Assistive technology

ReWalk Announces First Personal Exoskeleton Provided to Cigna Beneficiary

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Tuesday, April 16, 2019
Assistive technology, ReWalk, Companies, Cigna, Technology, Health

and YOKNEAM ILIT, Israel, April 16, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --ReWalk Robotics, Ltd. (Nasdaq: RWLK) ("ReWalk" or the "Company"), announced today that the first Cigna Corporation (Cigna) insurance beneficiary has received a ReWalk Personal 6.0 exoskeleton for use at home and in his community.

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  • and YOKNEAM ILIT, Israel, April 16, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --ReWalk Robotics, Ltd. (Nasdaq: RWLK) ("ReWalk" or the "Company"), announced today that the first Cigna Corporation (Cigna) insurance beneficiary has received a ReWalk Personal 6.0 exoskeleton for use at home and in his community.
  • After learning about ReWalk's technology and going through the proper examinations, he became eligible to receive a ReWalk Personal 6.0 exoskeleton.
  • "We continue to actively engage insurers regarding exoskeleton policy provision for eligible beneficiaries and are pleased to see recent progress with Cigna and other providers worldwide.
  • In February of this year, Cigna revised its policy regarding coverage of exoskeleton medical devices for persons with spinal cord injury.

Logitech Harmony Express Brings Effortless Voice Control and Easy Navigation to Your Home Entertainment

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Tuesday, April 16, 2019
Entertainment, TV and Radio, Technology, Consumer electronics, Hardware, Internet, Software, Home Goods, Retail, Assistive technology, Remote control, Companies, Logitech Harmony, Logitech, Technology, Amazon Alexa

Today Logitech (SIX: LOGN) (NASDAQ: LOGI) announced Logitech Harmony Express , an all-new universal voice remote thats easy to use.

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  • Today Logitech (SIX: LOGN) (NASDAQ: LOGI) announced Logitech Harmony Express , an all-new universal voice remote thats easy to use.
  • Blending the power of Harmony entertainment control with the convenience of Amazon Alexa built-in, Harmony Express lets you use your voice to control your favorite home theater devices and take advantage of thousands of other Alexa capabilities.
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    Logitech announces Harmony Express, an all-new universal voice remote that blends the power of Harmony entertainment control with the convenience of Amazon Alexa built-in.
  • @Logitech introduces Harmony Express, an intuitive universal voice remote with built-in @Amazon Alexa.

Competitive Health, Inc. Partners with whiskerDocs, Offering Unique Savings Benefit for Pet Owners

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Monday, April 15, 2019
Assistive technology, Telehealth, Marketplace, Television series, Technology, Television programs

The whiskerDocs 24/7 Pet Help Line offers veterinary telehealth support to worried pet parents around the country.

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  • The whiskerDocs 24/7 Pet Help Line offers veterinary telehealth support to worried pet parents around the country.
  • WellCard Savings provides a marketplace of tools for consumers where they can find savings opportunities to fit their lifestyle."
  • The unique whiskerDocs service offering folds well into the marketplace of benefits offered through WellCard Savings.
  • Since 2011, whiskerDocs has been committed to providing pet parents with the highest level of customer service in the pet industry.

Video Conferencing Services Provider, IVCi, Lists Four Industries That Can Benefit From Video Conferencing Technology

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Thursday, April 11, 2019
Telecommunications, Teleconferencing, Videotelephony, Computer-mediated communication, Technology, Groupware, Web conferencing, Assistive technology, Unified communications

HAUPPAUGE, N.Y., April 11, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --Numerous industries can utilize video conferencing to increase collaboration, productivity, and communication throughout the entire workspace.

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  • HAUPPAUGE, N.Y., April 11, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --Numerous industries can utilize video conferencing to increase collaboration, productivity, and communication throughout the entire workspace.
  • Video conferencing services provider, IVCi, lists four industries that can benefit from video conferencing technology.
  • Interviews and negotiations can also be completed via video conferencing so all verbal and non-verbal cues can be captured and recorded.
  • IVCi is a global technology leader for standardized, yet scalable, Collaborative Meeting Spaces, Unified Communications, Video Conferencing, Cloud-Based Services and industry leading back-end Managed Services.

StartMeeting Launches Unlimited Enterprise Audio and Video Conferencing for Any Number of Hosts for $6,000 Per Month

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Wednesday, April 10, 2019
Telecommunications, Teleconferencing, Computer-mediated communication, Videotelephony, Groupware, Web conferencing, Assistive technology, Conferencing, Conference call, Unified communications, Collaboration tool, PGi

LONG BEACH, Calif., April 10, 2019 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- StartMeeting today launched its new, unlimited audio and video conferencing service for enterprise.

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  • LONG BEACH, Calif., April 10, 2019 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- StartMeeting today launched its new, unlimited audio and video conferencing service for enterprise.
  • The service provides all-you-can-use conferencing for any number of hosts for just $6,000 per month.
  • While the enterprise market is focused on migrating to unified communications (UC) platforms, audio conferencing remains a foundational tool expected to generate more than $1 billion this year according to Wainhouse Research.
  • For more information please contact enterprise sales at 844.800.4000
    StartMeeting is an award-winning collaboration tool that includes audio conferencing, screen sharing, video conferencing and more.

VSee and Doctor.com Partner to Deliver Seamless Online Patient Journey

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Wednesday, April 10, 2019
Health informatics, Assistive technology, Telehealth, Technology

The partnership aims to create a seamless online patient journey, from search to a video telehealth visit, enabling providers to expand their practice reach.

Key Points: 
  • The partnership aims to create a seamless online patient journey, from search to a video telehealth visit, enabling providers to expand their practice reach.
  • VSee is excited about our partnership with Doctor.com to revolutionize and streamline the process of finding and seeing a doctor online."
  • Doctor.com is the only complete platform built to help healthcare organizations deliver a better customer experience at every step of the patient journey.
  • The company's industry-leading technology seamlessly integrates provider data warehousing, web-wide listings management, reputation insights, universal online scheduling, and patient communications.

Gary Kolbeck Named CEO of Telerent Leasing Corp.

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Wednesday, April 10, 2019
Education, Primary, Secondary, Technology, Audio, Video, Telecommunications, Practice Management, Health, Assistive technology, Telehealth, Itochu, Technology, Companies, Economy of Japan

Gary Kolbeck has been named by ITOCHU International Inc. as chief executive officer for Telerent Leasing Corporation (TLC), the parent company of TeleHealth Services, Avidex and its subsidiary Digital Networks Group.

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  • Gary Kolbeck has been named by ITOCHU International Inc. as chief executive officer for Telerent Leasing Corporation (TLC), the parent company of TeleHealth Services, Avidex and its subsidiary Digital Networks Group.
  • We are committed to providing audiovisual solutions and services that enhance communication and improve the way people work, learn and live.
  • Last year, Kolbeck and the executive team successfully recruited Jeff Davis to become the divisional CEO of Avidex and DNG.
  • Jeff will report directly to Kolbeck as the parent company CEO of TLC.

HRS Selects Lacuna Health to Re-Launch CareConnect™ Clinical Monitoring Service

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Wednesday, April 10, 2019
Articles, Health informatics, Assistive technology, Health, Technology, Telehealth, Remote patient monitoring

HOBOKEN, N.J., April 10, 2019 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Health Recovery Solutions (HRS), a leading nationwide remote monitoring company, has partnered with Lacuna Health, a leading nationwide registered nurse-led clinical engagement company, in its re-launch of HRS CareConnect, a service offering continuous monitoring and extended coverage to care providers.

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  • HOBOKEN, N.J., April 10, 2019 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Health Recovery Solutions (HRS), a leading nationwide remote monitoring company, has partnered with Lacuna Health, a leading nationwide registered nurse-led clinical engagement company, in its re-launch of HRS CareConnect, a service offering continuous monitoring and extended coverage to care providers.
  • HRS selected Lacuna Health for its ability to offer telehealth and Remote Patient Monitoring (RPM) via its 24/7 RN-led remote clinical support and patient engagement model.
  • The Lacuna-powered clinical monitoring service will augment HRS's existing capabilities and accelerate telehealth program growth of the legacy HRS CareConnect program.
  • "We are excited to power the HRS CareConnect platform that provides a turn-key telehealth and clinical monitoring solution," said John Apholt, COO of Lacuna Health.

Eldermark Partners with Simply Connect

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Tuesday, April 9, 2019
Technology, Data management, Software, Audio, Video, Health, General Health, Managed care, Health informatics, Assistive technology, Technology, Telehealth

We are thrilled to add Eldermark to our growing list of partners who see how Simply Connect is revolutionizing the health care industry, said Simply Connect CEO Craig Patnode.

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  • We are thrilled to add Eldermark to our growing list of partners who see how Simply Connect is revolutionizing the health care industry, said Simply Connect CEO Craig Patnode.
  • The partnership between Eldermark and Simply Connect will bring a new look to the future of senior living.
  • The Simply Connect care management platform, supported by a patient opt in/out platform, integrates seamlessly with provider networks to facilitate improved care coordination through the use of actionable alerts and secure messaging.
  • Additional services available through the Simply Connect care management platform include medication therapy management, pharmacogenetic testing, telehealth, and nonemergency medical transportation scheduling.

Synchron Initiates First-ever Clinical Trial to Evaluate Thought-to-Text™ Brain-Computer Interface Technology in Patients with Severe Paralysis

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Monday, April 8, 2019
Biomedical engineering, Neuroprosthetics, Medical technology, Human–computer interaction, User interface techniques, Biological engineering, Neural engineering, Stent-electrode recording array, Assistive technology, Implant

The trial will evaluate the safety of Thought-to-Text technology in patients, by assessing the Stentrode implant in combination with BrainOS software.

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  • The trial will evaluate the safety of Thought-to-Text technology in patients, by assessing the Stentrode implant in combination with BrainOS software.
  • BrainOS is a modular training software powered by artificial intelligence that enables patients to control assistive technologies directly through thought.
  • "The initiation of this trial is a milestone for the technology industry and points towards a new form of treatment for people with paralysis.
  • Stentrode, BrainOS, Brain Click and Thought-to-Text are trademarks of Synchron, Inc.
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