3 reasons why healthcare CIOs love wearables

They're the gift that keeps on giving – wearables. Healthcare CIOs have to love wearables. I know what you're thinking. What value do consumer products have to my healthcare provider organization? They aren't accurate, they aren't FDA approved, and none of my caregivers use them. Why would I love wearables? How can they be a gift to the owner of a highly regulated, complex, multi-functional caregiving organization? I recently attended a big data and analytics conference sponsored by a local health insurance organization. The keynote talk was given jointly by the CIO's of the major health insurance host company and a major healthcare provider.