The mHealth Movement: The Rise of Connected Home Medical Monitoring Devices

Today, many personal medical-monitoring devices and mobile apps put health care in the palm of consumers' hand. Both personal 'self-health' technologies and mobile apps are becoming more important to manage an array of health challenges, including... Read More

Overall, the research report from the analyst firm Berg Insight shows the growing evidence supporting mHealth and the movement towards widespread use of remote technology (medical apps used by mobile devices) that help patients with preventive care. The acceleration of mobile technology has driven the transformation of health services.

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