Four in 10 US Broadband Homes Have a Connected Health Device, Says Parks

Adoption of connected health devices in U.S. broadband homes reached 41 percent in 2017, up 4 percent from a year ago, said Parks Associates Thursday. Parks will host a workshop on crossover opportunities in connected health and the smart home Oct. 25 at the Connected Health Conference in Boston. The connected home is an important component of the personal connected health market, supporting wellness and fitness, chronic disease management and aging in place, said Parks. Nascent technologies including artificial intelligence and voice-activated devices are “creating new opportunities and spurring innovation," said Richard Scarfo, conference director.