Digital health talks the talk, trips in walking the walk

Cara Livernois | | Health Exec | Precision Medicine

With more than 165,000 healthcare apps available to consumers, the variety of mobile applications isn't in doubt. But the functionality is another issue. While healthcare providers are interested in using such apps to improve engagement and care delivery, adoption is limited due to barriers like a lack of scientific evidence, limited integration and confusion around regulatory and privacy issues.

 

Even with the number of mHealth apps increasing, as well as the number of providers interested in utilizing the technology, barriers can black true interoperability.

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Digital Health Solutions From Hype To Impact

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Cara Livernois, News Writer

Cara joined TriMed Media in 2016 and is currently a Senior Writer for Clinical Innovation & Technology. Originating from Detroit, Michigan, she holds a Bachelors in Health Communications from Grand Valley State University.

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