Researchers from the University of Washington and Microsoft Research Connections are working together to develop a contact lens that monitors blood glucose levels.

GE Healthcare and Microsoft recently announced plans to create launch a health information company aimed at helping healthcare organizations and professionals use real-time, system-wide intelligence to improve healthcare quality and the patient experience.

Tomorrow, Microsoft, together with Building Healthier Chicago and the Chicagoland Chamber of Commerce, will kick-off the first of a new series of forums entitled "Innovation in Public and Private Collaboration." The event will focus on cutting-edge and emerging business and public health collaborations among organizations in health, education, economic development and technology sectors.