Q&A: João Bocas Shares the Latest on Wearables in Healthcare

“Wearables have the potential to change the world.”

While João Bocas’ statement is bold, you might find yourself wholeheartedly agreeing with him after just a brief conversation. His passion for wearable devices and their potential benefits for healthcare was evident in a recent call with HealthTech.

“I believe the combination of wearable technology and artificial intelligence will be the true game changer for healthcare,” Bocas says.

While making our list of 30 Healthcare IT Influencers Worth a Follow in 2020, we reached out to this former professional soccer trainer turned thought leader to explore the current landscape for wearables — and what challenges these devices still present for providers. Here’s what he had to say: