Source: Fortune
Summary
Experts in the healthcare industry discuss the limitations of wearable devices and health data in driving meaningful change in users’ behavior. Despite the abundance of data, people struggle to translate it into actionable steps. The solution lies in making data more actionable, providing personalized guidance, and addressing systemic barriers to healthcare access.
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Patrick Sheehan, VP at Withings, likens wearable devices to “the cop on your wrist,” highlighting their role in identifying problems rather than solving them. Ann Crady Weiss, CEO of Hatch, notes that data alone is not enough, and making it actionable is crucial. Nele Jessel, Chief Medical Officer at athenahealth, emphasizes the need to turn data into knowledge and then into action.
Lisa Shah, Chief Medical Officer at Twin Health, argues that the industry has been blaming the wrong party, assuming people don’t care about their health. She stresses the importance of tailored guidance and micro-changes. The real change, according to Sheehan, needs to come from physicians, who must act on data to screen for conditions and adjust treatment.
The conversation highlights the gap between data and action, with experts emphasizing the need for personalized guidance, systemic change, and addressing barriers to healthcare access.
