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As compliance continues to be a point of concern, we take a look at the implications of GDPR for UK health and care.

This quarter's M&A action includes big names looking to move into digital health as well as more niche offerings absorbing their competitors. 

Researchers look at the European EMR market share and UK efforts to make sense of the proliferation of apps in healthcare, while the European Commission starts its annual campaign to draw awareness to growing cybersecurity threats. 

The app uses machine learning to identify skin conditions and make treatment suggestions.

During October, we talk to infosec executives and experts about the problems and practical steps to securing sensitive data, advice about what to do after a security incident, and a look at emerging trends.

The bill will also modify the provision regarding electronic prescription and post-surgical managment. 

Gyre Renwick, vice president at Lyft, is leading the company’s healthcare team to develop partnerships and find solutions to address the major social determinant of health that impact people’s lives – getting to the doctor before an emergency.

The app offers 45-minute counseling sessions with trained (but unliscensed) mental health specialists for $35 per session. 

Kamal Obbad, Co-founder and CEO of Nebula Genomics, is working to help consumers understand consent and the risks to consider before giving someone access to their data based on a blockchain model.  Nebula Genomics was the winner of the 2018 Health 2.0 Launch! contest.

Solv Video Telemed allows patients booking an urgent care visit the option of immediate or scheduled video encounters, while providers can use the service to more easily manage visit volume.