News and insights on mobile app development, design, and digital healthcare
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
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
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
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
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
A report published by Researchandmarkets.com states that the global mobile health (mHealth) app market “is expected to reach US$102.35 billion by 2023, growing at a CAGR of 29.30% during the period.” These numbers not only speak volumes about the consistent innovation in this space but also clearly indicate that users are adopting mHealth apps. The… Read more
The digital health space is on fire. According to Accenture’s 2018 Consumer Survey on Digital Health, consumers are increasingly relying on technology to manage their healthcare needs. Compared to 2016, our reliance on wearable devices, electronic health records and mobile apps has jumped significantly: In fact, the only area of the digital health space that… Read more