Who owns the health metrics you input into health care apps? The answer is surprising.
Tag: healthcare apps
iMedicalApps founder, Iltifat Husain, speaks at Brookings Institute on mobile devices in healthcare
Recently our Founder and Editor-In-Chief of iMedicalApps, Iltifat Husain (@iltifatMD), was asked by the Brookings Institute to speak on a panel about the Modernization of Health Care through Mobile Technology and Medical Monitoring devices. The panel was moderated by Darrell West, the vice president and director of governance studies and director of the center for […]
Health 2.0, the healthcare app and IT market for the underserved
A panel of physicians and technology experts asserted at Health 2.0’s Open Roundtable on the Underserved that low-income and vulnerable underserved populations are quickly becoming important consumers of healthcare information technology. Those thinking of creating the next big app should consider the underserved market.
Wrapping up TEDMED 2013
A summary on what went on in TEDMED 2013. Great speakers and amazing technologies.
Personal Health Record app underscores importance of using patient friendly medical terms
PocketHealth is a patient app developed by Cognovant as a mobile Personal Health Record (mPHR) available for the iPhone, iPad and Android platforms. This is an ambitious and comprehensive app based on Electronic Health Record features for individual use. It’s stated purpose by the developer is to allow consumers to take control of their health data and care for their own personal use and to share with their providers. It is encrypted and stored solely on the device.
