Amazon's Alexa caregiver service now allows custom alertsYou can find out when a loved one opens a medicine cabinet.By J. Fingas, 11.14.2022
YouTube opens up a verification program for healthcare professionalsIt may be easier to find reliable health info from doctors, nurses and other providers.By K. Holt, 10.27.2022
The FTC is investigating Amazon’s deal to buy One MedicalA probe of the company's iRobot acquisition may not be far behind. By I. Bonifacic, 09.03.2022
FDA greenlights over-the-counter hearing aidsYou might not need an exam or prescription.By J. Fingas, 08.16.2022
Amazon will buy primary healthcare provider One Medical for $3.9 billionAlong with in-person care, One Medical offers telehealth services.By K. Holt, 07.21.2022
Shields Health Care hack may have exposed data for 2 million peopleNotably, social security and patient ID numbers could have been exposed.By D. Hardawar, 06.08.2022
Amazon-owned PillPack will pay nearly $6 million over DOJ's insulin suitThe online pharmacy admitted to over-billing the government for insulin pens.By D. Hardawar, 05.04.2022
Researchers create bacteria that could protect your gut from antibioticsThe partner treatment promises to prevent diarrhea and other complications. By I. Bonifacic, 04.11.2022
Microsoft completes its $19.7 billion purchase of voice-tech company NuanceIt closed the deal following approval from UK regulators.By K. Holt, 03.04.2022
Amazon details custom Alexa programs for hospitals and retirement communitiesProviders can manage their own version of the voice assistant through Alexa Smart Properties.By K. Holt, 10.25.2021
Alphabet's latest moonshot aims to make industrial robots more practicalEven a small business could put robots to use.By J. Fingas, 07.23.2021
Apple has reportedly considered launching its own primary healthcare serviceIt planned to offer health monitoring as part of a subscription program. By S. Dent, 06.16.2021
Ransomware gang behind Ireland attack also hit US health and emergency networksConti ransomware is proving to be a serious threat.By J. Fingas, 05.23.2021
Walmart buys MeMD to provide virtual healthcare nationwideThe move could help Walmart counter Amazon Care.By J. Fingas, 05.07.2021
Lyft lets you request rides directly from your healthcare providerThe new pass aims to bypass the bureaucracy of booking medical trips.By S. Shah, 04.15.2021
Microsoft will acquire speech-tech giant Nuance for $19.7 billionThe deal is designed to bolster Microsoft's healthcare ambitions.By D. Cooper, 04.12.2021
Microsoft is reportedly close to buying speech tech giant NuanceThe deal could give Microsoft advantages in AI, health tech and beyond.By J. Fingas, 04.11.2021
IBM’s first ‘retail’ quantum computer is headed to the Cleveland ClinicThe new tech could help with breakthroughs in genomics, single cell transcriptomics and population health.By S. Shah, 03.30.2021
Microsoft hopes its cloud expertise can modernize nonprofitsIt's also bringing its Industry Cloud package to Manufacturing and Financial Services.By C. Low, 02.24.2021
Google moves in near the Mayo Clinic to ease collaborationThe company wants to work more closely with the famous hospital and research center.By N. Ingraham, 02.18.2021