Summary
Wearable devices such as smartwatches and fitness trackers are becoming common in the U.S., with many people willing to share data from these devices with healthcare providers. Newsweek is hosting a webinar to discuss how these devices impact health systems and their potential benefits and challenges.
Key Facts
- Wearable technology includes devices like Apple Watches and Fitbits.
- Almost one-third of Americans use wearable devices.
- Over 80% of users are okay sharing their wearable data with healthcare professionals.
- Health systems are investing in programs using these devices to monitor patients' health.
- Wearables track various health metrics like heart rate and sleep patterns.
- New data from wearables can strain healthcare systems and require updated technology and staffing.
- The FDA announced fewer regulations on wearables for health and wellness in January.
- Newsweek will host a webinar on January 22 to discuss the return on investment (ROI) for health systems using wearables.
