Google, Fitbit launch new cloud analytics tools to help hospitals harness wearables data

From fitness and activity trackers to smartwatches and “smart clothing,” the possibilities in the wearable technology industry are practically limitless. As more people adopt connected wearables for health and wellness, wearables provide a whole new category of data that can be utilized for chronic condition management, pre and post-surgery evaluation, population health efforts, clinical research, and to improve patient outcomes and care delivery. This article offers some insights into how Google’s Fitbit is leveraging cloud and analytics in combination with wearable data to impact patient outcomes.

Source: Fierce Healthcare