Beaverton, Ore. – October 13, 2010 – Continua Health Alliance, the international non-profit open industry alliance of leading healthcare and technology organizations, is pleased to announce new member, Robert Bosch Healthcare, Inc., a leader in telehealth systems, and a division of, The Bosch Group. Bosch Healthcare joins more than 230 industry-leading technology, medical device and healthcare Continua members dedicated to establishing a system of personal connected health and wellness products and services that enable consumers, caregivers and healthcare providers to more proactively address ongoing healthcare needs.
Robert Bosch Healthcare established its telehealth systems, including the Bosch Health Buddy® Telehealth System and VitelCare™ product line, with a goal of improving the quality of personal healthcare. Bosch’s telehealth systems feature a remote monitoring platform that serves as a daily interface between individuals with chronic illnesses, care coordinators and healthcare providers. As care providers access user data via Bosch’s telehealth systems, they are alerted to warning signs if a user’s health is deteriorating and can actively address gaps in care before that individual’s condition becomes critical.
The Bosch Group also manufactures a large array of sensors for the automotive, industry automation and consumer industries, and is one of the largest manufacturers of remote observation and security technology in the world. The combination of Bosch’s experience in advanced sensing and telehealth with Continua’s personal connected health framework is intended to accelerate the adoption of telehealth technology and services by consumers and healthcare providers.
“As the telehealth industry continues to grow, there is an increasing need for global standards that will improve the implementation and ease of telehealth services,” said Derek Newell, president, Robert Bosch Healthcare. “Our membership in Continua Health Alliance is another important step towards our goal of ensuring that every patient that needs a telehealth system has access to one. By joining Continua and furthering the industry dialogue on standards and interoperability, Bosch will actively work with Continua to improve the quality of healthcare while also reducing the associated costs.”
Since its inception, Continua Health Alliance has developed technical design guidelines, established a product certification program, collaborated with government regulatory agencies and continually worked with leading providers of healthcare products and services to develop new personal connected healthcare methods to improve care quality while also mitigating rapidly increasing care costs.
“Continua is excited to work with Bosch Healthcare,” said Chuck Parker, executive director, Continua Health Alliance. “Bosch has demonstrated a long-term commitment to personal connected healthcare during the past decade. Its mission to provide better-quality healthcare while also reducing overall healthcare costs is directly in-line with Continua’s mission to promote a system of personal connected healthcare and empower healthcare consumers and healthcare providers to better-manage health and wellness.”
About Continua Health Alliance:
Continua Health Alliance is a non-profit, open industry coalition of healthcare and technology companies joining together in collaboration to improve the quality of personal healthcare. With more than 230 member companies around the world, Continua is dedicated to establishing a system of interoperable personal health solutions with the knowledge that extending those solutions into the home fosters independence, empowers individuals and provides the opportunity for truly personalized health and wellness management. For more information visit: www.continuaalliance.org.
About The Bosch Group:
Robert Bosch Healthcare Inc. is a leading provider of innovative telehealth systems. Bosch’s product spectrum ranges from patient terminals to comprehensive evaluation software allowing healthcare professionals to efficiently evaluate the data coming from the patient terminals and other connected devices. Bosch Telehealth strives to improve diagnosis and treatment through systematic patient monitoring and involvement. The result is that health professionals are able to provide a higher quality of care providing for patients with chronic conditions, patients lead happier and healthier lives, and the cost of healthcare is reduced for funders. Robert Bosch Healthcare, Inc. is a fully-owned subsidiary of the Bosch Group. For more information, go to www.bosch-telehealth.com.
The Bosch Group is a leading global supplier of technology and services. In the areas of automotive and industrial technology, consumer goods, and building technology, some 275,000 associates generated sales of 38.2 billion euros (roughly $53 billion) in fiscal 2009. The Bosch group comprises Robert Bosch GmbH and its more than 300 subsidiaries and regional companies in over 60 countries. This worldwide development, manufacturing, and sales network are the foundation for growth. Each year, Bosch spends more than 3.5 billion euros ($5 billion) for research and development, and applies for some 3,800 patents worldwide. With all its products and services, Bosch works to enhance the quality of life by providing solutions which are both innovative and beneficial. For more information, visit www.bosch.com.
In the U.S., Canada and Mexico, the Bosch Group manufactures and markets automotive original equipment and aftermarket products, industrial drives and control technology, power tools, security and communication systems, packaging technology, thermotechnology, household appliances, solar energy and healthcare products. Having established a regional presence in 1906, Bosch employs over 20,000 associates in more than 70 locations, with reported sales of $7.3 billion in fiscal 2009. For more information, visit www.boschusa.com.
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