Healthcare And The Internet Of Things

Although the Internet of Things (IoT) is heavily overhyped, the specific case of healthcare (HCIoT) may be uniquely well positioned. The number of players jockeying to be involved in HCIoT is huge. This article attempts to "cherry pick" those who will "move the needle" as opposed to proving comprehensive coverage. Important regulatory challenges remain - examples include the Medicare Telehealth Parity Act and the FDA's Unique Device Identifier rules. Large capitalization players are making large investments in this area. However, key beneficiaries may be nimble companies offering "lowtech" solutions and the controllers of the "master key" health record data.