Tag: connected health device
Survey: More than half of US internet households connected to health devices
October 5, 2022HME News Staff
ADDISON, Texas – More than 14 million U.S. internet households have used an independent living solution, such as PERS, medical alert systems or a smart home solution, according to Park Associates. Additionally, 54% of U.S. internet households now have a connected health device and are looking for new technology solutions that are integrated and focus on communication, fall detection and safety notifications, especially around fire, water and gas detections. "The ideal connected home will not...
Majority of consumers own connected health devices
August 8, 2022HME News Staff
ADDISON, Texas – Fifty four percent of U.S. Internet households own at least one connected health device and 23% own three or more, according to new consumer data from Parks Associates. Additionally, 57% of consumers find sharing device health data appealing and more than one in three seek care providers who offer this. “Driven by smart watch adoption, consumers and patients have become used to using devices to collect, transmit and interpret health data,” said Kristen Hanich,...