Chronicling the rapid rise of mobile health management tools
By Staff Reporters
According to UK-based Juniper Research, the number of downloads for health-related apps in 2012 will total 44 million by the end of next year. The research firm also predicts that the number of health app downloads will jump to 142 million by 2016.
m-Health
This infographic created by Allied Health World highlights the rapid rise of mobile health management tools available to the consumer on their smart-phones.
Assessment
It identifies the following three major benefits of m-Health apps:
- 2x Greater Access to Care
- 24% Reduction in Lower Admin Costs
- 25% Savings for Seniors
Conclusion
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mHealth
Remember – When protected health information goes mobile, convenience and speed of care delivery increase – but security and liability risks get more serious.
Dr. Shenkman
Advancements in Mobile Health Technology
The number of mobile device users who have downloaded mobile healthcare applications nearly doubled, from 127 million in 2011 to 247 million in 2012. Technological innovations are changing the face of healthcare from “brick-and-mortar” hospital transactions and face-to-face doctor-patient visits to mobile, virtual experiences around the globe.
http://www.healthcapital.com/hcc/newsletter/2_13/MOBILE.pdf
However, due in part to the rapid growth and adoption of mobile health technology, challenges exist in ensuring that research, as well as regulatory and reimbursement policies, stay abreast of this rapid growth in health information technology that is changing the landscape of healthcare delivery in the U.S.
http://www.HealthCapital.com
via Ann Miller RN MHA