Episode 720 • • 2:39:12 - 2:42:38
720: Pollen Tsunami
Medicare Meaningful Use and Wearable Data Collection
Phase three of the "Meaningful Use" program will reportedly require physicians to collect and share health data from 15% of their patients, including data from wearables like Fitbits. Failure to comply could result in cuts to Medicare reimbursements. This mandate is seen as a significant boon for tech companies like Apple and Fitbit as they integrate into the federal healthcare infrastructure.