On average, 11% of users uninstall apps because they are confusing and/or clunky.  Creating an intuitive and effective user experience is sometimes more difficult than it seems. Every user is unique, meaning that expectations and needs may vary from person to person.  It’s impossible for a single app owner to know all of the specifics… Read more

The past several months have catalyzed the growth of mHealth. Standing out above the pack is mobile technology that relies on contact tracing and other connectivity features. In today’s world, being connected and keeping a distance both play important roles in healthcare. Thankfully, with the design and capabilities of smartphones growing more sophisticated by the… Read more

According to The Physicians Foundation, 22% of healthcare providers know a physician who has committed suicide.  This brings to light a serious problem. The survey also showed that 58% of physicians reported feeling burnout at some point in 2020; a staggering increase from 40% in 2018. Burnout for physicians results in increased fatigue, depression, addiction,… Read more

The popularity of health and wellness apps has been on the rise over the past few years, and that trend has only increased since the onset of the pandemic.  The United States, in particular, has seen constant growth, totaling 30%, in hours spent on health apps since the start of 2020. Source With social distancing,… Read more

In 2012, when gamification was on its early rise, 53% of technology stakeholders projected that, by 2020, gamification would be implemented into everyday technology – including mHealth apps.  And here we are!  In mHealth apps, the ultimate goal is to improve the health of the users, and gamification is proving to be an effective tool… Read more

Building a mobile health app is a complex process.  Health-related data is more personal and sensitive than the information used in other mobile apps. It is for this very reason that it is necessary for those handling it to ensure it is well-protected.  Protected health information, known commonly as PHI, is an industry term used… Read more

Arriving to 2021, we’ve seen some of the most rapid and innovative technological advances in recent memory.  The global pandemic has forced many industries to evolve and adapt or risk becoming obsolete, not least among which is the healthcare industry.  Digital healthcare is not new—but stay at home orders and social distancing measures have made… Read more

The pandemic has shifted traditional in-person healthcare towards virtual concepts. It has cleared the way for a new movement of healthcare technologies used by patients.  A push for out-of-office options is more relevant than ever. Self-monitoring, self-management, and self-care are necessary skills for the next generation of patients. Mobile health (mHealth) apps can provide a… Read more

The healthcare industry is trying to efficiently deliver the best possible care by engaging patients in other ways than just traditional in-person consultations.  In the U.S., for example, over half of the surveyed patients have an electronic health record (EHR), with 44% having access to it. Providers must continue to be transparent and give patients… Read more

The main priority of any healthcare worker is providing the best care and services for their patients. To do that, the provider must first understand who their patients are. That’s why patient demographics are essential. The information you collect from patients can tell you a lot about their needs, allowing you to provide better care… Read more