Research

Although many companies use financial incentives to motivate workers to improve their health, wellness programs don't necessarily produce the desired results.

Within this group, 33% of employers plan to offer these services without incentives or penalties, while 15% will do so with incentives and penalties.

What's more, they are also willing to pay for personal feedback and coaching from a trusted health expert such as doctor, fitness trainer, nurse or dietician.

About two-thirds of Doximity's iPhone users currently use the iPhone 5 or iPhone 5c, while another 20% of Doximity members use the iPhone 4s.

Apple Watch will make a big impact, accounting for the majority of smart band shipments next year; overall, wearable shipments will grow 129% year on year.

Wolters Kluwer Health survey finds nurses and healthcare institutions accepting professional use of online reference and mobile technology.

The study conducted by the University of Michigan researchers suggests that people have a positive reaction to SMS-based healthcare surveys.

Growing interest and awareness about the benefits of supporting healthcare away from the hospital and into patients' homes are helping drive this market.

"Slightly more than 6% of U.S. broadband households have a digital pedometer or fitness tracker, so this market is still in the early stages of adoption."

The wrist-worn devices will account for 87% of wearables, comprising 68 million smartwatches and 50 million smart bands with no or very small screen.