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Accelerate Health – The Innovation Channel

Designing for seniors means designing for all

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

 

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.
 

'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.
 

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.