Garmin International Inc. has announced strategic relationship with Allscripts Healthcare Solutions, Inc. to integrate its vivofit suite of wearable devices into the FollowMyHealth and CareInMotion platforms, designed to address specific population health management priorities. Berkshire Medical Center (Pittsfield, Mass.) will serve as the beta site for this 2016 initiative. Berkshire Medical Center will identify a specific patient population to wear vivofit devices and use the Index Smart Scale.

Through an integration with FollowMyHealth, Berkshire Medical will receive updated, real-time data about the patient between office and hospital visits, improving patient monitoring and facilitating informed decisions about patient care. Allscripts CareInMotion is a suite of population health management solutions that help healthcare organizations better provide patient-centered and value-based care. FollowMyHealth is a patient engagement platform that enables patients and their families to stay connected with physicians and become active members of their care team.

Garmin offers a broad range of products designed for use in health and wellness programs. These devices can integrate into wellness programs, providing motivation and recognition for the participants.