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Alphabet's life science arm also announces the company's founder Andy Conrad will step down as CEO. Current president Stephen Gillett will take on the role in January.

The latest clearance is for an algorithm that characterizes how much atrial fibrillation a patient is experiencing over time.

The pair will research how aging and the environment impact skin, and develop new digital diagnostic tools for dermatology. 

Also: Medicare Advantage insurer Zing Health partners with Papa. Verily and biopharma-company Sosei Heptares announce a research collaboration. Pharma-focused accelerator PharmStars’ next cohort will focus on neurological diseases.

The tech giant shut down its dedicated health division this year, but it released a variety of consumer- and clinician-facing projects.

At a recent gathering in Boston, leaders from Walmart, CVS, Verily and Uber Health discussed how their organizations' skills help them "meet consumers where they are."

Eligible Onduo users can get a Fitbit Inspire 2, as well as access to Fitbit Premium.

The goal is to disconnect Verily from Google’s computing infrastructure so it can more easily stand on its own, according to reporting by Insider.

The new effort will focus on cardiometabolic conditions in order to give clinicians more insights into patient care. 

This week's top stories include Verily beefing up its clinical trial platform, President Biden pushing for lower drug prices, and the American Board of Telehealth launching a certificate for virtual primary care.