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Doctors crave wearable data, but the healthcare system is not ready — AMA global survey reveals integration barriers

A joint survey by the American Medical Association (AMA) and Medscape shows that 97% of physicians at least occasionally review patient wearable device data, but fewer than 6% integrate it into clinical workflows. The lack of payment pathways, insufficient electronic health record integration, and concerns about legal liability and reliability are key barriers.

Thomas Müller4 min read
Digital Health

Smartwatch data is rich but clinical integration is weak: Why only 6% of doctors truly use wearable devices?

Although smartwatch health data is becoming increasingly abundant, according to the latest survey by the American Medical Association (AMA), only 6% of doctors integrate it into their clinical workflow. Insurance reimbursement barriers, doubts about data authenticity, and difficulties in integrating with electronic health records are the main bottlenecks.

Elena Richter3 min read
Digital Health

Hybrid Care 2.0: How AI-Driven Telemedicine and Predictive Analytics Are Reshaping Medicine

In 2026, Hybrid Care 2.0 integrates AI telemedicine, continuous monitoring, intelligent triage, and predictive analytics into a responsive patient experience, shifting from reactive treatment to proactive prevention. This article analyzes its industry background, key developments, market impact, and future challenges.

Thomas Müller3 min read
Digital Health

Why can digital modernization accelerate clinical adoption: Hospital IT upgrades are shifting from “back-end engineering” to “front-end competitiveness”

In recent HIMSS TV discussions, doctors at Samsung Medical Center emphasized that if healthcare systems position infrastructure modernization as an effort to improve the clinical experience rather than as a mere IT project, they are more likely to gain physician support and drive the adoption of new technologies. This approach is reshaping the procurement logic for Digital Health, Healthcare Technology, and AI Healthcare.

Elena Richter6 min read
Digital Health

How Telemedicine Breaks Down Barriers to Healthcare Collaboration: From Virtual Care to Data Connectivity and Industry Value

Latest industry discussions around Telemedicine, virtual care, and medical collaboration analyze why telemedicine is shifting from a point-of-care consultation tool to cross-institution collaborative infrastructure, and what this means for Digital Health, AI Healthcare, and the restructuring of healthcare institution workflows.

Thomas Müller7 min read