Pristine, maker of HIPAA-compliant apps that allow Google Glass to be used in healthcare settings, has raised $5.4 million in Series A funding.
Pristine's Eyesight app allows healthcare providers to securely stream video of patients to consulting physicians or other stakeholders. Rhode Island Hospital in Providence, the first hospital to use Google Glass in the emergency department, incorporated the app.
The Eyesight app has also been used in the pharmaceutical and medical device industries, facilitating remote support and training.
"Wearable technologies like Google Glass are revolutionizing how healthcare is delivered, and the Pristine platform is the market leader," said Brian R. Smith, managing director at S3 Ventures, which led the funding round. "Current customers are raving about the product, and we are excited to partner with Pristine to continue innovating in healthcare, as well as remote support applications in other industries."
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