Fard Johnmar is a digital health futurist, researcher, inventor, strategist and co-author of the #1 bestselling book, ePatient 2015: 15 Surprising Trends Changing Health Care. He is also founder of Enspektos, LLC, a globally respected innovation consultancy. The firm provides robust market data and insights via its real-time market intelligence and analytics platform DigiHealth Informer. Enspektos also delivers original research and strategy to health executives, organizations, entrepreneurs and others from around the world. Mr. Johnmar’s work has been covered by numerous media, including Bloomberg, Forbes, NPR, the Los Angeles Times and USA Today.
Wearables had a disappointing 2016, but they are far from dead. In 2017, developers will focus on niche markets, medical applications, and look beyond the wrist. A flurry of bad news has some declaring the demise of wearables, but the technology may be more resilient and find niche applications in the healthcare enterprise and other segments..