MindSea Digital Health Blog
News and insights on mobile app development, design, and digital healthcare
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How Gamification Is Changing mHealth Apps for the Better
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
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What Is Protected Health Information (PHI)?
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
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Digital Healthcare Trends, Research, and More (2021)
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
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How Health & Wellness Companies Are Scaling Up With Mobile Health Apps
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
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Health Data Management: What It Is, Why You Need It & How To Do It
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
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Patient Demographics: How They Can Improve Care
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
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The Impact of AI and Machine Learning On Healthcare
Artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) are on the verge of revolutionizing productivity, working habits, and our overall way of living. Gartner expects the global AI-based economic activity to rise from $1.2 trillion in 2018 to around $3.9 Trillion by 2022. And it’s this growth that is contributing to improvements in industries all around… Read more
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How Mobile Technology Is Changing Women’s Health For The Better
The women’s health app market is projected to hit $3.9 billion by 2026. Up until the introduction of this industry, the last major innovation to advancing women’s body autonomy was the invention of the birth control pill in the 50’s. This observation comes from Ida Tin, CEO of the women’s health app Clue. The creation… Read more
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Healthcare UX: How Better UX Is Improving The Patient Experience
Did you know that 88% of online consumers are less likely to return to a website after a bad user experience? As new apps continue to be created, the market has become increasingly competitive, forcing app-makers to roll out more innovative features. Incorporating new technology is important, but the apps offering the best user experience… Read more
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How Mobile Is Reshaping The Way Healthcare Is Delivered Globally
From meditation apps to wearable fitness trackers, there are so many ways that mobile technology is improving our lives day in and day out. The benefits range from cheaper, quicker medical assistance and medication delivery to simplified data collection for medical practitioners—in other words, greater convenience for patients and healthcare providers alike. But it’s the… Read more
