Forbes January 18, 2023
Joe Harpaz

Healthcare’s entry into a digital, consumer-first landscape is rapidly taking shape, and signs of progress are everywhere. Those signs are creating a wave of enthusiasm for the “digitized” future of our industry – and rightfully so.

Wearables have shown the potential to encourage healthier living and promote wellness by providing visibility into an individual’s lifestyle habits. But, the utility largely ends there.

Most physicians are not interested in reviewing data trends recorded on a personal device because the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued only a small number of certifications for the benefits they claim to provide.

There is no denying that wearables in particular empower patients with visibility into their health allowing them to take a more...

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Topics: Digital Health, Patient / Consumer, Physician, Provider, Survey / Study, Technology, Trends, Wearables
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