Quantifying Myself: A Month of Self-tracking - Technology Review

Quantifying Myself: A Month of Self-tracking - Technology Review

ironically the more or less toys that this article talks about is really the beginning of the way to save money in healthcare, and to improve care at the same time. Think of it. you go to your regular doctor. they set up some parameters for you; each person is different. you have these sensors monitoring you, and updating the doctor's "computer". if any of your numbers get outside some set parameters, the doc is alerted. then they can call you in for an appointment, or take other appropriate actions. healthcare as a continuous service as opposed to measured doses as we do now. catching things earlier... think of the possibilities; particularly for the old and infirm.