- Integrated technology and smart devices enable close monitoring and better preventative measures. They have opened the door for providers to evaluate patients more thoroughly and provide a more accurate and timely prognosis. More data and analysis will encourage greater consumerism by helping patients make informed choices with regards to their care and wellness.
- Greater health-related intelligence will help advisers tailor wellness programs to particular employee populations. Today, if an employee knows from her FitBit that she only walks 7,500 steps a day, she may be more likely to sign up for the gym and take advantage of the wellness credit offered by her employer. Tomorrow, fitness facilities may partner with employers to offer incentives under a wellness program. Other devices like insulin pumps and pacemakers will also motivate employees to change their behaviors.
