Tag: wearables
AMA survey finds barriers to wearable data adoption
July 9, 2026HME News Staff
CHICAGO – While interest in wearable health technologies is high, their integration into routine clinical care continues to be limited by workflow, reimbursement and trust issues, according to a new international survey from the American Medical Association (AMA). The 2026 International Physician Survey on Consumer Wearables, conducted by the AMA’s Center for Digital Health and AI and Medscape, surveyed 2,222 physicians in the United States, Canada, France, Germany, Spain and the United...
Data from wearables provide more comprehensive view of COPD, researchers say
March 31, 2026HME News Staff
ROCHESTER, Minn. – Sleep data captured with a wearable device could help clinicians better tailor care by identifying patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) who may need additional support to participate in pulmonary rehabilitation, according to new research published in Mayo Clinic Proceedings: Digital Health. In the study, researchers found that using baseline sleep data from a wrist activity monitor, combined with machine learning and traditional clinical indicators,...
Danaher to acquire Masimo for $9.9B
February 18, 2026HME News Staff
WASHINGTON – Danaher Corporation, a global science and technology company, has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Masimo Corporation, a specialty diagnostics provider of pulse oximetry and other patient monitoring solutions, primarily in acute care settings.
Under the terms of the agreement, Danaher will acquire all of the outstanding shares of Masimo common stock for $180 per share in cash, or a total enterprise value of approximately $9.9 billion, including...
In brief: Accendra executive changes, BFLOW’s anniversary, Re-Time's smart ring
January 2, 2026HME News Staff
RICHMOND, Va. – Owens & Minor, now operating as Accendra Health, has announced the departure of two executives in connection with the sale of its Products & Healthcare Services, which closed Dec. 31. Andrew G. Long, executive vice president, CEO of Products & Healthcare Services, and Michael Lowry, senior vice president, corporate controller and chief accounting officer have left the company. Jonathan Leon, executive vice president & CFO since September...
Re-Time launches smart ring targeting sleep, wellbeing
December 31, 2025HME News Staff
ADELAIDE, Australia – Re-Time has launched the retimer Ring, a smart ring solution to help people improve sleep and overall wellbeing. “retimer Ring isn't just another ring - it's your daily companion for a better life; and that's just the beginning of what will be a holistic wearable to not just track your sleep and activity but also offer research-based programs to improve wellbeing,” said Nitin Goyal, COO. “By combining bio signals, proven therapeutic...
In brief: Wearable impact on PAP, AleraCare & Pure Healthcare merger, Nonin Medical CEO
November 24, 2025HME News Staff
YARMOUTH, Maine – Augmenting the management of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) with consumer wearable devices increases the use of positive airway pressure (PAP) therapy, according to the results of a pilot randomized trail published in Sleep. The pilot randomized trial measured the effects of a consumer grade wearable-augmented program that provides nightly pulse oximetry data to patients in a weekly report on PAP use in adults with OSA recruited from an outpatient sleep center. The trial demonstrated that...
Samsung expands sleep apnea feature to Malaysia
October 27, 2025HME News Staff
ENGLEWOOD CLIFFS, N.J. – Samsung’s sleep apnea feature, through the Samsung Health Monitor app on its Galaxy Watch Series, is now available in Malaysia. The company says this availability follows the feature receiving the Medical Device Registration Certificate from the Medical Device Authority in Malaysia. “Recognizing the critical role of sleep in overall health, Samsung is committed to helping users improve sleep quality by understanding their sleep patterns, providing personalized...
Biosensor tech company secures $100M investment
April 22, 2025HME News Staff
SAN DIEGO – Biolinq, a healthcare technology company of biosensors, has received a $100 million Series C financing led by Alpha Wave Ventures, with participation from existing investors RiverVest Venture Partners, AXA IM Alts, LifeSci Venture Partners, M Ventures, Hikma Ventures, Aphelion Capital, Taisho Pharmaceutical and Features Capital. The funding will support Biolinq through the US regulatory approval process as the company prepares to bring the first autonomous intradermal glucose sensor...
Withings enhances BPM with other patient info
October 22, 2024HME News Staff
BOSTON – Withings Health Solutions has announced a new cellular blood pressure monitor that not only collects highly precise measurements but also adds a Patient Insights feature that gathers critical information like symptoms and medication adherence, reducing clinical workload and freeing up care teams to dedicate time to patients with the highest need. “At-home blood pressure monitoring has become a standard across the industry for managing chronic conditions like hypertension and...
Wearables are a benefit – ‘full stop’
May 17, 2024Liz Beaulieu, Editor
YARMOUTH, Maine – Wearables like the Samsung Galaxy Watch will raise awareness of the importance of sleep on health and increase the number of people seeking CPAP therapy, according to nearly 73% of respondents to a recent HME Newspoll.
The Galaxy recently received de novo authorization by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for use to detect signs of obstructive sleep apnea.
“Information is key to decision-making,” wrote one respondent. “Many people are...