OMRON’s state-of-the-art healthcare technology is tackling the world’s evolving challenges with innovative approaches and at-home solutions, easing the burden on health systems worldwide.
By Daniel de Bomford and Bernard Thompson
The doctor walks down the corridor, results in hand. Inside the room, an anxious patient waits in silence. As the doctor gently delivers the words “all clear,” the tension dissolves into gratitude. The results of a simple test, conducted in the patient’s own home, were flagged by their doctor after it returned signs of Atrial Fibrillation (AFib). If left untreated, AFib leads to an increased risk of strokes, permanent damage and even death.
For over 50 years, OMRON has developed devices that anyone can use correctly and easily at home. The measurement data is sent to OMRON connect, a health management app shared with physicians, allowing for treatment at the right time, enabling them to intervene early and helping patients prevent serious complications.
As countries around the globe confront aging populations, Japan’s OMRON is taking a leading role in addressing rising healthcare costs, which are projected to reach 50 trillion yen by 2030. President and CEO Ayumu Okada states that the increased burden on the healthcare system will lower efficiency, and it is vital to adopt a preventive care approach.
In 2024, OMRON acquired Luscii, a Dutch remote patient monitoring company, as a wholly owned subsidiary. Used by approximately 70 percent of medical institutions in the Netherlands, Luscii offers more than 150 care plans. The platform has reduced emergency transports for heart failure patients by 65 percent and hospitalizations by 81 percent. By integrating Luscii’s digital technology with OMRON connect and using home-collected vital signs data, OMRON aims to build a digital healthcare ecosystem. With decades of experience in at-home monitoring, OMRON continues to advance healthcare through innovations such as AI, which eases the burden on patients and healthcare professionals. “We aim to use these digital technologies for early detection and prevention of serious diseases,” the president says.
Blood Pressure Monitor + ECG
The company pioneered at-home blood pressure monitoring and, through rigorous research and testing, has demonstrated its accuracy, which is recognized by healthcare professionals worldwide. The company applies the same rigor to the integration of digital technologies and advanced algorithms powered by artificial intelligence, ensuring accuracy, reliability, and meaningful insights in healthcare.
Through this synthesis of technology, OMRON’s blood pressure monitors with Intellisense AFib technology can detect AFib even in patients without subjective symptoms. “The evolution of OMRON connect is continuous and driven by real-world use,” Okada states. By gathering and refining data, the application can improve algorithms, enhancing the efficiency of the application in real-time.
In India, where there is a shortage of cardiovascular specialists, the company partners with Tricog Health. Okada explains, “Their team of specialists can remotely analyze device readings and ECG data, then provide feedback to users or their doctors.”
Today, the company provides products and services in over 130 countries and regions to help doctors and patients improve health and quality of life.
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