Harnessing Unruly Digital Health Data

As medical devices and digital apps increasingly merge, patients, healthcare professionals, and medtech companies find themselves armed with more and richer data. Digitally-enabled medical devices can record data which, if used properly, facilitates more personalized care and drives better outcomes for patients. These advanced devices also provide medtech companies with the information they need to do two important things: continually optimize product performance and prove to key stakeholders the efficacy and value of their products. And more of these devices are on the way. Let’s consider two examples. A cardiologist implants a device within a stroke victim to monitor heart rhythm. This device connects via Bluetooth technology to a receiver in the patient’s bedroom, which sends real-time readings to the cardiologist’s office. This enhanced monitoring allows the physician to flag early warning signs in the patient. The medtech company could then use evidence of how the device prevents high-cost emergency room visits to make a case to payers for why they should cover the product. Or, take an advanced glucose monitor that tracks blood sugar readings for a type 2 diabetic – and allows her to view her individual numbers and trends in her numbers on her smartphone. It also registers all potential variables – from the type of test strip used to the battery life of the monitor â€...
Source: MDDI - Category: Medical Devices Authors: Tags: Digital Health Source Type: news