Dave Muoio
Comprised of Samsung's consumer devices and an app, the approach's single-digit readmission rate is a far cry from the national average.
Biobeat's connected remote monitoring device is currently available as either a wristwatch or an adhesive patch.
These six contestants will present their tech-enabled platforms in front of judges and a live audience next month at Health 2.0 in Santa Clara.
In a new survey of American adults, a quarter of respondents said they would be willing to switch to a new primary care provider offering the technology.
The new consumer-focused service comes paired with the announcement of the Fitbit Versa 2 smartwatch and the Fitbit Aria Air connected scale.
The patient communications and appointment scheduling platform is currently integrated with more than 70 EHR and practice management systems.
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The integration has already been tested among a number of the EHR vendor's clients.
Carrot's Pivot program consists of an app, an FDA-cleared carbon monoxide breathalyzer, human coaching and pharmacotherapy encouragement.
The novel approach seeks to sidestep the need for bulky batteries, allowing health wearables and sensors to become smaller and less restrictive for the wearer.