Becker's Healthcare July 11, 2025
HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. wants every American using a wearable health device within four years. But is that goal worthwhile — and attainable?
Health system leaders told Becker’s that it’s a deserving outcome that won’t be easy to accomplish.
“Wearables hold tremendous promise — especially when used to empower patients, enrich remote care and enable early intervention, although the value depends heavily on context, accuracy and integration,” said Sunil Dadlani, executive vice president and chief information, digital and cybersecurity officer of Morristown, N.J.-based Atlantic Health System.
Wearables are effective for chronic disease management, nudging patients into making behavioral changes while reducing strain on health systems, he said.
But for healthcare to embrace a wearable-centric strategy, the industry must...
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