IOT is the Future of Healthcare (Logtel IOT conference May 2014)

Ofer Atzmon

CEO, Conspect Ltd.

www.conspect.co.il

Business Development and International Marketing

Communication, Wireless, Healthcare, eHealth, IOT

The Convergence of eHealth and IOT

is the Future of Healthcare

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http://www.conspect.co.il/

Agenda

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IOT Health Definitions

Market Size and Trends

Case Studies

The Future

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Introduction and Definitions

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Who We Are

A boutique business consulting company

20 years of experience in business development and international marketing

Supporting Israeli companies and startups in international expansion and fund raising

Focusing on telecommunication and healthcare

Specializing in eHealth and mHealth

Initiating and managing international eHealth projects

More info: www.conspect.co.il

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M2M (Machine-to-Machine) - technology that supports wired or wireless communication between machines or devices

IOT (Internet of Things) - the interconnection of physical devices (and humans?) to an information infrastructure

eHealth - the use of information and communication technologies (ICT) for the delivery of health services and information

Telemedicine / Telehealth - the use ICT of for the delivery of health services and information over a distance

mHealth (mobile health) – telemedicine solutions and services using mobile (=wireless) devices or technologies

IOT in Healthcare - telemedicine where data is transmitted via IOT network. Very often associated with mHealth

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Definitions

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A Typical Health IOT System


Smartphone,

Tablet,

PC,

Gateway

Wireless

Bio-

SensorsCloud-based

Monitoring

System / EHR

Consumer

/ Patient

Caregiver

Alerts

Image sources: Qualcomm, Preventice, others.

Used for tracking health and fitness conditions

Useful for early detection and prevention of critical conditions

They can monitor physiological parameters as well as environmental conditions, such as location, humidity, temperature

They may monitor vital signs, such as blood glucose or ECG

They can be part of a smart textile or worn as an accessory (wristwatch)

They include embedded and/or external bio-sensors

Data can be transmitted to a remote medical monitoring center for storage and analysis

Modern systems are often cloud based

Communication links include fixed phone lines, Internet, cellular connection or other wireless medium

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Health IOT Systems


Low-Power Wireless Technologies are a Key to Health IOT


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The Benefits of Health IOT

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Doctors are scarce and their time is valuable

Telemedicine allows doctors to see more patients within given time

Health IOT systems can track patient’s location and conditions

Monitoring can automatically alert a caregiver when necessary

Portable, wearable and even implantable sensors can monitor vital signs and provide the data to healthcare providers

Real-time information can mean the difference between life and death in many situations

Telemedicine helps reduce the high costs of serious diseases and improve quality of life

Self monitoring contributes to increased awareness and compliance


Main Market Trends

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Market Size and Growth

[Source: Machina Research, 2014]

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Global healthcare M2M connections by region, 2013-2023


Market Size and Growth (2)

[Source: Research2Guidance, 2013]

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Case Studies



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Monitoring time, calories, steps, distance, sleep quality, heart rate

USB or Bluetooth connectivity to smartphone or PC

Wearable Fitness Monitors


Nike (USA)

FitBit (USA)

Samsung (S. Korea)

Sony (Japan)Adidas (Germany)

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Independence for elderly people in their homes

Panic button

Two-way voice communication

Hands-free communication

GPS tracking and location

Automatic fall detection

Automatic alerts

Personal reminders (e.g. to take medications)

Mobile Wearable PERS (Personal Emergency Response System)


Numera (USA)ActiveCare (USA)

VESAG (USA/India)

LifeBeacon (China)

Basis (USA)

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Mobile Wearable Gateway


Advanced PERS

Upload and transmit biomedical measurements

VESAG (USA/India)

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Various vendors offering

Monitoring chronic patients at home or on the go

Early detection and prevention of acute conditions

Reduce hospital admissions

Save costs (hospitalization, travel)

Connect to medical devices via Wireless, USB or serial cable

Data can be sent over analog or digital phone lines, cellular or broadband connection

Telehealth Home Gateway


Numera (USA)

VitalPoint (USA)

Tunstall (UK)

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Wireless transmission of blood glucose reading to a medical monitoring central server

Wireless Blood Glucose Monitoring


Independa / Telcare (USA)

iHealth (USA)

Labstyle

Innovations -

Dario (Israel)

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Medication adherence is one of the most critical factors in healthcare delivery

Poor adherence costs $300 billion a year in the USA alone

Solutions aim to improve adherence, reduce errors and provide automatic reminders and monitoring

Medication Management


Medisafe AppMedCoach App

Vaica (Israel)

Medissimo iMedipac

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AAL Home Networks(Ambient Assisted Living)

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Source: Healthsense (USA)

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Keeping seniors living independently and safely in their homes

Sensors on the patient and throughout the home to detect falls, wandering and missed medications

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An electronic intensive care unit that brings together an array of diagnostic equipment, software, computers and handheld devices

Monitors patients in different hospitals 24x7 and makes key interventions at the right time

Philips eICU


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EarlySense (Israel)


Continuous patient monitoring for heart rate, respiratory rate and motion, without touching the patient

Early detection of patient deterioration

Fall prevention

Pressure ulcers prevention

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The 2net Platform is a cloud-based system designed to be universally-interoperable with different medical devices and applications

Enabling end-to-end wireless connectivity while allowing medical device users and their caregivers to easily access biometric data

Qualcomm Life


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LifeWatch (Israel)


Advanced medical smartphone

Allows patients and consumers to self-manage their health

Various embedded medical sensors, wellness-related applications, cloud-based services and 24/7 call center support

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Combining biometric monitoring with wearable fitness devices

Using built-in and/or external wireless sensors

Heart rate, breathing, temperature, blood oxygen, ECG, blood pressure

Zypher (USA) - Wearable Patch


Zephyr Technology (USA)

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Disposable body motion monitoring patch / wristband

Weight management, calorie burn, steps taken, activity levels, sleep patterns

Data to be uploaded to a computer or mobile device

Can remain in place for up to seven days, including while showering

BodyMedia (USA) – Wearable Monitor


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Mobile, flexible cardiac monitoring allowing physicians to monitor important biometric patient data and helps to maintain a constant connection between patients and caregivers

Biometric data is delivered securely from a patch to a smartphone and wirelessly delivered to a cloud-based mHealth platform

Preventice (USA) - BodyGuardian Remote Monitoring System


The Future



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IOT&H: Internet of Things & Humans Body Area Networks


Source: ISTS, Dartmouth College (USA)

Wearable sensors

Long battery life

Self operation

Automatic alerts

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Regulatory environment

Reimbursement and payment models

Standardization and interoperability

Integration with work-flow of existing health systems

Reduced costs

Miniaturization

Improved battery life

Ease of use

Privacy and security

Some Missing Pieces of The Puzzle


Thank you תודה רבה

Ofer Atzmon

CEO, Conspect Ltd.

052-2451771

[email protected]

www.conspect.co.il Image source: Express Healthcare

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