Canada spends more of its GDP on healthcare than the average among its fellow Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development countries, but it also has something to show for it — a longer life expectancy. While government policy certainly plays a role in longevity, we can also look to Canadian digital healthcare leaders to develop… Read more

In our previous post we discussed the importance of human-centered design. In this post we’d like to share some real-world examples of human centered design concepts in health-app development. The International Organization of Standards says human centered design concepts “improves human well-being, user satisfaction, accessibility, and sustainability.” To do this, creators should go through three… Read more

No one wants a doctor with a cold bedside manner. The same is true for digital healthcare. We want technology that’s approachable and concerned with our whole being, not just our heart, lungs, mental health, or aching feet. Healthcare providers know the importance of a human-centered approach to medicine, even if it doesn’t always show… Read more

About 15 years ago, the Harvard Business Review wrote an article titled “Why Innovation in Health Care Is So Hard.” A lot of its argument was based on the existence of poor technology, insufficient funding, consumer doubt, and general policy issues. Fortunately, most of these are no longer major barriers to creating meaningfully designed digital… Read more

Regardless of the impact COVID-19 has had on how patients communicate with their healthcare providers, the rising trend of self-service healthcare is here to stay. You may have noticed many of your own doctors’ offices have continued to offer automated, patient-driven services like chatbot-mediated registration, online portal enhancements, or mHealth apps.   This increased trend of self-participation, where patients control more aspects of… Read more

We’ve debated this question before in broader terms, but what considerations change if we focus on digital health and wellness? Whether you’re a start-up or an established health tech company that realizes the importance of utilizing an innovative app offering, you have an important decision to make – outsource app development or try to build it… Read more

In many ways, the opportunity to start a business is easier than ever before – especially in digital health, where new technology solutions are needed to meet growing demand, aging populations, and expanding healthcare systems. In addition to the impact resulting from the global pandemic, markets for digital healthcare and mHealth apps will continue to… Read more