Becker's Healthcare September 18, 2020
The wearables market has made significant strides in healthcare over the past year, with giants such as Apple and Fitbit launching new studies and capabilities and Amazon and Cerner teaming up on a new EHR-integrated health tracking device.
Here are 13 updates on wearable device advancements in healthcare from the past year.
Editor’s note: Updates are listed in the order as reported by Becker’s Hospital Review:
1. Google’s parent company Alphabet announced in November 2019 that it will acquire Fitbit for approximately $2.1 billion.
2. Alphabet’s life sciences subsidiary Verily was granted 510(k) clearance from the FDA on Jan. 17 for a feature enabling irregular pulse detection by its Study Watch wearable device.
3. Best Buy unveiled on Feb....
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