Wearables, smartphones and RPM can improve heart health — if patients can get the tech and use it

Medical Economics April 7, 2025
Richard Payerchin

Key Takeaways

• Wearable devices and apps can aid heart health but won’t solve SDOH barriers affecting underserved communities.
• Digital drivers of health, such as internet access and digital literacy, are vital for effective health technology use.
• Technology can promote heart-healthy behaviors, but its success depends on acceptability, usability, and addressing privacy concerns.
• Universal design and community-based research are crucial for developing equitable health technologies that cater to diverse populations.

American Heart Association says physicians should consider how digital drivers of health affect patients.

Wearable health devices, smartphone applications and remote patient monitoring all have potential to help patients reduce their risk of heart disease — if patients can get and use the technology.

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