08-05-2026IMPACT COUNCIL

From monitoring to meaning: The next era of health

Healthcare that provides continuous and connected data will support people maintaining control over their lives.

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People used to tell me that time moves faster as you get older. I didn’t always believe them until I had a family, a career, and endless decisions to make, including about my health and staying on top of it all when no day feels long enough.

Fortunately, many of us are living longer, which should mean more time. But true longevity is about more than just adding years to our lifespan; it is about healthy aging—ensuring those years are filled with health, happiness, and vitality. This shift means navigating routines and health decisions that rarely fit neatly into a doctor’s appointment, placing the power of well-being directly in our own hands.

As someone who has spent decades working at the intersection of technology and daily life, I believe helping people with healthcare continuity and control are two of the most important issues the consumer tech industry can address.

For years, the industry has treated wellness and healthcare as separate worlds. Wellness lives in apps, wearables, fitness........

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