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At a Senate confirmation hearing, Kennedy said using AI and telemedicine in rural hospitals will be a priority if he is confirmed as the head of Health and Human Services.   

This week's top stories include Hims & Hers acquiring Honest Health, the AHA calling out Express Scripts over its 340B claims reporting policy, and Cerner and Meditech supporting record-sharing via Apple.

The collaboration between the digital health company and the cardiovascular health organization aims to reduce stress and encourage healthy habits among employees and plan members.

There are a handful of recent academic projects employing algorithms, says Vuno Medical Director Hyunho Park, who describes how similar technologies are making the jump into care.

For those hoping to upend healthcare with novel technologies, "resilience is better than brilliance," claims Qura co-founder and CEO Doug Adams.

Cianflone Domenico, associate professor at San Raffaele University in Milan, Italy, explains why it's "mandatory" to adopt new technologies that empower the patient.

From mobile ECGs to tele-rehabilitation to defibrillator delivery drones, a range of new data was on display at the American Heart Association Scientific Sessions 2019.

Representatives from cardio monitoring device maker Eko and the FDA offer advice for medical device startups gearing up for their first approval.

Forest Devices' system, which employs disposable EEG caps and AI to streamline stroke care, was highlighted by judges and audience members over the cardiac offerings of fellow finalists Welldoc, PhysIQ, Happify Health, Qura and VUNO.