Scheduling appointments, viewing lab results and requesting prescriptions emerged as the top three functions patients use mobile apps for, according to a SOTI survey of 552 U.S. consumers.
A JAMA Internal Medicine study found hypertension patients who used the Medisafe app showed a slight improvement in self-reported medication adherence but didn't show much improvement in blood pressure control.
Munck Wilson Mandala Partner Greg Howison shared his perspective on some of the legal ramifications around AI, IP, connected devices and the data they generate, in response to emailed questions.
The in-house Sinai AppLab and Mount Sinai Innovation Partners also are launching a startup company, Responsive Health, to commercialize and license the technology to other healthcare providers.
The FDA-cleared system automatically records blood-glucose readings, eliminating the need for users to enter values each time they test their blood sugar.
It will measure a patient's gait and gestures.
No pain no gain for UHC's healthcare mobile app team.
At the Abarca Forward conference earlier this year, George Van Antwerp, managing director at Deloitte, discussed how social determinants of health and a personalized member experience can improve medication adherence and health outcomes.