Yusuf Yesil, MD, MIS 
Quick Summary
Digital health tools are gaining popularity as hospitals and healthcare systems demonstrate their effectiveness in addressing various health issues. Casey Bennett, a leading researcher in digital health, is exploring advanced technologies aimed at enhancing brain health.
Key Insights
- Casey Bennett is an assistant professor and chair of the health informatics program at DePaul University, with a background as a senior data scientist at Cigna and CVS Health.
- His lab focuses on a range of digital health technologies, including:
- Robots
- Wearables
- Smartphones
- Internet of Things (IoT) devices
- Virtual reality
- Artificial intelligence
- Adaptive robotic pets
- This week on HIMSSCast, Bennett will discuss the technologies being developed in his lab and their potential applications in healthcare.
Discussion Points
- Utilizing smartphones to support brain health through digital health applications.
- Exploring the role of adaptive robotic pets and conversational robots in enhancing mental well-being.
- Investigating how wearables and virtual reality can contribute to brain health improvement.
- Understanding the impact of IoT devices in the realm of digital health for better brain health outcomes.
Further Reading
- Understanding Digital Transformation and Digital Health
- Accelerating Adoption of Digital Health Tools by Physicians
- Managing Economic and Workforce Challenges with Digital Health Tools
- AI’s Role in Streamlining Patient Care
- Boosting Cardiology Care through Digital Health Literacy
- Evaluating the Effectiveness of Digital Health Tools
