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Accelerate Health – The Innovation Channel

Connected data ecosystems can enable patient engagement, independent senior living

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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.

 

Accelerating the patient voice: How it is vital for designing technology effectively

Kerry Amato, executive director of health innovation at HIMSS, speaks with Brook McCall, director of the Tech Access Initiative at the United Spinal Association, about the importance of involving the patient from the start when designing technology.
 

Accelerate maternal health: Heart health in women

In this episode of Accelerate Health Podcast, Dr. Ellen Seely, director of clinical research for Brigham and Women's Hospital and research lead for Heart Health 4 Moms, discusses how pregnancy complications are a window into future health issues.
 

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.
 

Designing for seniors means designing for all

Dr. Joe Kvedar, senior advisor of virtual care at Mass General Brigham, discusses the future of virtual care as the population ages.