There are lots of connected devices that measure everything from steps to sleep--but to what end? With its automated patient engagement platform, HealthLoop took aim at a real problem in healthcare: costly hospital readmissions. The platform automates follow-up with patients who have been released from the hospital and provides digital check-ins, guidance, reminders, clinical questionnaires, and educational materials intended to make sure patients continue to improve and alert providers if there are signs of trouble.

Hear HealthLoop's chief medical officer speak about what hospitals, physicians, and patients want and need from connected devices at the BIOMEDevice San Jose conference on December 7.