Further consolidation in telemental health–and digital health device improvements.
The Dexcom G7 CGM now connects directly to the Apple Watch. The wearable Dexcom sensor will now send information direct to the user’s Watch without the iPhone intermediary, which makes it very convenient for users. According to Dexcom’s statement, the Bluetooth capabilities built into the system were designed to communicate blood glucose readings to multiple display devices simultaneously and independently. The Dexcom connectivity to the Apple Watch will be available in the US, UK, and Ireland, to launch in additional markets later this month. One wonders when they’ll expand to non-Apple watches. The G7 sensor remains a prescription item, unlike the OTC Stelo which received FDA clearance in March with a launch later this summer [TTA 12 Mar]. Mobihealthnews
Telemental health provider Brightside acquires Lionrock Recovery, expands into substance use disorder therapy. Brightside, which concentrates on providing virtual psychiatric and therapeutic treatments for anxiety and depression, adds virtual intensive outpatient programs (IOP) and outpatient addiction treatments (OP) for substance use disorder (SUD). Founded in 2010, Lionrock is accredited by the Joint Commission and takes a personalized approach to care, leveraging technology to provide therapeutic approaches for those struggling with alcohol and drug use. Participants in IOP attend individual and group therapy sessions, engage in evidence-based lessons, obtain psychiatric treatment and medication as needed, and have access to lab testing and additional peer support communities. No purchase price nor management transitions were disclosed. Back in March, Brightrock added $33 million of Series C funding. Release
Aktiia’s new non-calibration optical blood pressure monitoring system receives Europe CE Mark. Switzerland-headquartered Aktiia’s new CALFREE optical blood pressure (BP) monitoring system, using input from common optical sensors, is the first in their lineup that does not require prior calibration with a traditional BP cuff. Their earlier systems required monthly calibration. The Aktiia system works off data from optical sensors of the type used in smartphone cameras and smart watches. The business objective is integrating medical-grade blood pressure tracking not requiring BP cuff calibration into a wide range of consumer devices. Aktiia presently claims 70,000 customers in seven countries. It is not yet FDA cleared but their website for the US indicates that they are coming in 2025. Release, Mobihealthnews
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