files a patent suggesting that it is interested in integrating telehealth technology into its mobile devices.
What Happens When Underperforming Big Ideas in Research Become Entrenched?
A JAMA editorial argues against funding “big idea” projects like the Precision Medicine Initiative without also developing mechanisms to sunset these projects if they underperform, and instead calling for funding to be used to launch more broad-based preventative public health efforts.
Commission Finds LabMD Liable for Unfair Data Security Practices
The FTC reverses an earlier decision to dismiss charges against LabMD for failing to maintain adequate data security practices.
Meditech reports Q2 results: total revenue climbed three percent to $120 million, EPS $0.44 vs. 0.46.
Oh trust me, as focus group participants they'd give companies an earful!