Fitbit
The newly announced devices are courting consumers who have not yet delved into the world of fitness wearables.
The company anticipates some earnings losses and a gross margin contraction in the earlier part of 2019, but hopes its health business will exceed $100 million before the end of the year.
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The Cedars-Sinai study used Fitbit Charge trackers to monitor 100 patients following a major inpatient surgical procedure.
The Fitbit Inspire and Fitbit Inspire HR aren't too different from the company's existing fitness trackers, but as of now are unavailable for consumer purchase.
The Fitbit BYOD program is the first digital health initiative launched within the NIH's major precision health project.
Go365 members will also have access to DailyBurn, MindSciences and Noom.
The update looks to bring new health data and features to the forefront while streamlining the overall user experience.
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In its Q3 2018 earnings call, the company said that diversifying its business model has help stem losses from the declining fitness tracker market.