LAS VEGAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--CES--Validic, a leader in digital health and personalized care technology, today announced the integration of physical activity data from wearables and smartwatches into electronic health record (EHR) clinical workflows. This multi-device solution, available in Epic and Oracle Health EHR systems, adds daily insights from more than 350 wearable device models from leading consumer brands, including Apple, Fitbit, Garmin, Google, Oura, Samsung, and Withings to the patient clinical record, marking a new chapter in helping healthcare providers deliver more tailored, personalized healthcare and education for patients.
This innovation helps providers respond to the rising consumer demand for digital health trackers and devices at a time when consumer choice for healthcare is at an all-time high. 44% of Americans own activity-tracking wearables such as smartwatches or smart rings, according to the 2023 Rock Health Digital Health Consumer Adoption Survey. According to research published in JAMA, 82% of wearable device users are willing to share their health data with their providers to support their health goals.
Increased physical activity is tied to meaningful health improvement for people living with most health conditions, including:
- Improved Glycemic Control in Diabetes: A position statement by the American Diabetes Association highlights that regular exercise enhances blood glucose control for individuals with type 2 diabetes. It also reduces cardiovascular risk factors, aids in weight management, and improves overall well-being.
- Reduced Blood Pressure in Hypertension: According to the American Heart Association, physical activity plays a vital role in controlling high blood pressure. It also contributes to weight management, heart health, and stress reduction.
- Enhanced Brain Function and Longevity: Research from Frontiers in Aging Neuroscience underscores the positive effects of physical activity on brain health throughout life. Regular exercise supports cognitive function, offers protection against neurodegenerative conditions, and reduces psychological health risks.
“Connecting physical activity data directly into EHR workflows gives clinicians a more complete picture of a patient’s health, enhancing patient conversations and behavior change recommendations,” said Drew Schiller, CEO of Validic. “This integration eliminates the barriers of accessing disparate systems and enables personalized, data-driven care at scale. By meeting patients where they are, providers can inspire greater engagement and long-term health improvements.”
Key features of Validic's activity data integration include:
- Up-to-date patient health data from more than 350 wearable device models
- Automatic data capture and display in Epic and Oracle Health EHR patient charts
- Provider-facing workflow views of steps, active minutes, and calories burned, in a standardized format, regardless of the manufacturer or device
- Accessible to all care team members with access to the patient’s chart, not just the limited users with portal permissions
- Enables data-driven personalized care without disrupting existing clinical processes
- Support for all major manufacturers, including Apple, Fitbit, Garmin, Google, Oura, Samsung, and Withings
“Wearables are part of people’s daily lives, offering a window into their health behaviors and habits,” said Amy McDonough, Managing Director of Strategic Health Solutions at Google. “This integration ensures that clinicians have the insights they need to guide patients on their wellness journey, while consumers gain a deeper understanding of how their activity influences their health.”
This integration reinforces Validic’s commitment to delivering solutions that enhance provider-patient connections, further unlocking the potential of personal health data for better clinical decision-making.
About Validic
Validic Inc. is a digital health and intelligent digital care solutions company dedicated to improving the quality of human life by making personal data actionable. Through its technology and services platform, Validic delivers solutions to healthcare providers and organizations that improve operational efficiency and health outcomes.
Sources:
- https://rockhealth.com/insights/put-a-ring-on-it-understanding-consumers-year-over-year-wearable-adoption-patterns
- https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamanetworkopen/fullarticle/2805753
- https://diabetesjournals.org/care/article/39/11/2065/37249/Physical-Activity-Exercise-and-Diabetes-A-Position
- https://www.heart.org/en/health-topics/high-blood-pressure/changes-you-can-make-to-manage-high-blood-pressure/getting-active-to-control-high-blood-pressure
- https://www.frontiersin.org/journals/aging-neuroscience/articles/10.3389/fnagi.2017.00147/full
