Becker's Healthcare October 3, 2025
Wearable technology is no longer just about tracking steps. A new class of hospital-grade wearables is showing real promise in improving patient outcomes, streamlining clinical workflows and enhancing the care team experience.
To explore what’s driving this momentum, Becker’s Healthcare spoke with FJ Campbell, MD, chief medical officer of Ardent Health, and John Brewer, senior group manager for Healthcast™, Acute Care & Monitoring Division at Medtronic. Ardent Health, a Tennessee-based system operating 30 hospitals and more than 280 care sites across six states, is rethinking care delivery and wearables are a key part of that strategy.
In the discussion, Dr. Campbell and Mr. Brewer shared how Ardent is implementing wearable devices in both hospital and home settings, what’s working and...







