Philips Launches Ecosystem of Connected Wearable Technologies – for People Who Want to Take Control of Their Health
August 01 2016 - 6:00AM
Business Wire
Developed with leading doctors and psychologists, Philips’ new
devices connect to HealthSuite Health App and cloud-based analytics
to measure, monitor and motivate sustainable behavior change
Royal Philips (NYSE: PHG, AEX: PHIA) today announced the global
availability of wearable technologies and the first in a series of
personal health programs that empower consumers to take greater
control of their health. The medical-grade health monitoring
devices -- a health watch, connected scale, blood pressure monitor
and thermometer -- and a fully integrated companion HealthSuite
Health App will be available at www.philips.com/healthprograms
beginning August 1.
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Over 66 million Americans over the age of 50 have at least one
chronic disease1, yet research suggests that up to 90 percent of
chronic conditions can be prevented through lifestyle changes2.
Philips’ new products are designed to help those at risk of chronic
disease to start measuring, keep monitoring and stay motivated in
creating sustainable behavior change.
Philips’ personal health programs provide personal, tailored
support to people taking steps towards healthier habits. Developed
with leading medical experts and psychologists, they empower
individuals to:
- Start Measuring: accurately
track with the range of Philips connected health measurement
devices
- Keep Monitoring: view data
through an easy-to-use dashboard on the Philips HealthSuite health
app
- Stay Motivated: stay in control
of their health by tracking progress toward personal goals
The programs are designed for individuals who are at risk of
developing chronic, lifestyle related conditions and who are aware
of their higher risk status and are active in managing it. Each
program comprises connected health measurement devices, an
app-based personalized program, and secure, HIPAA-compliant
cloud-based data analysis. The medical grade devices include:
- The health watch, which
continuously and automatically measures a wide range of health
biometrics, including heart rate, activity, and sleep patterns. It
helps people seeking to prevent or manage lifestyle-induced chronic
conditions by providing accurate and clinically validated
measurements, enabling people at risk of disease to track their
health on a day-to-day basis and identify how their daily lifestyle
is impacting their health. $249.99 (model DL8791/00)
- The upper arm blood pressure
monitor and wrist blood pressure monitor, which allow
you to measure your systolic and diastolic blood pressure as well
as your heart rate. Upper arm: $99.99 (model DL8760/37); Wrist
blood pressure monitor: $89.99 (model DL8765/37)
- The body analysis scale, which
measures weight, estimates body fat (BIA), and calculates BMI.
$99.99 (models DL8780/37 – black and DL3781/37 – white)
- The ear thermometer, which
allows you to accurately measure body temperature in two seconds.
$59.99 (models DL8740/37)
“Driving meaningful innovation to help improve people’s health
and wellbeing is part of our DNA at Philips,” said Jorgen Behrens,
Business Leader, Personal Health Solutions, Philips. “We have a
100-year heritage in providing healthcare solutions, from oral
health to cardiac care. We’re the only company with such extensive
healthcare and consumer lifestyle expertise. We combine deep
clinical know-how and rich data, consumer insights and advanced
technology to craft solutions which help individuals along the
whole of their health journey. Our personal health programs have
been developed in conjunction with leading doctors, psychologists
and other experts. They will allow individuals to accurately
measure vital signs to understand how lifestyle choices affect
their body; set goals and monitor their progress, and stay
motivated.”
“Our personal health programs are different because they’re
built to motivate the user, showing that small steps can lead to
big results,” said Dr. Mark Aloia, Behavior Change Expert, Philips.
“Changes don’t need to be radical. In fact, small changes sustained
over time are a good way to help us reach our health goals.
Measuring and tracking helps us take the small steps needed to
improve our lifestyle. Our programs support you personally as you
take those steps.”
The programs represent a new era in connected care for
consumers, patients and health providers, as healthcare continues
to move outside the hospital and into our homes and everyday lives.
They are built on the Philips HealthSuite digital platform, an open
and secure, cloud-based platform that collects and analyzes health
and other data from multiple devices and sources. The Philips
HealthSuite Health App is free and available on iOS and Android
starting today. The health devices can be purchased directly from
Philips’ website or via Amazon.
1
80% of people over 50 have at least 1
chronic health problem already -- that is 66 million Americans
(Source: "Chronic Conditions Among Older Americans," in Chronic
Care: A Call to Action for Health over Reform, AARP Public Policy
Institute, March 2009.
http://assets.aarp.org/rgcenter/health/beyond_50_hcr_conditions.pdf)
2
It is estimated that up to 90% of chronic
conditions can be prevented through lifestyle changes (Source:
McGill HC, McMahan CA, Gidding SS (March 2008). "Preventing heart
disease in the 21st century: implications of the Pathobiological
Determinants of Atherosclerosis in Youth (PDAY) study“)
About Royal Philips:
Royal Philips (NYSE: PHG, AEX: PHIA) is a leading health
technology company focused on improving people’s health and
enabling better outcomes across the health continuum from healthy
living and prevention, to diagnosis, treatment and home care.
Philips leverages advanced technology and deep clinical and
consumer insights to deliver integrated solutions. The company is a
leader in diagnostic imaging, image-guided therapy, patient
monitoring and health informatics, as well as in consumer health
and home care. Headquartered in the Netherlands, Philips’ health
technology portfolio generated 2015 sales of EUR 16.8 billion and
employs approximately 69,000 employees with sales and services in
more than 100 countries. News about Philips can be found at
www.philips.com/newscenter.
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