EPISODE · Mar 26, 2025 · 13 MIN
ŌURA: Improving Patient Outcomes Through Wearable Technology with Jason Oberfest
from The Beat · host HLTH
About Jason Oberfest:Jason Oberfest is Vice President of Healthcare at ŌURA, leading strategy and partnerships to drive early health interventions, improved patient outcomes, and cost reduction. He previously spent five years at Apple, shaping the Health app on iPhone and Apple Watch. As Founder and CEO of Mango Health, Jason built a pioneering mobile health app for chronic condition management, partnering with major healthcare leaders before its acquisition in 2019. Passionate about behavior-driven health innovation, he excels in designing digital solutions that empower consumers and enhance healthcare delivery.Things You’ll Learn:ŌURA focuses on sleep, readiness, and activity tracking, providing comprehensive health insights.Wearable health trackers can improve primary care by making it more efficient and personalized.The healthcare community is increasingly recognizing the critical role of sleep quality in overall well-being, extending beyond mental health to encompass cardiovascular and metabolic health.ŌURA measures various biometrics, including sleep stages, heart rate variability, resting heart rate, and body temperature.Wearable technology provides a means for continuous, passive biometric data collection, offering a comprehensive view of a patient's health status. Integrating this data into care plans can personalize treatment and improve patient outcomes.Resources:Connect with and follow Jason Oberfest on LinkedIn.Learn more about ŌURA on their LinkedIn and website.
What this episode covers
Wearable health trackers are revolutionizing healthcare by providing continuous biometric data, improving patient care, and driving more informed health decisions. In this episode, Jason Oberfest, Vice President of Health Partnerships at ŌURA, discusses how the ŌURA Ring is transforming healthcare through its focus on sleep, readiness, and activity tracking. He highlights the potential for wearable health trackers to improve primary care, chronic care management, and women's health. Jason also explores partnerships with payers and providers, such as the collaboration with Essence Healthcare, to integrate wearable data into care plans and improve patient outcomes. Jason also emphasizes the importance of accuracy and scientific validation in wearable technology, ensuring that the data collected is reliable and actionable for both patients and healthcare professionals. Tune in and learn how wearable health trackers are shaping the future of healthcare.
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