A recent study by the University of Eastern Finland Business School indicates that elderly neurological patients show a willingness to accept remote monitoring (RM) in the home environment even in the pre-implementation phase. Home-based RM uses digital health technologies to track patients' health metrics and securely transmit data to healthcare professionals at the clinical site.  RM at home includes wearable devices, and mobile health apps that monitor key health metrics (e.g., activity, sleep, heart rate). RM is particularly appealing to elderly patients who wish to age in their own home while maintaining their independence.

A new report has uncovered how investors can most effectively foster shareholder engagement on environmental, societal and governance (ESG) issues to overcome differences in structural and cultural climates around the world.

The report, titled Chains of influence, examines how power dynamics between asset owners and asset managers (‘active owners’), companies and other stakeholders vary significantly between different countries, and identifies two chains of influence – company-centric and owner-centric. The authors then outline opportunities for active owners to influence under-engaged companies across different global contexts.