HIT Consultant October 22, 2024
What You Should Know:
– OneStep, a provider of smartphone-based motion analysis technology has raised $36M in funding co-led by Team8 and Vintage Investment Partners.
– The company aims to establish gait analysis – the study of how a person walks – as the sixth vital sign, crucial for understanding and improving overall health.
Transforming Smartphones into Clinical Tools
OneStep’s technology turns smartphones into clinical-grade motion analysis tools, making gait analysis as simple as stepping on a bathroom scale. By capturing and analyzing patient movement data, healthcare providers gain valuable insights into mobility and overall health, enabling timely interventions and improved patient engagement.
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