mHealth

Google’s plan to buy Fitbit is running into a wall of antitrust and privacy worries in the U.S., Europe and Australia.

A new program at Purdue University aims to improve health outcomes by applying real-time physiological data from wearable sensors.

Humana is entering a partnership with platform and health data solutions provider Validic that will boost connectivity between members’ tech devices and the health plan.

Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey plans to help members monitor diabetes with cell phones, under an agreement with Livongo, provider of a chronic condition management platform.

Health insurer hopes devices will help patients manage chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.