Tips for Developing HIPAA Compliant Applications Healthcare software companies are required by law to store Protected Health Information (PHI) in a compliant manner. Severe penalties could be applied if PHI isn’t adequately protected and stored. If followed correctly, the following tips can potentially save you time and money. Public [...]
What is HIPAA and the Laws? What is HIPAA? HIPAA is the abbreviation for the Health Portability and Accountability Act that was established in 1996 by the US Congress. This act provides security provisions and data privacy to ensure that a patient's medical records are protected. What is HIPPA? HIPPA is the [...]
Hi Healthcare Startup Innovators! We are scheduling our next Meetup for June 22nd in Arent Fox LLP, Downtown SF. The evening will kick-off at 6pm with snacks and networking, with the event proper starting at 6:30 / 6:40pm and run until 8pm. Of course you are welcome to join us for as much [...]
In recent years, there has been an explosion of Digital Healthcare Startups launching a vast array of both hardware and software into the health and wellness market. These companies offer everything from simple consumer-focused monitoring devices and apps such as Fitbit, to complex interactive health management apps aimed at both Clinicians and patients with Chronic [...]
HIPAA Compliance for digital health startups is important. In this blog post, we'll define HIPAA, PHI, and HIPAA Compliance. We'll then provide practical examples of PHI. We will specify some steps that need to be taken to secure PHI in a cloud environment. We'll then begin to discuss some of the 3rd party vendors that offer [...]
Diabetes Management Healthcare Solutions Continue to Raise $ In talking to a number of health care startups, we've encountered a few companies that are trying to move diabetes management into the 21st century:Livongo and Glooko . Both of these companies have raised a considerable amount of money. Livongo in the ballpark of $82.5 million and Glooko approximately $28 million [...]
AllCode today announced the release of new versions of the iOS and Android apps, CareSentinel, built for Loon Medical, Inc., with support for CareCom http://www.loonmedical.com. These new versions of CareSentinel add support for CareCom. The CareSentinel CareCom button uses wireless Bluetooth technology to seamlessly alert a Caregivers Smartphone or tablet using the CareSentinel App. By [...]
ConsejoSano, a client of AllCode, and Mercer announced that they've signed an agreement to launch a digital Spanish telehealth platform for Spanish speakers. "Mercer announced today that it has formed an alliance with ConsejoSano to provide employers and their employees and dependents the first and only telehealth service in the US tailor-made [...]
AllCode today announced the release of a new iOS app, CareSentinel, built for Loon Medical, Inc., http://www.loonmedical.com. CareSentinel – The Caregivers’ Helper – uses Bluetooth technology and a set of wireless home sensors that instantly send push notifications to your phone or tablet. Their home-health monitoring system uses call buttons, chair, bed, incontinence, and doorway [...]
AllCode today announced the release of a new Android app, CareSentinel, built for Loon Medical, Inc., http://www.loonmedical.com. CareSentinel - The Caregivers' Helper - uses Bluetooth technology and a set of wireless home sensors that instantly send push notifications to your phone or tablet. Their home-health monitoring system uses call buttons, chair, bed, incontinence, and doorway [...]
