Session 1: Healthcare IoT: Wearables, Apps, and more
Global IoT spending in the healthcare sector is expected by some to reach USD $158 billion in 2022, and wearable (and even ingestible!) technology and wellness apps are at the forefront of this growth, but IoT’s influence on healthcare is now much deeper. Widespread use of remote patient monitoring and electronic health records is allowing caregivers to use predictive analytics to provide personalized guidance and use assets more efficiently. The biggest challenge might be data privacy and security.