In the face of an Obamacare rate shock, health insurance is becoming even more financially stressful. DIY health solutions are more important now that average health insurance premiums are expected to double. With some Obamacare rates increasing by 400%, it is essential that you keep your health on track.
Home healthcare solutions keep you healthy and are there when disaster strikes. New technology supports preventative strategies like exercise and a healthy diet. Pandering to the lazy individual, many of these solutions aim to keep you fit with minimal effort. In addition, diet-monitoring technologies keep you aware of whether you're doing enough to eat healthy.
New technology has also come a long way in assisting home illness response strategies. Emergency reaction solutions have taken a long leap from conventional first aid kits. Even when you're on the go, portable lifesaving packs keep you safe in case of disaster.
80 Self-Directed Health Solutions
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Triplet-Inspired Workout Gear
Trifect Athletics is Inspired by Three Athletic Brothers

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Health-Conscious Bracelets (UPDATE)
Up by Jawbone Has Been Modified to Better Monitor Daily Life
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Hi-Tech Emergency Kits
First Aid 2.0 Guides the Lifesaver Through a Rescue with its Digital Screen
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Portable Diagnostic Imaging
The Radio Fast Radiology System Would Reduce Waiting Times in the ER
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Specific Sport Trackers
The Amiigo Fitness Bracelet Recognizes Different Exercises and Activities
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Mobile Heath Monitor Add-Ons
The Tinke by Zensorium Tracks and Records Your Vital Signs
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Wearable Wellness Monitors
The Basis Watch Tracks Your Heartbeat & Provides Info On Your Health
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Heart-Starting Vests
The A.C.R. First Aid System Lets Members of the Public Be Paramedics
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Stretchy Dumbbell Designs
The Recoil Workout System Features a Built-In Resistance Band
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Accelerometer Fitness Bracelets
The Nike+ FuelBand Monitors Everyday Activities for Healthy Living
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Empowering Cleansing Juices
Toronto-Based Company benourished Knows Just What Your Body Needs
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Exercise Office Seating
The Wellness Ball is a Masterclass in Office Ergonomics
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Boat-Inspired Fitness Furniture
The GEWOS Rowing Armchair Encourages Healthy Activities at Home
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Compact Clinical Gauges
The Heal Station is an All-in-One Wellness Monitor for Diabetic Patients
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Minimalist Gas Masks
The Samsonite Breathing Mask Trims the Fat off Conventional Gas Masks
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Independence-Promoting Pendants
Eld-O by Anurag Sarda Allows Seniors to Travel with Safety at Hand
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Fitness Tracking Bracelets
The Fitbit Flex is a Wearable Device Monitoring Daily Activities
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Smartphone Slumber Monitors
The Renew SleepClock Wakes a Person up Depending on Sleep Quality
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Comical Lifesaving Bags
The Medkit Backpack is Inspired by the Video Game 'Left 4 Dead'
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Mechanical Horseback Workouts
The 'Giddyup Core Exerciser' Will Work You into a Steed
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Dual-Purpose Weights
The Bar & Dumbbell from Jun Hyun Kim Cuts the Cost of Creating a Home Gym
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Health-Monitoring Maternity Bands
The Pregnancy Pulse Lets You Track Your Baby's Well-Being
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Home Medicine Machines
Watinee Leewongjaroen's Memo Saves Seniors
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Bluetooth Activity Trackers
The Fitbit One and Fitbit Zip Motivates People to Lead Healthier Lives
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Palm-Sized Physicals
The Body Check Ball Measures your Health in an Instant
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Deep Tissue Personal Massagers
Get Rid of Tension with the Percussion & Shiatsu Duo Massager
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Sleek Circulatory Gauges
The Hi.lo Blood Pressure Band Expands From a Commonly Uncomfy Device
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Sci-Fi Medical Scanners
Scanadu Brings Star Trek to Reality with the Medical Tricorder
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Rewards-Based Fitness Apps
Nexercise Motivates You to Work Out With Medals & Merchandise
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Exercise Intensity Trackers
Armour39 From Under Armour is a Performance Monitor Like No Other
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Diet-Inducing Cigarettes
The Vaportrim Enhances Smell to Reduce Hunger
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Portable Paramedic Scanners
The Xavier X-Ray is Compact Enough to be Carried to Catastrophe Sites
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Self-Serve Stomach Pumps
Invention Allows Users to Pump Food Direct from Stomach Before Digestion
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Cyborg Fitness Instructors
The Gymbot Personal Trainer Robot is Programmed for Health
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High-Tech Fitness Wristbands
Motorola MotoACTV Does More than Just Track Heart Rates
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Emergency Equipped Knapsacks
The Mountain Rescue Splint Pack is Made for Remote Victim Recoveries
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Calorie-Removing Kitchen Utensils
The Fat Magnet Takes Fat, Cholesterol and Calories Out of Food
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Motivating Wi-Fi Exercise Bands
The Larklife Fitness Monitor Helps You be a Healthier Individual
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Rigorously Healthy Rugs
The Panorama Fitness Carpet Disguises Itself as Chic Furniture
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Child-Benefit Energy Bands
Charitable Nike+ FuelBand Gives to Children's Hospital in Portland
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Life-Saving Toolsets
The Muji Kits are Compact, Versatile and May Come in Handy One Day
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First Aid Furnishings
The Healing Bench is Foldable, Functional and Fit to Save Lives
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Fitness Cardio Wristbands
B1 Basis Band Keeps Track of Your Health at an Affordable Price
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Health-Monitoring Apps
What's My Heart Rate? Measures Simply by Looking at Your Phone
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Uber-Intelligent Thermometers
The 'Kinsa Smart Thermometer' Simplifies Everyday Health Management
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Simplified Flame-Fighters
The Fire Extinguisher for Dummies is Sleek and Promises to Save Lives
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Ultrasound Smartphones
Mobisante MobiUS SP1 Offers Parents a Look at Their Baby in the Womb
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Background Fitness Apps
The Moves App Tracks Your Movement and Calorie Burning Throughout the Day
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Wireless Workout Monitors
Misfit Shine Tracks Your Activity Using a Quarter-Sized Piece of Metal
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Electronic Workout Coaches
Pear Sports Square One Digitally Analyses and Improves Exercises
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Cancer-Detecting Sports Bras
Breast Tissue Screening Bra is an Easier Mammogram Alternative
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Purification Pop-Up Tents
The Purify Water Tent Provides Shelter and Clean Drinking Water
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Torturous Treat Training
The 'Be Fit' Fitness Centers Ads Will Whip Chocolate into Shape
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Painless Baby-Friendly Bandaids
The Quick-Release Medical Tape Peels Away from the Skin Easily
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Emergency-Detecting Stickers
The ICEdot Sensor Alerts Emergency Contact When a Person Has Fallen
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Wireless Cardio Trackers
The Dayton Industrial Bluetooth 4.0 Heart Monitor Reinvents Fitness Tech
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Medication-Pumping Purses
The ON-Q Carry Bag Delivers Doses of Painkillers to Post-Op Patients
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Instant Hiccup Relievers
The Hicural Hiccup Stick Cures Within Seconds
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Spine-Saving Standup Tabletops
The FitDesk Promotes Good Health With its Standing Desk Design
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Arboreal Air Purifiers
Air Drop Combines Self-Sustaining Plants and Tech to Clean
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GPS-Equipped Walking Canes
This Device Comes with a Built-In Tracker to Help Ensure Elderly Safety
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Internal Bleeding Detectors
The Infrascanner Model 2000 Determines Certain Brain Injuries
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Workout Mousepads
The Elastic Exerciser Lets You Unleash Your Inner Superman
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Curvy Fitness Products
Osim Curve is Ideal for Smooth Exercises
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Fitness Tracking Earbuds
The iriver ON by Valencell Monitors Physical Efforts and Plays Music
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Childlike Health Trackers
The Curio2 Kid Friendly Spirometer Tracks the Lung Capacity of Children
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Self-Tracking Teeth Cleaners
The Beam Toothbrush Monitors Brushing Behaviour Through an App
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Spine Supporting Headrests
The Neck Pain Relieving Pillow is Ergonomically Shaped
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Gym-Inspired Work Stations
The Elliptical Work Desk Lets You Tone While You Type
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Medical Mobile Alerts
The Red Cross 'Rapid Rescue' App Draws Help from First Aid Responders Nearby
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High-Tech Exercise Bands
The 'BodyMedia FIT CORE Armband' Helps Maintain Fitness Regimes
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Empowering Customized Workout Websites
Health Specific Helps You Reach Your Goals for Little Cost
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Donut-Shaped Aqua Filters
The Vitamin Water Purifier by Yena Lee Boasts a Futuristic Aesthetic
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Fitness Video Game Harnesses
GameCube by Intellect Motion Encourages More Player Movements
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Designer-Chic Med Packs
The Best Made Small First Aid Kit Packs Health Essentials & Style
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Health-Tracking Tank Tops
The Nuubo Smart Shirt Gives Hospital Patients the Freedom to Move
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DIY Weight-Tracking Seats
The Wii Diet Chair Lets Users Play off the Pounds
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Hands-Free Heart Monitors
The Alpha Watch Offers a Convenient Way to Track Health
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Scent-Quashing Laptops
The Fujitsu Lifebook AH78/HA Keeps You Safe from Harmful Smells
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Modern Life-Saving Apparel
The Cooling Vest Could Reduce Brain Damage for Heart Attack Victims
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Insight-Offering Smart Rings
The Vera Ring by Vera Health Provides Suggestions to Improve Health
Tech-Forward Wellness Concepts
Technogym Debuts Its New Advanced Vision Healthness™
AI Heart Health Mirrors
The FaceHeart CardioMirror Detects Vitals, AFib & HF at a Glance
AI-Enhanced Medical Beds
The Home MediCare Bed 2.0 Features an AI Health Concierge
AI Healthy Living Assistants
Hungryroot's SmartCart Simplifies Shopping and Meal Planning
Habit-Building Wearable Devices
The Conceptual 'DAY ONE' Tracker Can Be Attached onto Anything
Health-Monitoring Pet Houses
The Hommew Pet House Has an Eight-in-One Design
Portable AI-Powered Healthcare Devices
AEYE Health & Optomed's Aurora AEYE is Geared to Diabetics
Athletic Body-Cooling Systems
The CoolMitt Vasocooling Device Expedites Recovery
Expanded Digital Healthcare Platforms
Noom and Gifthealth Improve Digital Access to Zepbound®
Tech-Enhanced Athlete Wearables
Nike and Hyperice Aim to Enhance Athletes' Warmup and Recovery
Versatile Wellness Patches
What Supp Co. is Revolutionizing Wellness for the Zillennial Generation
Healthcare-Inspired Jewelry Collections
V Coterie Offers a Distinctive and Sleek Range of Jewelry
Young Travellers-Targeting Campaigns
Progressive Insurance Has Introduced a New Campaign
All-Day Smart Heart Monitors
The Fourth Frontier X2 Can Take Readings for Up to 24-Hours
Healthcare Management Retailer Apps
The CVS Health App Puts More Control in the Customer's Hands
Athletic Output-Analyzing Wearables
NNOXX One Tracks Muscle Oxygenation and Nitric Oxide Levels
Comprehensive eHealth Platforms
UniDoc Health Corp. Has Introduced the H3 Health Cube
Community-Focused Healthy Habits Apps
Noom Recently Debuted Its New Health-Focused App — Noom Vibe
Neurodivergent Planning Solutions
Epic Self Creates ADHD Planner for Daily Organization
Tech-Enhanced Patient-Assisting Devices
Modern Healthcare Equipment Launches an Assistive Device
Illness-Detecting Smart Rings
Oura Symptom Radar Helps Users Detect Signs of Sickness
One-Stop Wellness Marketplaces
The Market Place by Laird Superfood Curates Active Living Solutions
AI-Powered Nutrition Tracking Tools
Bevel Enhances Its Platform with Artificial Intelligence
Preventative AI-Powered Healthcare Platforms
Nutrix Combines Wearable Technology with AI Analysis
Blood Pressure-Monitoring Smartwatches
The YHE BP Doctor FIT Takes Readings Around the Clock
Wellness-Boosting Skincare Rituals
Consonant Matches Clinically Proven Skincare to Care Pairings
Performance-Driven Health Gadget Lines
Kineon Debuts Heal+ & Calm+ in a New Crowdfunding Campaign
Health-Focused Non-invasive Patches
Super Patch Offers a Variety of Products with Health Benefits
Automated Insulin Delivery Wearables
The Tandem Mobi Works with or Without a Smartphone
Pet Health-Monitoring Technologies
Industrial Technology Research Institute Presents iPetSuite
Build-Your-Own Hydration Solutions
DIY Beverages Offers a Fully Customizable Hydration Experience
Personalized Wellness Platforms
Wellbuilt Ventures's Precision Health Platform Targets Businesses
Fall-Detecting Smart Watches
The MobileHelp Smart is Always Connected to its Alert System
Innovative Patient Monitoring Technology
Lifesignals Launches the UbiqVue™ 2A Multiparameter
Personalized Health Gadgets
Bevel Launched a New Product That Leverages Data from Wearable Devices
AI-Powered Dog Collars
The PetPace Health 2.0 Intelligently Tracks Canine Health
AI-Enabled Weight Management Apps
The 'Simple' Health Coaching App is Practical and Positive
Worker Injury-Preventing Wearables
Bardavon's 'Preventure' Sensor Enhances Workplace Safety
Athletic Health-Focused Gadget Lines
Therabody Debuts Offerings Ahead of the 2024 Holiday Season
AI-Backed Digital Twins
Twin Health Has Created Digital Twins as an AI Experiment
Personalized Wellness Supplements
Vous Vitamin X Optum Now Partner to Enhance Wellness
Enhanced Comprehensive Healthcare Services
Cleveland Clinic Partners with Amazon One Medical
Mental Health Status Tools
Mentavi Health Has Introduced the Mental Wellness Snapshot
Inclusive Health Apps
Diet Pulse is a Fitness Tool at the Intersection of Tech and Health
Climate-Resilient Skincare Devices
The Physio Radiance Visage+ Facial Device Defends Skin
Anti-Nausea Smartwatches
EmeTerm Smart Provides Relief from Nausea Without Medication
AI Personal Healthcare Coaches
SelfdeCode Has Launched the Groundbreaking DecodyGPT
Personalized Health Coaching Services
Quest Diagnostics Focuses on the Wellbeing of Individuals
Charity Health-Tech Apps
Helpster Charity Connects Sectors to provide Essential Healthcare
High-End Concierge Medical Services
Sollis Health and Prenuvo Have Announced a Partnership
AI-Powered Virtual Caregiver Solutions
Addison Care Empowers Independent and Assisted Living
At-Home Self-Screening Wands
The Teal Wand Helps More Women Get Screened for Cervical Cancer
AI-Powered Healthcare Administration Tools
VoiceCare AI's Technology Automates Back-Office Tasks
Biomarker Optimization Tools
Users Can Optimize Health With Data-Driven Insights From Carrot Care
Comprehensive Health Apps
Fitness Calculator Offers Instant Insights with Versatile Features
Healthcare Innovation-Enhancing Platforms
Chiesi Launches 'The Impulse' for Healthcare Innovations
Caregiver-Supporting Mobile Solutions
Uber Health Has Introduced Uber Caregiver
Dosage-Managing Medicine Boxes
Tarun Pahadiya's MedEasy Box Project is Designed for the Elderly
Optimized Health Data
Habit Dash Aggregates Data from All Your Different Sources and Wearables
Game-Changing Staffing Platforms
Marketplace by Coach360 Addresses Staffing Shortages
Comprehensive Health Care Suites
Bright Sits on the Intersection of Technology and Health
Upgraded Medical Alert Devices
LogicMark Debuts Its Next-Gen Guardian Alert 911 Plus Technology
Personalized Health Insights
Mito Health Offers AI Bloodwork Insights With Personalized Plans
Non-Intrusive Hydration Wearables
The Safebeing from Somatix Leverages Remote Patient Monitoring
Personalized AI Therapists
TakeCareAI Provides User-Centric Care Advice to Address Health Concerns
AI Health Companions
HealthMate AI Can Transform Your Body with Personalized Tech
Healthcare Startup Accelerator Programs
Healthworx Partners with Highmark Inc. & LifeBridge Health
Healthcare Worker Support Tools
Amesite Debuts the NurseMagic™ Caregiver Solution
Healthy Living Home Monitors
The Ultrahuman Home Device Monitors the Home Environment
Health-Focused Content Creator Programs
MagicLinks Has Introduced the CreatorCare Rewards Program
AI-Powered Healthcare Solutions
League Seeks to Boost Engagement and Health Outcomes
Connection-Focused Health Apps
'Circles' Safely Connects People Struggling with Mental Health
Health-Aware Schedulers
Lifestack Optimizes Schedules Using Health Data for Smarter Productivity
Preventive Blood-Testing Platforms
Ultrahuman and InsideTracker Partner for Blood Vision
AI-Powered Weight Management Platforms
Twin Health Has Unveiled Its Healthy Weight Solution
Community-Backed Menopause Platforms
Respin Health Pairs Personalized Plans with Group Coaching
Supportive Senior Wearables
The mCareWatch 241 Provides Virtual Patient Monitoring
Smart Home Rehabilitation Solutions
'VOCIC' Announced its Suite of Smart Home Products for 2024
Health-Focused Pet Lines
Petivity Smart Pet Care Places Emphasis on Pet Health This Holiday Season
Preventative Care-Focused Partnerships
Bioniq and Truemed Seek to Enhance Supplement Accessibility
Speedy Medication Deliveries
Uber and iCare+ Partnered to Offer Delivery for IPC Pharmacy Members
Simplified Loyalty Programs
CVS Pharmacy Adds Two More Membership Tiers to its Reward Program
Healthcare-Focused Shared Decision-Making Tools
FAIR Health Advances Alzheimer’s Disease Care
Web-Based Telehealth Prescriptions
Eli Lilly Launches a Telehealth Platform for Weight Loss Drugs
Weight-Loss Telehealth Services
The Vitamin Shoppe Has Launched Whole Health Rx™
Digital Health Evaluation Tools
Mayo Clinic Unveils the Solutions Studio for Workflow Integration
Illness-Centric Public Education Campaigns
HHS is Launching the 'Risk Less. Do More' Campaign
AI Healthcare Automation
Mediscribe Automates Healthcare Tasks to Prevent Practitioner Burnout
Retailer-Backed Nutrition Coaching
Meijer's New Service Helps Consumers Stick to Wellness Goals
Efficiency-Promoting Dental Insurance Platforms
DoseSpot Debuts Pverify for Dental Practices
At-Home Cervical Cancer Screenings
BD's Onclarity™ HPV Assay is Beneficial to Women
Personalized Fitness Tools
SmartFit Generates Custom Fitness Plans Quickly and Efficiently
Convenient Remote Healthcare
DrOnCall Offers Quality, Remote Patient Experiences
Body-Scanning Wellness Subscriptions
Zozofit 2.0 Introduces Body Shape Scanning via a Smartphone
Chronic Desease Advocacy Groups
A Coalition of Wellness Companies Form End Chronic Disease
Connective Health Apps
WellB Health Connects Your with Doctors to Suit Your Needs
Convenience-Focused Homeopathy Solutions
Sprayology Provides Consumers with Modern Homeopathy
Wearable Neuromodulation Systems
Avation Medical Secures Funding for U.S. Launch
Health-Focused Productivity Tools
Productyve Combines Productivity with Wellness Using Reminders
Virtual Health Care Consultants
Virtual Health Buddy Offers Personalized Virtual Care
Cyber Risk Solutions
BOXX Insurance Partners with Zurich Insurance Group on a New Innovation
Employee Autoimmune Care
WellTheory Has Launched a New Initiative in Partnership with Maven Clinic
Personalized Self-Care Platforms
Thryve Chat Helps Users Access Wellness Services 24/7
AI Healthcare Assistants
HIPPA Smartchat Assistant Integrates into Practitioners' Workflow
Smart Home Scales
The Actofit Smart Scale Home Can Track 15 Different Body Composition Metrics
Credit Score Health Tools
DailyPay's Credit Health Feature Helps Support Financial Wellness
IVF Insurance Programs
Future Family Assists Families Undergoing in Vitro Fertilization
Holistic Weight Management Tools
Health Kraft Me Empowers Women 40 and Above to Stay Healthy
Self Care Planners
The 2024 Self Care Planner Helps People Prioritize Self Care
AI-Powered Self-Service Insurance Platforms
Ushur Improves Short-Term Disability Absence Processes
Mobile Therapy Apps
Self Therapy Supports Mental Health Through Personalized Guidance
Revolutionized Wellness Payments
Echelon and Flex Enhance Access to Premium Fitness Equipment
Proactive Health Supplements
LTH's Products Meet the Demand for Proactive Health
Customizable Herbal Remedies
Qi Health Offers an Innovative Approach to Women's Well-Being
Goal-Oriented Health Apps
The 'Bright' App Offers a Holistic View of One's Health
Eyecare-Focused Insurance Integration Platforms
KITS Eyecare Aims to Simplify Vision Care Coverage
Social Isolation-Combating Platforms
TimeBank by Healthfirst Foundation Has Debuted a New Platform
Innovative Group Benefits Platforms
Rise People Recently Debuted the Rise Health Platform
Virtual Medical Assistant Services
DocVA Aims to Enhance Healthcare Operations Through Innovation
Tech Company-Focused AI Agents
Koop Technologies Recently Introduced Housekeeper
Expert-Driven Health Education Initiatives
NaturalHealth365 Programs Emphasizes Accessibility
Reflective Peer Support Platforms
HOPE Connects Struggling People to Their Future Selves
Result-Highlighting Health Apps
Sandyl Uses A/B Testing to Ensure Positive Change
Comprehensive Professional Support Services
SimplyHome Enhances Long-Term Support Solutions
Clinical Programs Management Platforms
WebMD Ignite Launches the HealthHub Interactive Service
Home Inventory Management Solution
'Bring Order to Chaos' Keeps Track of Your Belongings
Easily Accessible Health Coaches
Kayan Coach Let's You Speak With a Certified Health Coach 24/7
Virtual Infant Care Platforms
Wheel Teams Up with Owlet on a New Virtual Care Offering
Insurance Appeal Support
Honest Care Helps You Overturn Insurance Denials for Medications
Hybrid Protection Services
Crisis24 Has Launched the Crisis24 Private Strategic Group
Mental Health Community Engagement
OOt Social Health Recently Launched Its Application
Chronic Condition Management Tools
Human Health Tracks Symptoms and Treatments for Optimal Health
Health Logging Tools
Health Shortcuts Quickly Logs Data Directly Into Apple Health
Accessible Health Diagnostics Features
Keyspan Has Formed a Partnership with Austin Simply Fit
Home Medication Management
OptimKit Helps Users Avoid Unnecessary Purchases
Connective Altruistic Apps
Heart 2 Help Uses Tech Can to Foster Positive Relationships
Virtual Weight Loss Services
Felix Health's Tailored Program Eases Weight Management Struggles
Automated Fitness Management Solutions
EliteOlympus Let's You Manage Your Diet Automatically