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Accelerate Health – The Innovation Channel

How home robots can help keep seniors connected

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Richard Marshall, director of business development at CareClever, talks about his company's Cutii robotics at startup accelerator MassChallenge's HealthTech Open Night.

 

Consumer devices alone won't bring communities into smart city ecosystems

Connected thermostats and fitness trackers are a good start toward smart communities, but Parks Associates' Jennifer Kent says consumers expect many digital health devices to be reimbursed or provided by public or industry stakeholders.
 

Connected data ecosystems can enable patient engagement, independent senior living

Technology Association of Oregon President and CEO Skip Newberry points to early implementations of smart homes to address the social determinants of health and the barriers they faced.
 

Supporting adolescence mental health with VR

Limbix Research Director Jessica Lake speaking at startup accelerator MassChallenge's HealthTech Open Night discusses the need for digital mental health tools to increase access to care.
 

'Collaboration brings innovation': Importance of including patient voice in healthcare

Swapna Kakani, a patient advocate, tells her story of living with a rare disease and becoming a part of the emerging wave of patient leaders.