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A wave of new medical accessories are connecting to the Apple Watch so that people can manage their health from their wrist. It’s a leap forward in the utility of wearable devices.
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Connected healthcare is finally becoming a reality.
In fact, it’s estimated that the global healthcare sector will pour about $410 billion into IoT devices, services, and software in 2022, according to a report from the research firm Grand View Research. That’s up from up from the $58.9 billion invested in 2014, according to the same report.
Why are healthcare organisations beginning to embrace the technology? Well, for starters, it’s because there’s more demand than ever to make healthcare more efficient and effective. And a lot of this demand stems from rising healthcare costs and regulations, Greg Petroff, GE’s chief experience officer for digital, told Business Insider.
The Apple Heart Study app is a first-of-its-kind research study using Apple Watch’s heart rate sensor to collect data on irregular heart rhythms.
“Echo, what time is my MRI scheduled?” Voice interface technology has long promised to make accessing information and completing simple tasks more convenient. By now, you’ve likely heard of or talked to Apple’s Siri, Google Assistant, or Amazon’s Alexa. The convenience these interfaces provide is evident to those who’ve integrated them into their routines. But … Continued
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