Jessica Hagen

Jessica Hagen

Jessica Hagen is the Executive Editor of MobiHealthNews. She covers the growth of digital health, including the medical extended reality (XR) industry, and reports in-depth on the pharmaceutical and biotechnology sectors. As a hobby, Jessica co-hosts a podcast with Dr. Kim Bullock, a medical XR pioneer at Stanford University, about immersive technology use in psychiatric care. She received a bachelor's degree in English with a minor in Journalism from California State University, Northridge.

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By  Jessica Hagen 04:57 pm April 8, 2025
The research initiative aims to enhance the Galaxy Watch’s sleep apnea detection feature and ultimately create AI-powered tools for proactive sleep health management.
Ben Wolf, partner in Alston & Bird’s Health Care Group
By  Jessica Hagen 11:02 am April 8, 2025
Ben Wolf, partner in Alston & Bird's Health Care Group, told MobiHealthNews how FDA staffing cuts could slow device approvals and what companies can do to stay ahead.
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By  Jessica Hagen 02:55 pm April 7, 2025
The acquisition brings the parties' cross-litigation alleging patent infringements to a close. 
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By  Jessica Hagen 11:07 am April 4, 2025
The company offers ICHRA plans, allowing employers to offer tax-free allowances to employees, who can then choose personalized health, dental and vision benefits.
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By  Jessica Hagen 04:24 pm April 3, 2025
The California-based company will use the funds to expand its healthcare advocate network nationwide and accelerate its development.
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By  Jessica Hagen 04:47 pm April 2, 2025
Musk says the implant will initially provide blind individuals with low-resolution sight with the potential for superhuman vision in the future.
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By  Jessica Hagen 02:54 pm April 2, 2025
The hybrid metabolic care provider will join Eli Lilly’s digital health platform LillyDirect to offer virtual metabolic healthcare nationwide.
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By  Jessica Hagen 04:40 pm April 1, 2025
Trace will use Unlearn's digital twin generator for ALS to create digital twins of clinical trial participants to advance ALS research. 
FDA building
By  Jessica Hagen 12:07 pm April 1, 2025
The judge ruled that the FDA overstepped its authority by regulating LDTs as medical devices, overturning the rule and remanding it to the HHS Secretary for review.
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By  Jessica Hagen 12:37 pm March 31, 2025
Vancouver-based WELL Health will assume control of HEALWELL AI upon the closing of HEALWELL AI's planned acquisition of New Zealand-based Orion Health.