Table 2.
Comparison of connected health (CH) in the US and EU.
| CH | US | EU |
|---|---|---|
| Stage | Developed, mature. | Initial, pilot. |
| Service | Remote monitoring, such as remote consultation, video conferencing, and self-management via vital signs parameter measurement, helping patients adhere to medication regimens, and reducing referral wait times. | Self-management, such as with the aim of preventing fall injuries among the elderly. Remote monitoring, such as via alarms, general nursing tasks, physical therapy, social work, nutrition and health consultation, meal delivery, patient transportation, and emergency help provision. |
| Samples | Up to 18,000. | Up to 6000. |
| Main segment | Chronic conditions, such as depression, diabetes, heart failure, and Intensive Care Units (ICU). | Diabetes, heart failure. |
| Public or private | Mainly private. | Mainly public. |
| Leader | Mainly hospital-led, some are government-led. | Government-led. |
| Coverage | Nationwide for veterans only, others are regionwide. | Regionwide. |
| Care model | Institution, home. | Institution, home. |
| Outcomes | Significant outcomes in quality improvement and cost savings. | Outcomes are varied and limited to small populations. |
| Business model | Mainly privatized. | Mainly government sponsored. |
Source: Summary of literature review by the author.