Not-for-profit health insurer HCF is rolling out an initiative that will enable 3,300 people with chronic illnesses to use Internet-connected biometric monitoring devices to manage their health. Under Australia’s largest telemonitoring program, HCF is providing patients with WiFi-enabled devices including weight scales and tools for measuring blood pressure, and oximeters for gauging oxygen saturation levels in blood. Patients with diabetes and hypoglycaemia will also have access to Web-connected glucometers for monitoring blood glucose levels. The program is the latest in a series of improvements to HCF’s My Health Guardian service, which is delivered by global care management company, Healthways, on behalf of the healthcare provider. In 2012, HCF upgraded the service with an enhanced website and integrated iPhone and Android apps. HCF is using the Telstra NextG mobile network to transfer data from the Internet-connected devices to the healthcare provider. The rollout of the latest service follows the completion of a pilot program last year. HCF managing director, Shaun Larkin, said My Health Guardian already supports more than 27,000 HCF members who manage a chronic condition. Follow CIO Australia on Twitter and Like us on Facebook… Twitter: @CIO_Australia, Facebook: CIO Australia, or take part in the CIO conversation on LinkedIn: CIO Australia Follow Byron Connolly on Twitter:@ByronConnolly Related content brandpost Sponsored by SAP When natural disasters strike Japan, Ōita University’s EDiSON is ready to act With the technology and assistance of SAP and Zynas Corporation, Ōita University built an emergency-response collaboration tool named EDiSON that helps the Japanese island of Kyushu detect and mitigate natural disasters. By Michael Kure, SAP Contributor Dec 07, 2023 5 mins Digital Transformation brandpost Sponsored by BMC BMC on BMC: How the company enables IT observability with BMC Helix and AIOps The goals: transform an ocean of data and ultimately provide a stellar user experience and maximum value. By Jeff Miller Dec 07, 2023 3 mins IT Leadership brandpost Sponsored by BMC The data deluge: The need for IT Operations observability and strategies for achieving it BMC Helix brings thousands of data points together to create a holistic view of the health of a service. By Jeff Miller Dec 07, 2023 4 mins IT Leadership how-to How to create an effective business continuity plan A business continuity plan outlines procedures and instructions an organization must follow in the face of disaster, whether fire, flood, or cyberattack. Here’s how to create a plan that gives your business the best chance of surviving such an By Mary K. Pratt, Ed Tittel, Kim Lindros Dec 07, 2023 11 mins Small and Medium Business Small and Medium Business Small and Medium Business Podcasts Videos Resources Events SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER From our editors straight to your inbox Get started by entering your email address below. Please enter a valid email address Subscribe