OAKLAND, Calif., July 19, 2010 – The Center for Technology and Aging today announced grants to five organizations for remote patient monitoring (RPM) technology projects that will demonstrate how RPM improves the quality and efficiency of chronic disease management and post-acute care of older adults. Each project involves a coordinated effort among patients, families and caregivers.
Meridian Health and Cypak launch joint venture iMPak Health to develop wireless health monitoring devices and services
Neptune, NJ and Stockholm, Sweden ― Meridian Health and Cypak announced today the launch of their new joint venture, iMPak Health, Inc. iMPak Health’s mission will be to develop smart, easy to use wireless devices and services to screen and monitor health and overall well being globally.
Eindhoven, The Netherlands – Philips Applied Technologies, part of Royal Philips Electronics (NYSE: PHG, AEX: PHI) has launched the market’s first ZigBee Health Care ‘reference design’. Device manufacturers can develop a range of wireless telehealth devices, fast and cost-efficiently, for home patient and fitness monitoring, such as blood pressure meters, heart rate monitors, respiratory peak flow meters, and medical alarms. These devices can help people with complex, chronic health conditions to stay in their own home – avoiding a nursing home or other residential facility.
Leading Senior Care Provider Announces New National Partnership Agreement makes innovative emergency response system available to families across the nation
