Adapt wearable technology to expand penetration of health insurance

Wearables today collect a range of data that go far beyond tracking steps. There are devices that can keep a tab on heart rate, stress levels and blood pressure

Most exciting developments in healthcare today come from technology, and it’s putting consumers in the driver’s seat. Wearables and the Internet of Things (IoT) are transforming preventive health as well as disease management at a fast pace. CES 2019, the world’s biggest consumer technology show, offered a glimpse of what’s ahead — hybrid smartwatches that take an electrocardiogram (ECG) reading, the first wearable blood pressure monitor and a smart belt that keeps tabs on your health, including tracking overeating. 

Closer home, health insurance in India is poised for a breakthrough with the wearables revolution at our doorstep. Given their growing