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Nesta is an innovation foundation. For us, innovation means turning bold ideas into reality and changing lives for the better. We use our expertise, skills and funding in areas where there are big challenges facing society.

In this future, personal data systems become the norm - individuals own, control and profit from their own data. Everyone negotiates prices for their personal health data with the companies.

Health data has become the main source of income for some people with long-term medical conditions and high usage of pharmaceuticals. Health Coins are a buoyant currency.

Patients with more and better data are able to earn more Health Coins. As a result, there is more interaction between patients, pharmaceutical organisations, health insurance and researchers.

Legislation has recently made provisions for Data Coaches like the Dementia Guides for less able and more vulnerable patients. Organisations like Mozilla, in partnership with government, have established codes of conduct for trustworthy data management practices.

Wearable

The MediHex is the most convenient device to manage your personal data ecosystem. Use it to track and upload your data as well as get access to the data stock exchange.

  1. The MediHex badge monitors your health vitals. You can attach this anywhere on your body and you can wear more than one.
  2. The MediHex wristband gives you access to the dynamic data stock market. Through this wristband you can tap into it anytime and anywhere and also upload your own data.
  3. The MediHex device can be used to insert your biometric card and upload data. It shows you the latest in the data stock market. You can also turn your data into Health Coins through this device, which can then be used for trading.
Parts of Medihex prototype health data wearable

Parts of MediHex health data wearable