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08/06/26

Wearable Technologies: Potential Benefits and Challenges in Clinical Decision-Making.

Harvey, Sarah; Huang, Hayden; Dardenne, Caitlin; Shlepr, Katherine R; Baron, Owen. United States Government Accountability Office.

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Cognition and Decision Making Health IT
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Summary

Wearable devices may support diagnostic excellence by continuously capturing vital signs, detecting potential clinical events, and sharing data with clinicians. This Technology Assessment report explores how the devices may expedite clinical decisions by integrating wearable-generated health data into clinical workflows. The report discusses the role that AI may play in driving improvement and provides policy options to strengthen the benefits of wearables while addressing known challenges.

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Harvey S, Huang H, Dardenne C, et al. Wearable Technologies: Potential Benefits and Challenges in Clinical Decision-Making. United States Government Accountability Office: 2026.