Patients want flexible and involved cardiac care, but cost hurdles remain
A survey by Vivalink reveals that a majority of cardiac patients are interested in at-home rehabilitation programs, provided they are supported by wearable technology. However, the adoption of these services is heavily dependent on insurance coverage and the ease of data integration with care teams.
Why it matters
As the wearable health tech market grows, understanding patient preferences is crucial for healthcare providers and insurers to improve outcomes and reduce costs.
Respondents were generally interested in at-home cardiac rehabilitation care Key takeaways Powered by Yahoo Scout. Yahoo is using AI to generate key points from this article. This means the info may not always match what’s in the article. Reporting mistakes helps us improve the experience. 79% of patients with cardiac conditions would be likely to participate in at-home care, with 68% preferring a home-based or hybrid approach to cardiac rehabilitation. 78% of patients trust wearables for at-home cardiac monitoring, with 63% valuing the ability of wearables to automatically transfer health data to care teams. 87% of participants would be more likely to participate in at-home care if insurance providers covered such cardiac rehabilitation options, as the wearable tech sector is forecasted to reach a value of over $232bn by 2030.
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