Hospital pilots study Apple Watches, connected devices for cancer patients, chronic conditions
Apple Watches and connected devices are being evaluated in hospital pilots assessing wearables to treat cancer patients and people wit chronic conditions
Withings’ budget smartwatch offers gateway to mass market adoption of wearables
One of the biggest challenges for the wearables industry is the relatively low adoption rate by the mass market. Withings is betting that price is a significant barrier and its reduction could lead to wider adoption beyond the Quantified Selfers. It’s gambling on that premise with a the launch of a $150 smartwatch called Activité […]
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Market Trends to Watch for Health Systems and Their Specialty Pharmacies
The future looks bright for the integrated specialty pharmacy model – for health systems, providers, and most importantly, for patients.
What will it take to spur regular use of wearables? (Hint, better integration)
There’s little doubt that wearables are moving beyond a group of generic fitness trackers into customizable devices with the potential to produce data that gives users a whole new perspective on their health. But what should be some of the guidelines to consumers to use ? How should the data look? Where are sensor most […]
12 digital health companies get a huge shout-out from Apple in new ad
As I watched the new “Strength” ad for the iPhone 5s, all the devices looked like Apple accessories. Then I wondered how much the digital health companies had to pay for such high-profile product placement. Finally I realized that Apple would anticipate the “What app is that?” questions and have a list somewhere. Just as […]
Could this study finally settle one mHealth, data-sharing debate?
The push for regular interaction between patients and doctors, for mHealth and for data transparency has only begun. But the results from Scripps Translational Science Institute‘s research may add even more fuel to the flame for mHealth and patient engagement. The organization will study whether integrating wireless, medtech and social networks can bring down the […]