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IoT and The Rise of the Machines in Healthcare

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During the pandemic, health care providers needed to deal with the security of devices rapidly procured and deployed within institutions and also outside the walls of providers, such as in field hospitals meeting the surge of coronavirus patients. By 2022, CTA projects that connected exercise equipment will reach sales of 2.5

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Health Consumers After COVID-19 – A View from the Consumer Technology Association

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I covered the event here in Health Populi, as I have for most of the past decade, highlighting the growth of digital health and, this year, the expanding Internet of Healthy Things called-out by Dr. Joseph Kvedar in 2015. Telehealth, too, is embraced by 3 in 5 people for both physical and mental health services.

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The Latest Health Technology Vision and Consumer Behavior Insights From Accenture

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Two-thirds of global consumers said they are likely to continue living with more than one healthy habit, such as staying active and exercising (1 in 2 people), spending more time on self-care and mental well-being (1 in 2), continuing to wash hands (79%), and boosting immunity (59% shopping more health consciously).

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Why #CES2022 Will Be Keynoted By A Health Care Innovator for the First Time

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People w3re already adopting digital tech for health before the pandemic began; Apple and Xiaomi dominated market shares for wearable tech globally, and mobile apps for health, wellness, and fitness approached 40,000 available in app stores. Our homes emerged as our health hubs in the #StayHome and quarantine times.

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Steps Count: More Steps Are Self-Care Goodness in the COVID-19 Lifestyle

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The second chart dives into the data for heart disease and cancer, showing that more steps — again, the 10,000 goal — reduces death rates for both cardiac health and for deaths from cancers. This is a useful proof-point for recommending exercise-as-medicine.

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Reimbursement Repercussions for April 2023 End of Public Health Emergency

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While the official end of the public health emergency (PHE) was extended to April 2023 for many federal government programs, two federal actions will further extend the deadline for federal Medicare reimbursement until at least December 31, 2024. Reimbursement is only one of many areas to be impacted by the end of the PHE.

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Post-Pandemic, U.S. Healthcare is Entering a “Provide More Care For Less” Era – Pondering PwC’s 2022 Forecast

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during the public health crisis. Note on the “decrease” half of the graph is exercise, with 18% of people significantly reducing their physical activity, and one-half of Americans moderately decreasing exercise. The Atlantic offered this take this week].