by Alfred Poor | January 4, 2017 | General News, Health
When we think of ways that technology can assist users, we tend to think of wearable devices. But one of the problems with wearables is that you have to remember to put it on. People are more likely to use a smart device if it is a natural part of their activities....
by Alfred Poor | January 3, 2017 | General News, Health, Medical
I’m enroute to CES 2017 in Las Vegas. Officially, the show does not start for two more days, but the programs for members of the press start today. There are press conferences, as well as “mini-exhibits” just for the press for the next three nights....
by Alfred Poor | January 2, 2017 | Enabling Tech, General News, Health, Medical
Happy New Year! Last year was a big year for wearable Health Tech and related digital health products and services, and I expect that the pace of growth will be even faster in 2017. The entire wearable industry is the product of the synergy created by the development...
by Alfred Poor | December 30, 2016 | Enabling Tech, General News, Health, Medical
In my last post, I highlighted some of the stories that got the most attention on the Health Tech Insider site this year. In this article, I’m going to call out the three most important developments in 2016, as I see it. FDA Becomes Friendly to Wearables: The...
by Alfred Poor | December 30, 2016 | Enabling Tech, General News, Health, Medical, Podcast
Health Tech Insider Editor Alfred Poor makes some predictions about what lies ahead for wearable Health Tech in 2017. Click here to listen.