How Health System Leaders Are Embracing Wearables
In Spring 2025, THMA surveyed senior clinical executives at large U.S. health systems about their workforce strategies with a focus on how they're leveraging technology and AI to address staffing-related challenges.
To help you better understand adoption trends and perspectives across your customer base, this resource distills key insights on how health system leaders view at-home or inpatient wearables.
Data is based on responses from 39 leaders, including CPEs, CNOs/CNEs, and Medical Group executives, all representing health systems with over $1B in operating revenue.
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Key Takeaways
Wearable adoption remains modest: 36% of large health system leaders have implemented wearables to address workforce challenges, with 36% planning to invest.
Value perception lags behind use: Only 21% of executives find wearables helpful for recruitment and retention, highlighting a gap in perceived impact.
Primary care leads adoption: Wearables are most commonly used in primary care settings, with hospital medicine and specialty care close behind.
Clinician support varies: While 76% of physician staff are supportive, only 44% of nursing staff share the same sentiment, suggesting a need to address concerns around usability and trust.