Patients, providers overwhelmingly believe mHealth tools boost quality of life

An overwhelming number of patients and providers see mobile as a promising platform when it comes to both prevention and treatment of healthcare-related issues, according to a recent study.
The new study aligns with findings from the fifth annual "Pulse of Online Health," conducted by Makovsky Health/Kelton, that says roughly two-thirds of Americans are enthusiastic about tapping digital tools for managing personal health. It also matches up with Mary Annecharico's prediction of an impending mHealth transformation. The chief information officer at Henry Ford Health Systems states, in a CIO Review commentary, that the transformation will bring improved coordination of care, elimination of redundancy and inefficiency, shared accountability and active patient involvement in healthcare effortsRead More

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