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Singapore, Fitbit Collaborate on Population-Based Public Health Initiative

by Fred Pennic 08/21/2019 Leave a Comment

Singapore, Fitbit Collaborate on Population-Based Public Health Initiative

Fitbit collaborates with Singapore’s Health Promotion Board (HPB) on population-based public health Initiative in Singapore to drive better health outcomes at scale

Fitbit, today announced a new collaboration with Singapore’s Health Promotion Board (HPB) on a healthy population health project in support of Singapore’s Smart Nation initiative.  The HPB is Singapore’s government agency that implements policy and programs to improve the nation’s health. The collaboration marks the first major integration of a digital health platform and wearables into a national public health program globally.

Live Healthy SG Public Health Initiative

The initiative, named Live Healthy SG, was uniquely designed for Singapore by Fitbit and the HPB to harness technology, behavior insights and analytics to help Singaporeans get healthier through meaningful and sustained behavior change. Live Healthy SG will engage people of all ages and levels of health using Fitbit devices and its new Premium service, which is launching to consumers in select markets around the world this fall. Live Healthy SG builds on Singapore’s Smart Nation efforts to transform key sectors of society, including healthcare, through innovative technology.

Rise of Chronic Conditions in Singapore

As one of the healthiest countries in the world, Singapore is recognized globally for its efficient healthcare system – comprised of high-quality health services, world-class infrastructure and skilled healthcare talent. But, like many nations, the country is facing the rise of chronic conditions such as hypertension, type 2 diabetes and cancer.

Why Fitbit?

Fitbit was initially identified through a competitive call for collaboration and various levels of competitive evaluation. The initiative takes on the unique challenge of using its wearable technology to help improve population health, based on the company’s ability to drive behavior change and health outcomes.

Leveraging Fitbit’s Ecosystem of Wearable Devices

Live Healthy SG will leverage the full Fitbit ecosystem of wearable devices, software and services, including programs, guidance and individual 1:1 health coaching that will be offered through its new Premium service. Participants will receive a dynamic and personalized experience, helping to motivate them to adopt healthier habits and achieve better outcomes in the areas of physical activity, sleep, nutrition and emotional wellbeing.

In the partnership, the HPB will leverage its outreach channels to support Fitbit in encouraging participation in its program. When participants sign on to the Fitbit program, there will also be a clear and seamless consent process to indicate if they agree to share their data during the program with the HPB. Such data will, in turn, provide insights and contribute to more health promotion programs that will benefit many Singaporeans.

Live Healthy SG Launch Date

Singaporeans will be able to pre-register for Live Healthy SG starting mid-September, and the program will officially go live in late October 2019. Participants who enroll in and commit to one year of Fitbit Premium service will receive a Fitbit Inspire HR at no cost.

In addition to driving positive lifestyle changes in individuals, the program will serve as a resource that provides detailed population insights to inform future health programs. This enables the HPB to explore other opportunities in precision public health, providing interventions to the right population at the right time.

Why It Matters

“The area of population health presents an exciting opportunity for innovation. Increasingly, the Health Promotion Board has leveraged emerging technologies as well as behavior insights in the design of our programs, such as the National Steps Challenge – a nationwide program to keep active, to encourage Singaporeans to adopt healthy living and to affect behavior change. HPB will continue to embark on such nationwide programs to encourage and support Singaporeans in keeping active, adopting healthy living and affecting behavior change. At the same time, we intend to work with industry innovators, such as Fitbit, on additional efforts to use technology to provide Singaporeans with personalized health advice and nudges, so that they can take control of their own health. Participants of this program will benefit from Fitbit’s plans to incorporate artificial intelligence and machine learning to encourage physical activity, healthy eating and better sleep quality. The insights gathered can also help to enrich HPB’s health promotion programs,” said Zee Yoong Kang, CEO, Health Promotion Board.

Tagged With: Artificial Intelligence, behavior, cancer, diabetes, digital health, Fitbit, Hypertension, Machine Learning, Population Health, Public Health, Type 2 Diabetes, Wearables

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