Public Policy

Berlin startup targets irritable bowel syndrome and other gastrointestinal problems with a digital therapy program.

The test reports on the G84E mutation in the HOXB13 gene, which studies have shown increase a person’s risk of developing prostate cancer.

This week's top stories include the Holmes conviction for conspiracy to defraud investors and three counts of wire fraud, and Broward Health reporting an intruder accessed its network through a third-party medical service provider.

The jury found Holmes, 37, guilty of three counts of wire fraud and one count of conspiracy to commit wire fraud by lying to investors.

The new rules aim to improve access to innovative technologies.

Healthcare professionals other than physicians, dentists and veterinarians who have prescribing authority under state law can order prescription digital therapeutics. That could improve access, especially to devices that treat mental health conditions.

This comes after Medtronic recalled its MiniMed 600 and the remote controller device for its MiniMed 508.

This week's top stories include provider orgs launching a campaign to protect and expand telehealth, and Amazon partnerships adding fall detection to its Alexa Together service.

The project aims to help further digitise the country’ healthcare system.

The prescription app uses a smartphone or smart speaker to measure breathing.