More Than 40% of Broadband Homes Own Connected Health Device, Says Parks

Some 42% of U.S. broadband households own at least one connected health device, 28% own a wearable and 15% have a connected medical device such as a smart thermometer or wireless continuous positive airway pressure machine, said Parks Associates Monday. The next generation of healthcare innovation will be driven by the development of “a virtual consumer-centric health home” and an ecosystem of clinical and non-clinical services, said Mark Francis, chief digital health integration officer, Electronic Caregiver. Parks plans a virtual event on connected health Wednesday at noon EDT.