From thought provoking conference sessions to groundbreaking innovations on the show floor, attendees at CES 2024 got a first-look at tech that lowers costs and improves health equity.
The Consumer Technology Association (CTA)® and Morehouse School of Medicine (MSM) discuss findings from the recently released report Leveraging Digital Health Tools to Advance Health Equity from the National Center for Primary Care (NCPC) at MSM, impacts on digital health equity, and policy considerations to ensure digital health tools are employed to bridge current barriers to high-quality health care, improve health outcomes, and address long-standing inequities.
CTA, together with a diverse group of health care associations and coalitions, released the “What is Health AI?” brief. The paper is the first step in creating a common understanding among regulators, developers, and public health stakeholders about the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in the health care system.
Digital health solutions empower women over age 50 to manage their health proactively and equip younger women with tools for preventative care, fostering healthier outcomes. Partnering with AARP, this article offers insights from CTA's recent study "The Future of Women's Digital Health Solutions" as well as other related AARP research into how these solutions enhance overall health. For more information on developing strategies to address the health needs of women of all ages, download the full report.
CTA hosted many digital health-related conferences and other events in 2023, including the HealthFuture conference, the Health Industry Leaders Summit 2023 and Health AI+. What follows is a summary of the issues and discussions that were central focus areas for speakers and attendees from those events.
A result of years-long advocacy by CTA, member companies and allied organizations, learn about the journey to make hearing aids accessible to millions of Americans over-the-counter.