Boston Scientific Launches Connected Patient Challenge, a Search for Digital Tools to Better Manage Chronic Conditions

  As healthcare shifts from the inpatient setting to outside the four walls of a health facility, innovations allow patients with chronic conditions to manage their health from the comfort of their own homes. Technologies such as mobile health apps and wearables give patients more control over both their treatment plans and their health data.…

Winners of the Boston Scientific Connected Patient Challenge Announced

  After several months of voting and a live pitch-off at Google’s campus, Boston Scientific announced the winners of its fifth annual Connected Patient Challenge. VaGenie, a connected pelvic floor muscle trainer used to address incontinence, prolapse, pelvic pain, postpartum recovery and sexual dysfunction in women, took home first place. Julie Rose, founder and CEO…