We've discussed and touched upon the following:
- What's important to consider in Corporate Innovation 
- How Pharma works
- Major challenges and pitfalls encountered by Digital Health Startups

 How can we make Healthcare Uncomplicated?

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Corporate Innovation: where Digital Health meets Pharma

The world is going through a digital transformation. And this is also true for the pharmaceutical industry, which has always been a pioneer when it comes to innovation. In today's world, innovation needs to be more than just an idea. It needs to be a real-life solution that can make a difference in people's lives. The only way to achieve this is by combining different fields and bringing together experts from different industries.

If you said "digital health," we're right there with you. But let's not forget pharma! Turns out they're both in need of some innovation, and they can help each other out with it.

Take digital health: it's changing how patients manage their health and take care of themselves. But pharmaceutical companies want to be able to reach those patients, too—and they don't want to keep paying for ads that don't work as well as they should. That's where pharma comes in: pharma companies can use their expertise in reaching customers through digital platforms and make sure ads are being seen by the right people at the right time. And since pharma companies have already done the research needed for drug safety and effectiveness, they can also be a big help when it comes to educating patients about how to take care of themselves.

One of the biggest challenges for Digital Health Startups is making sure that the health information (HIPAA-compliant, of course) is secure.

Another challenge is making sure that a startup's digital tools are compatible with other medical devices.

It's also important to make sure that their products are easy to use by patients who may not be tech-savvy.

The digital health industry is growing rapidly, but it's also very young and dynamic. It's important to know what you're getting into before you start your own company.

Here are some of the major challenges and pitfalls that digital health startups face:

1. The healthcare industry has a lot of regulations, and these regulations can vary by state or country.

2. many players in the digital health space have deep pockets, which means that companies need to invest heavily in growth and marketing to stay competitive.

3. Digital health startups often have small teams working on multiple projects at once, which can lead to communication issues among team members if they aren't careful about prioritizing tasks appropriately.

Digital health startups face a lot of challenges, from a lack of funding to get their product off the ground. But some common pitfalls tend to trip up new companies more than others.

One of the biggest challenges for these startups is what we like to call "the pivot." It's not always obvious when it's time for a pivot, but it often comes down to whether or not your product is doing what you need it to do. If you're finding that your users aren't clicking on your ads or using your app as much as they should, then maybe it's time to revisit your product and see if there are ways you can make it better.

#digitalhealth #pharma #healthcare #digitalinnovation #innovaton

Corporate Innovation - where Digital Health meets Pharma by Shwen Gwee

For eight years, Glen Gilmore served on the board of directors of a university hospital while serving as a US mayor for a city of nearly 90,000. While serving as mayor, Glen was called a "man of action" by TIME magazine and a "national hero" by the New York Times for establishing an emergency medical response to America's Anthrax Crisis.

Glen is also a lawyer and a founding faculty member of the Rutgers School of Business Digital Marketing Program where he created and provided instruction relating to healthcare marketing, privacy, and emerging technologies.

The Topic is: Healthcare and the Metaverse

We've discussed and touched upon the following:

- Let's start with the basics: What do you mean by the #Metaverse 
- Why is the Metaverse so exciting for the #Healthcare industry?
- What needs to happen to make the Metaverse a more likely venue for telehealth?

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The Metaverse is an exciting new technology that allows people from all over the world to interact and communicate with each other in a virtual space. It's also a new way for healthcare professionals to connect with patients, allowing them to see their patient's symptoms in real-time and provide more effective care.

The Metaverse is a virtual world where people can interact, communicate and experience things together. This is exciting for the healthcare industry because it allows people to be connected in new ways that were not possible before.

The Metaverse has many potential uses in healthcare including:
- Connecting doctors and patients through virtual visits
- Helping people who have lost limbs adjust to their new prosthetics
- Providing mental health support for those suffering from depression or anxiety

The Metaverse is exciting for healthcare because it can help connect people with a wide range of health services, from mental health to medical. The Metaverse will allow healthcare professionals to interact with patients in new ways, which is especially helpful for those who are struggling with mental health issues.

The Metaverse also provides a way for people to connect with their doctors and other professionals without having to leave the comfort of their own homes. This means that people won't have to worry about finding transportation or worrying about missing work if they need to take time off. It's a safer way for patients to get the care they need while staying close to home.

The Metaverse also allows doctors and other healthcare professionals to collaborate with one another more easily than ever before. This will lead them into new areas of research and treatment that might not have been possible without it

The Metaverse needs to be more than just an environment in which people can interact with each other. It needs to be a venue for telehealth that is accessible to everyone, regardless of socioeconomic status or geographic location.

Healthcare and the Metaverse by Glen Gilmore

The Topic is: The Importance of Partnerships in #digitalhealth 

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- Why Partnerships are so crucial in Digital Health to increase chances of success
- You use #connectthedots , can you expand on this?

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There is a lot of potentials for digital health to revolutionize healthcare. Everything from the way we collect and store data, to how we process it and how we keep people from making the same mistakes in the future is going to be transformed. However, what digital health really needs is a cooperative attitude – one that can embrace the strengths of all its different stakeholders. Partnerships can help foster this cooperation and make digital health an even more powerful tool for improving our overall well-being.

Digital health is an exciting emerging field and it's clear that collaboration between healthcare providers and technology companies can create transformative change. In the same way, technology companies will likely continue to benefit from collaborating with healthcare providers on mobile health solutions.

Healthcare is a new digital frontier and no one person or organization can solve the problems of digital health alone. The ecosystem needs to come together in harmony for everyone to win.

The ability to use cloud-based big data to assist with clinical decision-making presents potential solutions in the areas of healthcare that need it most. With the right partners, there is no limit to where companies can go. The possibilities for this technology are endless, and it is up to the industry and its leaders to keep pushing forward.

The Importance of Partnerships in Digital Health by Brian O'Connor

The Topic is: Automation and #AI (#artificialintelligence) in #radiology 

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- We talked about trends in Radiology
- What are the patient benefits when using automatic measurement tools?
- The impact of Radiology, in particular, Sonography?

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The medical field is facing many challenges with regard to the use of automation and AI in #medicine. The question we are asking today is: "How can we implement AI into radiology?"

What is AI?

AI stands for: "Artificial Intelligence". This is a type of computer system that can learn, understand, solve problems and make decisions without being programmed by people.

Why should we use it?

Automation and AI can be used in radiology because they are helpful when it comes to handling large amounts of data, making decisions based on the data, and making recommendations based on the data. They can also help us detect patterns in images more quickly than humans ever could

The use of automation and AI in radiology is on the rise. Automated detection of abnormalities has been used for several years to identify lesions on chest X-rays, but it is now being applied to other imaging modalities as well. Automated detection of abnormalities has been shown to reduce interpretation time, improve confidence in decisions made by radiologists, and reduce errors compared with manual interpretation of images. Automation can be used in conjunction with human radiologists or independently.

Radiology is a field that has been ripe for automation for years. It's a highly detailed, intricate practice that requires manual skill and specialized knowledge. And it's also one of the most important medical fields in which to be accurate—radiology is the only way to diagnose certain cancers and other diseases, so mistakes can be devastating.

But now, the technology is finally here to make this happen. AI (Artificial Intelligence) can be used to help analyze images of the body, identifying abnormalities and helping #doctors make better diagnoses than they would have been able to make before.

#radiologist #ehealth #digitalhealth #mhealth #telehealth #telemedicine #fujifilm

Automation and AI (Artificial Intelligence) in Radiology by Anne-Laure Jet

João Bocas - The Wearables Expert ™ Interviews Karl Hess, Managing Director at Outcome Capital

The Topic is: The Future of #technology & #healthcare 

We've discussed and touched upon the following:

- What are a few areas within Healthcare that may derive the most benefit from Technological Innovation over the next 5 - 10 years?
- What Tech Innovations are you most excited about?
- Can you leave us with some words of wisdom from your investment / capital world please?

 How can we make #Healthcare Uncomplicated?

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The healthcare industry is full of opportunity for technological innovation. There are several areas in healthcare that could benefit from the introduction of new technologies, including:

1) Patient monitoring and data collection. As the population ages and technology improves, it's becoming increasingly important to have a better understanding of how patients are doing and what their needs are. This will lead to more accurate diagnoses and better treatment plans that are tailored to each individual patient's needs.

2) Telemedicine. Telemedicine refers to the use of digital technology to connect doctors with patients over long distances, often through video conferencing or other forms of virtual consultation. This is already being widely used in many countries around the world, but it has yet to become a common practice in the United States. As telemedicine becomes more common here, it will allow doctors to provide medical care remotely, which will reduce costs by reducing travel expenses as well as improve accessibility for many people who currently lack access to healthcare services due to their location or employment status (e.g., school bus drivers).

3) Wearable tech/Internet-of-Things (IoT). The IoT refers to any device that connects wirelessly with other devices using an internet connection

HealthTech Innovations in 2023

In the next few years, health tech innovations are going to be more important than ever before. This is why it's so important to know what the trends are and what will happen in the next few years. HealthTech Innovations will become more popular, which is a good thing because it's been around for a long time and has helped many people stay healthy. However, as technology becomes more advanced and faster, there will be some new technology that comes out that will change how we live our lives. There are many different types of health tech innovations: medical devices, mobile apps, wearable devices and sensors.

HealthTech Innovations are becoming more and more important in the coming years.

In the last 10 years, healthTech has made huge strides in improving our quality of life. We now have options for dealing with ailments that were previously very difficult to treat and manage. In addition, we are now able to monitor our health in ways that we never could before, which allows us to better understand how our bodies work and react.

It is estimated that by 2023, HealthTech will be a $7 trillion industry


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The Future of Technology & Healthcare with Karl Hess

The Topic is: #DTx Digital Therapeutics and Wearable Implications 

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- What is DTx?
- How do you see the impact of wearables and its implications?
- What do you think is important to consider? 

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Wearable technology has been a huge trend in the last few years. It started with fitness trackers and now includes everything from smart glasses to smart watches, smart rings, and even smart jewelry.

But what do these devices do? What can they tell us about ourselves? And how will they change the way we interact with technology?

Digital therapeutics are a growing field, and they're not going anywhere. Digital therapeutics are tools that help people manage their mental health, which can be helpful in the long run.

One major implication of this new technology is that it's expanding the scope of wearable technology. Wearable devices are already being used to help people with mental illness, but they're also being used to help people with physical disabilities.

Another implication is that digital therapeutics may increase access to mental healthcare services for people who don't have access to it otherwise.

In the last few years, digital therapeutics has been a hot topic in the world of healthcare. Wearable devices are one of the most popular forms of digital therapeutics, but they can be hard to understand.

Wearables are small devices that you wear on your body and can measure your health. They include things like smart watches and fitness trackers, but they also include more complex devices like electrocardiogram (ECG) monitors or heart rate monitors.

The hope is that these devices will help people manage their health better by providing them with real-time data about their bodies and allowing them to act on this information. For example, if a wearable detects that your heart rate is higher than normal, it might send an alert to your phone so that you can check on your health and make sure everything is okay.

There is a new wave of technology that is beginning to change the way we live. Wearables are becoming more and more popular, and they're changing the way we think about health.

Wearables are devices that you wear on your body, like smart watches or fitness trackers. They're designed to help you track your activity levels throughout the day, which can help you make better decisions about how you spend your time and energy.

This technology has been around for a while now, but it's only recently that it has become so affordable and accessible. As a result, people are using wearables to monitor their physical activity and sleep patterns in order to make sure they're getting enough exercise each day and getting enough rest at night. In fact, many people even use these devices as an alarm clock!

Wearable technology has opened up new opportunities when it comes to health care because it allows us to keep track of our own health so easily—and this means we don't have to rely on doctors' appointments as often! We can monitor our own progress toward goals like losing weight or increasing our activity levels without having to wait for someone else's approval. 

#DTx #digitalhealth #healthtech #IoT #healthcare #wearableTech

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João Bocas - The #Wearables Expert ™ Interviews Umang Patel, Chief Clinical Information Officer at Microsoft

The Topic is: Clinicians using #digitalhealth tools 

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- What are the main benefits of using digital tools?
- How do you see the adoption of digital tools right now?
- In your opinion what is most exciting at the moment?

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The adoption of digital tools in healthcare has been increasing in recent years, but it still varies across different regions and healthcare systems.

In general, developed countries tend to have higher adoption rates of digital tools in healthcare compared to developing countries. However, even in developed countries, there can be variations in adoption rates based on factors such as the size and complexity of healthcare systems, regulations and policies, and financial resources.

Some common digital tools used in healthcare include electronic health records (EHRs), telemedicine, mobile health apps, remote patient monitoring, and artificial intelligence (AI) for diagnosis and treatment.

The COVID-19 pandemic has also accelerated the adoption of digital tools in healthcare, as providers looked for ways to deliver care remotely and reduce in-person contact to prevent the spread of the virus.

Despite the benefits of digital tools in healthcare, there are also some challenges to adoption, including concerns about data privacy and security, interoperability issues between different systems, and the need for provider training and support.

There are several benefits of using digital tools in healthcare:

Improved patient care: Digital tools can help healthcare providers deliver better patient care by improving accuracy and efficiency in diagnosis and treatment. Electronic health records (EHRs) can be easily accessed by multiple providers, allowing for better coordination and communication among healthcare teams.

Enhanced patient engagement: Digital tools can empower patients to take control of their health by providing access to information and resources to better understand their health conditions and treatment options. Patients can also use digital tools to monitor their own health, such as tracking physical activity and managing chronic conditions.

Increased efficiency: Digital tools can streamline administrative tasks, such as scheduling appointments, processing payments, and managing medical records. This can save time and reduce errors, allowing healthcare providers to focus on delivering care.

Better communication: Digital tools can facilitate communication between patients and providers, such as telemedicine, secure messaging, and video conferencing. This can increase accessibility to care, especially for those in remote or underserved areas.

Improved research and innovation: Digital tools can be used to collect and analyze data on patient health, which can inform research and innovation in healthcare. This can lead to new treatments and technologies that can improve patient outcomes and quality of life.

#clinicians #medtech #digitaltools #digitalhealth #digitalhealthcare #microsoft #micrsofthealth

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João Bocas - The #Wearables Expert ™ Interviews John Reites. CEO at Thread Research 

The Topic is: Co-Creating Research with Patients

We've discussed and touched upon the following :
- How is the industry co-creating research with Patients?
- What are the most important aspects to consider?
- What are the most common challenges in Decentralized Trials?

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The co-creation of research with patients has become an increasingly important trend in the healthcare industry. This approach involves collaborating with patients and their caregivers to ensure that research is patient-centered, addresses patient priorities and concerns, and produces outcomes that are relevant to patients. There are several ways in which the industry is co-creating research with patients, including:

Patient engagement in research design: Patients and caregivers are involved in the design of research studies, including defining research questions, selecting outcome measures, and developing study protocols.

Patient involvement in research recruitment: Patients are involved in the recruitment of other patients to participate in research studies, often through patient advocacy groups.

Patient participation in research conduct: Patients and caregivers participate in the conduct of research studies, including data collection, analysis, and interpretation.

Patient involvement in dissemination of research findings: Patients and caregivers are involved in the dissemination of research findings to other patients and the broader community, often through patient advocacy groups and social media.

Overall, the co-creation of research with patients is seen as a way to improve the relevance, quality, and impact of research on patient outcomes. By involving patients in all aspects of research, the industry can ensure that research is patient-centered and addresses the real-world concerns of patients and their caregivers.

Decentralized clinical trials (DCTs) are becoming increasingly popular in the healthcare industry due to their ability to improve patient participation and engagement, reduce costs, and increase trial efficiency. However, there are also several challenges associated with DCTs, including:

Technology and infrastructure: DCTs rely heavily on technology and infrastructure to facilitate remote data collection and communication between patients and researchers. Ensuring that patients have access to reliable technology and infrastructure can be a challenge, especially for patients in rural or low-income areas.

Patient recruitment and retention: DCTs often require patients to be more involved in their own care and to take on more responsibility for data collection and reporting. This can lead to recruitment and retention challenges, as some patients may find the additional responsibility overwhelming or difficult to manage.

Regulatory compliance: Regulatory requirements for DCTs can vary by country and region, and ensuring compliance with local regulations can be a challenge for multi-national studies.

Data quality and integrity: Ensuring the quality and integrity of data collected remotely can be challenging, as there is often less direct oversight and monitoring of patients and study sites.

Patient safety: Ensuring patient safety in DCTs can be challenging, as patients may not have the same level of in-person monitoring and support as in traditional clinical trials.

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João Bocas - The #Wearables Expert ™ Interviews Serrah Linares, SVP Partnerships at Optum, Nashville Health Council Fellow, Contributor at Forbes Council and Top 25 HealthTech Thought Leader.

The Topic is: How to Accelerate Innovation in Digital Health

We've discussed and touched upon the following:
- Presssure is certainly on for Digital Health start ups, pressure to get adoption, drive ROI (return on Investment) for customer and build sustainable and profitable businesses. What advice would you offer to those working in digital health to achieve this?

- How can traditional healthcare industry learn from big tech companies on customer acquisition and brand loyalty among millennials?

- What innovation priorities are trending across the organizations you work with?

How can we make Healthcare Uncomplicated?

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As an expert in the healthcare industry, Serrah Linares recommends that digital health startups should focus on creating solutions that solve real problems for patients and healthcare providers. She also advises them to partner with established healthcare companies to gain credibility and leverage their expertise. Additionally, she suggests that startups prioritize data security and privacy to gain trust from patients and healthcare organizations. Finally, she encourages startups to focus on building long-term relationships with their customers and stakeholders to ensure sustained adoption and success.

In order for the traditional healthcare industry to learn from big tech companies on customer acquisition and brand loyalty among millennials, they can start by leveraging technology to offer more personalized and convenient healthcare experiences. This can include offering telemedicine services, mobile apps for tracking health metrics, and online platforms for scheduling appointments and accessing medical records.

Additionally, healthcare providers can also learn from big tech companies by focusing on creating engaging and interactive experiences that prioritize the needs and preferences of millennials. This can involve incorporating gamification and social media elements into healthcare services, as well as partnering with influencers and other digital platforms to reach and engage younger consumers.

Overall, by adopting a customer-centric approach and prioritizing innovation and technology, the traditional healthcare industry can learn from big tech companies and improve customer acquisition and brand loyalty among millennials.

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How to Accelerate Innovation in Digital Health

João Bocas - The #Wearables Expert ™ Interviews Dave DeBronkart, called "E-Patient", Patient Empowerment Evangelist , Author and Keynote Speaker.

The Topic is: Fast Healthcare Interoperability Resources (FHIR) - a new era for Patients 

We've discussed and touched upon the following:
- What is FHIR (Fast Interoperability Interoperability Resources)

- What are the main Benefits and the main Challenges?

- What is the difference between API (application programming interface) and FHIR?

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In this video, we'll dive into the world of FHIR and explore what it is, the main benefits it offers, the challenges it presents, and how it differs from APIs. We'll also explore how FHIR is making healthcare uncomplicated.

So, what is FHIR? FHIR, or Fast Healthcare Interoperability Resources, is a standard for exchanging healthcare information electronically. It's designed to make it easier for healthcare providers, patients, and healthcare organizations to access and share healthcare data seamlessly across different systems.

One of the main benefits of FHIR is that it allows for more efficient and accurate healthcare data exchange. With FHIR, healthcare providers can quickly and easily access patient data from other providers, making it easier to provide better, more coordinated care.

However, like any new technology, FHIR also presents several challenges. One of the biggest challenges is ensuring the security and privacy of patient data. As FHIR allows for more efficient and widespread sharing of patient data, it's essential that strict security protocols are in place to protect patient privacy.

Another challenge is the need for standardized data formats. Without standardized data formats, it becomes difficult for different healthcare systems to communicate with each other effectively. FHIR aims to solve this problem by standardizing data formats, making it easier for healthcare systems to exchange information.

So, how does FHIR differ from APIs? While APIs allow for the exchange of data between different systems, they often lack the standardization required to ensure seamless interoperability. FHIR, on the other hand, is specifically designed to provide a standardized approach to healthcare data exchange, making it easier for different systems to communicate with each other.

Now, let's talk about the difference between FHIR and APIs. APIs, or application programming interfaces, are a way for different software systems to communicate with each other. FHIR is a type of API that is specifically designed for healthcare information exchange. It provides a standardized way for different healthcare systems to exchange data with each other.

Finally, let's talk about how we can make healthcare uncomplicated. One way to do this is by implementing FHIR. By making it easier for healthcare systems to communicate and share data with each other, we can create a more coordinated and efficient healthcare system. This can lead to better health outcomes for patients and a more sustainable healthcare system overall.


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FHIR - Fast Healthcare Interoperability Resources - a New era for Patients

We discussed: 
- Accuracy and lack of 
- Consumer Wearables in Studies 
- The Role of Wearables in Healthcare 

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Wearable technology has gained popularity in recent years, offering seamless integration into our lives. However, challenges hinder its full potential. 

Achieving accurate and reliable data collection is a primary challenge for wearables. Factors like sensor limitations, calibration, and data analysis algorithms impact accuracy.

- Sensor Limitations: Wearables rely on sensors to capture physiological signals, but inherent limitations can affect precision. Motion artifacts, signal interference, and device placement introduce errors. Improving sensor technology is vital.

- Calibration: Rigorous calibration procedures ensure accuracy. Wearable manufacturers must invest in research to enhance calibration techniques.

- Data Analysis Algorithms: Advanced algorithms are crucial for interpreting wearable data. Distinguishing between noise and relevant data requires accuracy. Continual improvement and validation of these algorithms are necessary.

Consumer wearables offer valuable data for research, but lack of standardization and privacy concerns pose challenges.

- Standardization: Variations among wearables complicate data comparability. Standardization of sensor technologies, data collection protocols, and algorithms is essential for reliable multi-device studies.

- Privacy Concerns: Wearables collect sensitive data, requiring stringent privacy measures. Anonymization, encryption, and adherence to ethical guidelines protect participant information.

- Collaboration: Collaboration between wearable manufacturers and researchers can establish industry standards, data sharing protocols, and interoperability. Regulatory bodies can enforce ethical practices.

Wearables have the potential to revolutionize healthcare, but challenges regarding medical accuracy, integration, user engagement, and data ethics must be addressed.
Medical Accuracy: Consumer wearables may not meet medical-grade device standards. Establishing guidelines and validation processes will bridge this gap.

Integration: Seamless integration with existing healthcare systems is crucial. Interoperability standards enable effective communication between wearables, EHRs, and healthcare systems, enhancing patient care.

- User Engagement: Sustained engagement is essential for wearable adoption, especially for chronic conditions. User-friendly designs, motivational elements, and personalization can enhance engagement and encourage healthy behavior changes.

- Data Ethics: Protecting patient privacy, ensuring secure data storage and transmission, and transparent communication about data usage build trust. Guidelines for data ownership, consent, and usage are necessary.

- Collaboration and Advancements: Stakeholders must collaborate to overcome challenges. Healthcare providers, wearable manufacturers, regulatory authorities, and researchers can drive standardization, interoperability, and privacy guidelines.

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