Roche

It's been quite a year for digital, from Akili's de novo clearance to the downfall of 'digital pill' maker Proteus. MobiHealthNews takes a look back at the highlights. 

Darine Ghanem, global head of personalized healthcare and patient access, global medical affairs, at Roche, shares why patient care virtualization is in urgent need and how her company is supporting the sector using digital technology.

Doctors will be able to enroll patients and personalize the experience. 

Also: Another smart-mirror workout joins the fray, and Kroger Health launches a back-to-work COVID-19 testing program with telehealth support.

The original focus will be on multiple sclerosis but will extend to include Huntington's disease and hemophilia. 

Also: Travel medicine company launches telemedicine offering for low-cost international care.

Also: ResApp announces results of prospective study on obstructive sleep apnea; Cosnumer telemedicine company Hims opens pharmacy operation in Columbus, Ohio. 

At BIO 2019 in Philadelphia, a panel of industry experts discussed their experiences with the FDA's pilot program; ambiguities in drug, device and software pathways; and the hurdles digital health regulation has yet to properly address.