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Panel at Joint Economic Committee hearing urges longer contracts, wearables and small incentives to improve chronic care
Summary
Panelists told a Joint Economic Committee hearing that behavior change is achievable using small incentives, gamification, wearables and longer payment terms; witnesses urged statutory and licensing reforms to let technology scale primary care.
At a Joint Economic Committee hearing, panelists representing health systems and technology programs said small incentives, digital engagement and longer-term payment arrangements could help manage chronic conditions and reduce avoidable hospital visits.
A program representative (Speaker 4) said the organization had "just past 10 years" of experience and that "behavior change is achievable," pointing to incentives, education and subsidized wearable devices as key tools. Speaker 4 added…
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