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Keeping up with the rapid developments in mobile health technology

KevinMD

I had the opportunity to participate in a day-long meeting sponsored by the Heart Rhythm Society (HRS). The goal was to help HRS develop recommendations for physicians and industry on providing patients access to information generated by wearable and implantable cardiac electronic devices.

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Only 1 in 4 People Over 50 Use a Mobile Health App – And They Tend to Be Healthier and Wealthier

Health Populi

use at least one mobile health app, and 56% of older people have never used one. One in 3 older people who use a mobile health app do so for exercise, followed by nutrition (currently adopted by 22% of older folks), weight loss (for 20%), and sleep (17%). Just over 1 in 4 people over 50 in the U.S.

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Digital Health Tools, Telemedicine, and Mobile Health Applications: How They’re Enhancing Population Health

Healthcare IT Today

We were able to roll out various digital health tools , telemedicine , and mobile health applications that not only better the lives of our patients but also our staff. Mobile health technologies, such as nudges, self-scheduling, and asynchronous communication, empower patients to modify their behaviors.

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Digital Health Technologies for Maternal and Neonatal Infection Management

Digital Health Global

A recent article in The Lancet Digital Health explores how digital health technologies (DHTs) are transforming infection management, highlighting their potential to improve health outcomes and reduce disparities, especially in underserved regions. Additionally, AI-powered imaging (e.g.,

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Federal agencies release updated privacy guide for health app developers

Mobi Health News

The Mobile Health Apps tool aims to help developers determine which federal laws apply and which agencies oversee different aspects of mobile health technology.

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Reports: Mobile health market to surpass $28B in 2018; teleradiology gaining steam

Mobi Health News

A pair of recently published market research reports have outlined upward trends among mobile health technologies.

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Connected health tools help seniors, but a digital divide persists

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

Most adults aged 50 to 80 in the United States are now using digital health technologies (DHTs), with patient portals leading adoption rates, according to a study published in JAMA Network Open.