Tech & Innovation

Driven by the increased use of connected devices among employee populations, wearable technology has rapidly entered the workforce in recent years. While this technology presents innovative opportunities for employers to improve the delivery of healthcare, it also comes with associated risk. Understanding there is no true solution for these security concerns, risk mitigation is the […]

Telehealth, telemedicine, or – as we like to call it – virtual health: Whatever the name, the idea of visiting a medical provider via phone, video or secure message instead of face-to-face isn’t new. In fact, it’s growing in popularity, especially among employers. As of 2016, 74 percent of large employer-sponsored health plans had incorporated […]

Best Buy, the electronics retailer, recently announced an $800M deal to buy GreatCall, a health technology company that focuses on the elderly. Read on to learn why the deal makes sense for Best Buy and the surprising trends behind it. The company provides connected health and emergency response services to more than 900,000 paying subscribers. […]