How will advancements in wearable health tech (like smartwatches) integrate with Medicare?
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Answered by Sherah Beasley on April 21, 2025
Broker Licensed in TX
Answered by Joseph Bachmeier on March 26, 2025
Agent Licensed in PA, AZ, DE & 5 other states
Because technology is rapidly changing, I would think there will be some reservations about covering the latest technology until it has proven it's value.
Answered by Jennifer McDonnell on May 26, 2025
Broker Licensed in MI, AZ, CA & 10 other states
Answered by Randall Taylor on April 7, 2025
Broker Licensed in TX, MI & WI
Answered by Brady Kidwell on June 4, 2025
Broker Licensed in TN, FL, GA & KY, NC, SC & VA
Wearables could potentially be a big cost savings for Medicare in the future. Constant monitoring and early detection could create less trips to the ER. Post-surgical patients and patients discharged from the hospital, could see less frequent trips to a provider for follow ups.
Almost like Progressive Insurance's in-car monitor, called Snapshot, having a similar medical wearable, and agreeing to share the data, could potentially allow insurers to monitor vital statistics, track exercise times, sleep patterns, etc. resulting in potential savings for the more active among us.
I don't think we're there yet in terms of the technology. With all the providers and insurers out there, finding technology that will integrate all the different wearable brands and various IT systems is a tall task. We're probably not too far away, however.
Then, there's the myriad of privacy and PII (Personal Identifiable Information) concerns to be wrestled with.
Answered by Bill Filer on March 29, 2025
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Answered by Greg Milliser on April 30, 2025
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Answered by Alyssa Burgos on May 26, 2025
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Answered by Matt Rolph on April 21, 2025
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Answered by Dana Dane on April 29, 2025
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Answered by Mel Stevens on April 2, 2025
Broker Licensed in AZ
Answered by Duane Boebel on May 27, 2025
Broker Licensed in AL, AZ, FL & 12 other states
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