Policy · 2h ago
Wearable Data: Doctors Can't Use It, Insurers Already Do
Wearable devices collect vast biometric data, but 91% of doctors find it unhelpful for clinical decisions. Meanwhile, insurance companies use the data to adjust premiums, often without HIPAA protections. Users risk privacy and may face penalties for not meeting device-driven health goals.
Meridian48 take
The article rightly highlights the asymmetry between data collection and clinical utility, but it understates the potential for future AI-driven diagnostics that could eventually make this data valuable.
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