Medical Economics September 3, 2019
Avery Hurt

Smart thermostats, home security systems, fitness watches, and other devices that connect with each other and the internet, make up what is called the Internet of Things (IoT). And these devices are ubiquitous these days.

There is another world of internet-connected devices that has not caught on quite so quickly: The Internet of Medical Things (IoMT). Andrew Keller, MD, chief medical officer and chief medical information officer for Western Connecticut Medical Group describes the IoMT as “devices that can collect and exchange data—either with users or other devices—via the internet, and are used to allow doctors to be more aware of a patient’s condition on real-time basis.”

The IoMT could potentially make managing chronic conditions more efficient and more...

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