Connected-Health Devices for Behavior Change

Source: Knowledge@Wharton, July 17, 2013 Creators of “connected-health devices” are facing several challenges including FDA guidelines and engagement among high-risk populations. The Way to Health platform, managed by Kevin Volpp and David Asch, has successfully tested several devices to improve engagement among people that are at high risk. Kevin Volpp believes that technology is an enabler, but the key challenge is changing people’s behavior.