SEATTLE – New data shows that connected health technologies are making it possible for patients to better manage their care. The data comes from 11 research studies conducted by the Center for Connected Health, a division of Partners HealthCare in Boston.

Researchers conducted their studies at Partners' affiliated hospitals, which include Massachusetts General and Brigham and Women's Hospital.

"Through a number of ongoing programs, we are finding more evidence demonstrating the benefits of connected health for patients, healthcare providers, employers and payers, as well as for the person who simply wants to stay healthy," said Joseph C. Kvedar, MD, founder and director of the Center for Connected Health, and a past president of the American Telemedicine Association.

Kvedar presented the study findings earlier this week at the 13th annual telemedicine conference in Seattle.

"We are hearing repeatedly how connected health technologies are empowering patients to take a more active role in managing their health and helping doctors and nurses provide more timely interventions and information to improve patients' overall quality of life," Kvedar said.