'Pretaa' announced a new partnership with Fitbit to bring real-time health monitoring and healthcare services to addiction patients post-release from a help center. The Pretaa service can be added to a Fitbit smart wearable by a healthcare provider. Once added, the application reads health information such as heart rate, oxygen level, step count, body temperature, and more, to determine the current health status and health trends of the patient. According to Pretaa's CEO, Michael Madon, Pretaa primarily searches for anomalies in the health metrics.
When an anomaly is detected, the application can notify an emergency contact, loved one, or healthcare provider, based on the established settings. This service can help prevent relapses in patients while simultaneously managing potential withdrawal symptoms, offering more peace of mind to recovering individuals.
Addiction Support Wearables
Pretaa Partnered with Fitbit to Help Support Patients Post-Release
Trend Themes
1. Real-time Health Monitoring Wearables - Wearable devices that can monitor real-time health information can disrupt traditional healthcare services and improve patient outcomes.
2. Connected Health Platforms - Platforms that connect healthcare providers, addiction support centers, and wearable devices can improve patient care coordination and prevent relapses.
3. AI-powered Anomaly Detection - Artificial intelligence (AI) algorithms that can detect anomalies in health metrics can provide early warnings for potential health problems and improve patient outcomes.
Industry Implications
1. Healthcare - Healthcare providers can leverage real-time health monitoring wearables and connected health platforms to improve patient care and outcomes.
2. Wearable Technology - Wearable technology companies can partner with healthcare providers to develop devices and platforms that integrate with healthcare services and improve patient outcomes.
3. Artificial Intelligence (AI) - AI-powered anomaly detection systems can be implemented across various industries, including healthcare, to improve decision-making and prevent negative outcomes.