Health Insurer Gives Free Fitness Bands

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...
Are Health Tech Devices Designed for the Elderly?

Are Health Tech Devices Designed for the Elderly?

Our world faces challenges dealing with an aging population as individuals live longer than ever before. Wearable Health Tech and other mobile devices hold forth the promise of helping provide more effective healthcare for the elderly, save costs, and give individuals...
Wearables Help Save $5 Million in Health Cost

Wearables Help Save $5 Million in Health Cost

The healthcare savings to be found in Big Data from fitness bands and other wearable Health Tech devices are not just a “someday maybe” dream. According to a story in MedCity News, representatives from JFK Health have reported saving $5 million over the...
Hospitals Aren’t Ready for Big Data

Hospitals Aren’t Ready for Big Data

A new report released by MeriTalk reveals the results of a survey of more than 151 decision makers in U.S. hospitals. The study looked into the potential impact of Big Data, mobile, cloud, and social media technologies on the delivery of health care in this country....