Muhammad Abdurrahman, Ph.D., CEO and Co-Founder, Playtabase shares his insights at the Connected Health Summit: Engaging Consumers. Muhammad spoke on the "Healthy Living, Connected Devices, and Wearables" panel at the 2014 event.

What is the most important next step for healthcare providers to engage consumers in digital health solutions?
Improving quality of life will continue to grow as an important piece in health care tech. Alongside advances in patient monitoring, better and faster information for all involved will make improve the user experience and make control of digital health solutions more intuitive and seamless.

What will be the biggest impact for consumers as a result of digital health solutions?
The biggest impact for consumers will be an increase in control of care for patients, family, and providers. Solutions that offer more control for the patient and at the same time increase data availability and access will improve the quality of health care interactions.

What will be the biggest driver for digital health market?
The biggest driver for health care technology will be the graying of the major economic powers. The baby boomers as a market will be a target for a flood of new health tech products and services, redefining the aging experience. Their desire to age successfully at home will foster more digital health solutions for increases in autonomy, quality of life, and the delivery of health and information services for providers and family.