Bob Lederer RFL Communications, Inc.

Google’s impressive HC exploits; Med device cos’ new biz model (PRVR 8/4/14)

This week on Pharma Research VIDEO Report:
1) Google’s Baseline Study is looking to create the fullest picture of a healthy human being, through data collection from personal trackers, health-related apps and a broad array of other essential data. The goal is to develop solutions to killer diseases. 2) 23andMe’s achieves a second life through $1.4 million NIH research grant. 3) Veronica Combs explains how healthcare reform and other factors are making medical device cos’ operating model obsolete. 4) The healthcare analytics market will achieve 25% compound annual growth rate through 2019.

Bob Lederer RFL Communications, Inc.

Apple iWatch’s HC info partners; HelloMD reworks MD-patient choices (PRVR–7-21-25/2014)

This week on Pharma Research VIDEO Report: 1) Apple’s iWatch — rumored to launch as early as October — with management team in place, and making impressive health care information partnerships.    2) Health startup HelloMD is recruiting top 1% of doctors and making them available to consumers who want to see the best and who are willing to pay cash for access.