Telehealth Consultations on the Rise

Telehealth Consultations on the Rise

Wearable Health Tech devices not only collect biometric data about patients around the clock, they also make it practical for healthcare workers to consult with patients without having to meet with them face to face under some circumstances. The market research firm...
Artery Sensor Reduces Hospital Readmissions

Artery Sensor Reduces Hospital Readmissions

Last year, we covered a device called the CardioMEMS HF System that monitors the pressure of the blood pumped by a patient’s heart. The tiny electro-mechanical device is inserted in a patient’s pulmonary artery, where it transmits data wirelessly. The...
25 Telemedicine Kiosks Roll Out in Ohio [video]

25 Telemedicine Kiosks Roll Out in Ohio [video]

HealthSpot is a company that has developed a telemedicine kiosk for consumers. Placed in retail settings, consumers can consult privately with a doctor to discuss symptoms and determine what course of treatment is required. The patient is given access to various...
Survey Shows Low Consumer Interest in Health Tech

Survey Shows Low Consumer Interest in Health Tech

Study after study shows that consumers, healthcare professionals, insurance companies, and employers are all interested in wearable Health Tech devices to help monitor and improve the health of the user. So it is a bit surprising to see the results of a new survey by...