Consumer

Labcorp OnDemand allows patients to choose tests online without a doctor's visit. Depending on the test, they can either collect samples at home or make an appointment at a Labcorp location.

Last year, digital musculoskeletal care and physical therapy companies raked in plenty of investor dollars. Startups say the expensive MSK health sector is ripe for innovation.

Plus, PrecisionLife announces first close of Series A financing to progress drug discovery.

This week's top stories include a GAO report that found the VA did not establish performance measures and goals for migrated data quality, and the introduction of the  KardiaMobile Card, which is able to take a single-lead ECG in 30 seconds.

The acquisition comes just after the health tech company announced it had purchased device maker Impeto Medical.

The heart rate monitor, which retails for $90, is worn around the forearm, unlike the company's other chest band wearable.

The pump currently integrates with the Dexcom G6 CGM and can be worn for up to 72 hours.

Also, PocDoc to launch smartphone-based blood test for cardiovascular disease.

The virtual care company plans to add devices that can transmit metrics like blood pressure or glucose levels to MDLIVE's patient portal later this year.

The app also helped children meet therapeutic goals. However, it didn't make a significant difference in overall anxiety or functional impairments.