mhealth

Mobility in hospitals is key to better healthcare

In July, TechTarget’s Pulse ran a cover story about the infiltration of digital tablets and smartphones in healthcare as seen through the eyes of hospital CIOs. The takeaway? “Caregivers long tethered to computer workstations to view patient records and medical … Read More

Why telehealth is effective and efficient

Telehealth is on the rise, with about a third of healthcare providers already using remote patient monitoring and video-based services to promote long-distance clinical health care. But what does telehealth mean for the cost and efficacy of health care? As … Read MoreRead More

Family doctors spend nightly “pajama time” with EHRs

Family doctors spend 86 minutes of “pajama time” tethered to their electronic health records (EHRs), according to a study published last week in the Annals of Family Medicine. While the findings raise concerns about professional burnout as physicians spend more … Read More

Three tips for meaningful digital health innovation

Digital health has been around long enough that innovators in the space are looking back and reflecting on what works. Hearing from those with hindsight gives startups and young leaders a chance to glean some wisdom as they design new … Read More