Tag: Parks Associates
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,...
In brief: Bid relief, first audits, new Numotion location
August 14, 2020HME News Staff
WASHINGTON - The HME industry's champions in the House of Representatives have indicated that they're still invested in securing permanent relief for rural and other non-bid suppliers, AAHomecare says.
The champions are also invested in eliminating the oxygen budget neutrality requirement that's impacting reimbursement in rural areas, according to the association.
“The lead sponsors for (H.R. 2771) have suggested that building additional co-sponsor support for (the bill) will...
Parks Associates to hold virtual Connected Health Summit
August 14, 2020HME News Staff
ADDISON, Texas - Parks Associates will host its 7th annual?Connected Health Summit: Consumer Engagement and Innovation?conference online Sept. 1-3. The event will feature research presentations and interactive sessions focused on key topics in the connected health space. Special networking events will allow industry leaders to connect, share insights, and discuss the immediate, near-term, and long-term impact of COVID-19 on the consumer health care market. Speakers include Richard Culberson, executive...