Category: apps
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Report: mHealth apps primed to hit mainstream this year
The year 2014 will be the year mHealth apps hit the mainstream and become as ubiquitous as mobile games, personal time management software and retail shopping apps, according to a new report from… read more …read more
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ATA: State policies hinder telemedicine
The American Telemedicine Association has suggested some changes to the Federation of State Medical Board’s (FSMB) proposed regulation of telemedicine. Among the suggestions: Don’t make remote consults more cumbersome than in-person treatment and allow docs to practice across state lines. read more …read more
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mHealth app offers round-the-clock medical concierge subscription service
The Mayo Clinic and a California startup have created a new mobile health app featuring a telemedicine service offering a personal health assistant, who can prescribe limited drugs via the phone, and… read more …read more
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Gamification is a winning approach for mHealth tech
A person facing a medical issue and an upsetting diagnosis are hungry for information and typically have to embark on a new lifestyle that incorporates healthier choices. But it can be daunting,… read more …read more
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mHealth still untapped resource for docs
For the most part, providers are still wary over the mHealth movement. And this caution just might be preventing them from big care improvement opportunities, say the findings of a new study. The study, commissioned by mobile professional services firm Mobiquity, finds some 70 percent of consumers use mobile apps every day to track physical…
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Why a gaming touch with mHealth apps could prove beneficial to patients
As FierceMobileHealthcare reported recently a new study reveals mHealth apps using a gaming touch could help patients reduce stress, pay more attention to their health and improve recovery. In fact,… read more …read more
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Study: Consumers Use Mobile Apps to Track Health, But Don’t Involve Docs
While 70 percent of people use mobile apps on a daily basis to track calorie intake and monitor physical activities, only 40 percent share data and insights with their doctors, according to a new study by the Wellesley, Mass.-based mobile engagement provider Mobiquity. While 70 percent of people use mobile apps on a daily basis…
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Advisory committee focus is on ‘SMART’ mobile app innovation
An advisory committee focusing on mHealth software innovation is now in place for the Substitutable Medical Apps & Reusable Technology (SMART) project, with the goal of making mobile healthcare… read more …read more
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HIMSS Analytics: Top hospital apps focus on operational efficiency
Bed management, enterprise resource planning and financial modeling applications are expected to be some of the hottest on the market among hospitals, according to a new report from HIMSS Analytics. read more …read more
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Global Mobile Health Solution market to grow at CAGR of 42.40% over 2012-2016
Research and Markets has announced the addition of the “Global Mobile Health Solution Market Report” report to their offering. …read more