IDG Contributor Network: Smart apps can improve medical devices
It seems like every day we’re hearing about how smart apps are impacting our world. From Siri, Cortana and other chatbots acting as our personal assistants, and the IoT (internet of things) monitoring our homes and cars, to AI powerhouses like Watson focusing on personalized cancer treatments, it seems like smart apps are becoming ubiquitous.
In healthcare, patient-centered care is on the verge of a game-changing makeover as consumers increasingly embrace wearable devices, home monitoring tools and mobile health apps. The launch of technologically advanced “smart” devices and analytics software, rising rates of chronic diseases and the increasing need for cost-effective treatment and disease management are expected to fuel the growth of this market.
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