Research

This spectacular figure was propelled by the record-shattering second quarter, and a record seven deals over $100M.

A total of 24.7 million wearable devices have been shipped in Q1 2017, up 17.9% from the 20.9 million units shipped in the same period last year.

Analysis of over 4 billion nights of Fitbit sleep data supports scientific theories that sleeping 7+ hours can positively affect sleep quality.

Six of the seven devices measured heart rate with an error rate of less than 5%, but none measured energy expenditure accurately.

The number of deals fell for the first time in 4 years in 2016, but global funding into the sector grew for the 7th straight year.

73% of health plan members believe their plan's communications are impersonal and 60% want more communication about healthcare guidance rather than bills.

The fault is on both sides, according to the research firm Research2Guidance.

Worldwide wearable device shipments will grow from 102.4 million in 2016 to 237.5 million in 2021, representing a five-year CAGR of 18.3%.

The entire sector received $18.5B in VC funding and almost $7.5B in debt and public market financing, bringing the total funding for the sector to $26B.

The reports identified gaps in coverage and reimbursement, and physician practice standards and licensure across the United States.