by Alfred Poor | June 9, 2015 | Enabling Tech, Health, Medical
You probably have noticed by now that your physicians and hospitals and other clinical healthcare providers are using electronic health records (EHR) to gather, store, and report your health data. You may also have noticed that they are also encouraging you to log...
by Alfred Poor | June 2, 2015 | Medical
toSense is a startup based in San Diego, California, and the company has quietly created a device that can monitor a patient’s heart at home. The CoVa Monitoring device is worn like a necklace, and communicates wirelessly either to a base unit or an Android...
by Alfred Poor | May 29, 2015 | Fitness, Health
Companies a returning to employee wellness programs to encourage workers to make healthier choices. In addition to saving costs through reduced absenteeism, companies also find that these programs can result in higher morale and better employee retention. A lot goes...
by Alfred Poor | May 7, 2015 | Fitness, Health, Medical
A new report from the market research firm Tractica covers “Smart Clothing and Body Sensors.” As with most early-stage markets, we see the familiar “hockey stick” forecasts that start small and rise rapidly (often with no end to growth in...
by Alfred Poor | December 5, 2014 | Health
In case you had any doubts about the potential for wearable Health Tech devices lowering healthcare costs, consider the new OptimaFit rewards program that Optima Health just introduced. By enrolling in a qualifying personal or family health insurance plan, subscribers...
