The Internet of Medical Things Gold Rush (And My Grandfather ’ s Wooden Leg)

By MICHAEL MILLENSON  The most intriguing aspect of the recent Connected Health Conference was the eclectic mix of corporations claiming cutting-edge expertise in the Internet of Medical Things (IoMT). HP, a legend in computer hardware, was touting a service that scoops data from Web-enabled home devices such as bathroom scales up into the cloud and then manages the information on behalf of your doctor. This presumably fulfills their corporate vow to “engineer experiences that amaze.” Verizon, not content with deploying its cable TV clout to “deliver the promise of the digital world,” is connecting to a chip on the lid of your pill container that can monitor whether you’re taking your medications. Even Deloitte, rooted in corporate auditing, has translated its anodyne assertion that “we are continuously evolving how we work” into a partnership with Google. DeloitteASSIST uses machine learning to translate verbal requests from hospital patients into triaged messages for nurses. What the estimated 3,000 attendees and 225 exhibitors from some 50 countries shared was a lust for Internet gold. Within the Internet of Things – everyday objects made “smart” with sensors and connectivity – the fast-growing IoMT has generated particular excitement. The IoMT market is expected to reach $136.8 billion by 2021, according to a report from Allied Market Research.  It should continue to expand rapidly due to the increased availability of wearable smar...
Source: The Health Care Blog - Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Tags: Tech AT&T Deloitte Google Hanger Health Tech HP internet of medical things Michael Millenson prosthetic Verizon Source Type: blogs