Pharma
A new innovation center called the Biome and numerous internal efforts paint a picture of a digital-focused game plan.
As the first prescription digital therapeutic approved by the FDA, the treatment will be distributed and supported by a specialist-staffed service center.
Medella pivots, Dutch company NovioSense's eyelid sensor shows promise, other efforts are academic.
The agency's proposal would classify the majority of software released by pharmas as "promotional labeling" that would not require premarket review.
Two more smart contact lenses, for presbyopia and cataract surgery recovery, are still in the works.
The Belgian pharma company worked with Verint Systems to create the PD Coach app.
MobiHealthNews tracked investments, pilots, partnerships and app launches from major pharma companies during the quarter.
The definition is broad, but an accompanying whitepaper attempts to pin down the category's place in the industry.
The pharma company will also partner with Dexcom, Glooko, Roche and IBM Watson Health to help patients manage diabetes data.
A collaborative attitude and a commitment to strenuous review have characterized the process so far.