Pharma

At CES 2019, the digital therapeutic company's CEO and cofounder described work on an independent prescription, procurement and support platform specific to digital medicines.

Otsuka intends to invest more than $300 million in an FDA-cleared software app that will apply cognitive therapy principals either with or without prescription drugs. 

Also: The pharma industry continues to use digital technologies for R&D and diabetes management. 

Tamper-proof distributed ledger tech helps with efficiency, security, integrity and visibility of pharmacy and other supply chain data. And because it doesn't necessarily involve PHI, it may be a logical place for hospitals to start exploring.

The Singapore headquartered mClinica has recently reached a milestone to become the largest pharmacy data technology player in Southeast Asia: its platform is now being used by 1 in every 2 pharmacists in the Philippines, 1 in every 3 pharmacists in Indonesia and 1 in every 4 pharmacists in Vietnam.

The Series C funding will support a service expansion beyond California's major metro areas, and support for new products.

During December, we’ll interview thought leaders and experts to determine how data is redesigning the roles of CEOs, CFOs, COOs and other execs.

The eight devices will receive increased guidance and interaction for their clearance efforts, and some will receive Breakthrough Device designation.

A look at the clinical trial space and its many inefficiencies in need of disruption.

A new innovation center called the Biome and numerous internal efforts paint a picture of a digital-focused game plan.