Medical Economics October 11, 2023
Richard Payerchin

Federal agency funds studies on wearables, smart devices, apps and connectivity.

Physicians and patients have more online connections ever, but there’s still much to learn about the best ways to integrate personal technology into patient care.

Three researchers shared their findings about wearables, smart devices and apps in “Digital Healthcare Innovations to Engage and Empower Patients in Their Care,” an online webinar hosted Oct. 11 by the U.S. Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ).

The agency has a Division of Digital Healthcare Research in its Center for Evidence and Practice Improvement. The division funds research that yields actionable findings about digital health care technologies that improve care for patients, clinicians and health systems, said Sheena Patel, MPH, a health...

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