title: Convergence creates opportunities across health care system.
abstract: Industrial design students at Auburn do a creativity exercise where they are asked to combine a common household appliance with an animal. Have you seen a snake light? In health technology, we have a similar opportunity. In the connection between jewelry and vital sign monitoring technology or household security and health status monitoring, we are witnessing active convergence that will benefit patients, providers, and health systems.
authors: Associate Professor, Department of Health Outcomes Research and Policy, Harrison School of Pharmacy, Auburn University , Auburn, Alabama.
authors: Brent I
authors: BI
authors: Fox
authors: Professor Emeritus, Auburn University , Auburn, Alabama.
authors: Bill G
authors: BG
authors: Felkey