Category: mHealth

Recently, a client asked me what I meant by “mHealth is likely the newest front door to his organization.” He seemed even more puzzled by my next statement; “…and you should probably have an ‘open-door’ policy.” After a few minutes of conversation I quickly realized that his perception of mobile health was far less encompassing…

Before the Federal Trade Commission or Food and Drug Administration tackle another mobile health technology investigation, the two federal agencies–both of which are charged with protecting consumers–need to huddle up in a conference room, lock the door and not come out until they produce a clear map of what they’re responsible for when it comes…

Mobile devices featuring decision support tools may hold the key to getting more nurses to diagnose patients with chronic health issues such as obesity, smoking, and depression, according to a study from Columbia University School of Nursing. Mobile devices featuring decision support tools may hold the key to getting more nurses to diagnose patients with…

UnitedHealthcare plan members can now pay medical bills via the provider’s mobile app, Health4Me; the payer’s mHealth software is the first to have an electronic bill-payment service, according to an announcement. read more …read more Source:: http://www.fiercemobilehealthcare.com/story/unitedhealthcare-expands-mhealth-app-payment-fitbit-functionality/2015-02-23?utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss&utm_campaign=rss       

By John Halamka I have long believed that social networking concepts, mobile devices, analytics, and cloud are key tactics for the success of any IT organization. We’re in an era as significant as the mainframe to PC revolution in which BYOD devices and apps are becoming the platform of choice. Given the regulatory/compliance mandates for…

Texting may be a more suitable treatment aid for those with mental illness than mobile applications, according to new study led by researchers from Clemson University. Texting may be a more suitable treatment aid for those with mental illness than mobile applications, according to new study led by researchers from Clemson University. read more …read…

0 The federal government has put a lot of resources behind the concept of patient-centered outcomes research. So with large clinical research projects, what would patient-centric research look like? And how are big data, mobile apps and new approaches to consent involved? The federal government has put a lot of resources behind the concept of…

New York Governor Andrew Cuomo signed into a law that requires insurers to offer the same reimbursement to patients who get services via telehealth and telemedicine as if it were done in person. New York Governor Andrew Cuomo signed into a law that requires insurers to offer the same reimbursement to patients who get services…

The GSMA today announced that its Mobile for Development mHealth programme has launched a new cross-ecosystem partnership designed to provide a range of mHealth services to women and children, with a particular focus on nutrition, across Sub-Saharan Africa. …read more