AJMC November 14, 2024
Health care apps like MyChart, mySugr, GoodRx, and Smoke Free can enhance patient care through accessibility, convenience, and engagement, but further discussion is warranted on the optimal use of these apps.
The health care landscape has transformed patient care delivery through the adoption of technology, and health care services and technology business are projected to continue to grow.1
Popular health care web-based applications, or apps, are among the newest forms of patient care and represent a growing market in our increasingly digital world.2 Health care apps offer greater accessibility and convenience to patients, while stakeholders can engage directly with consumers to bypass traditional intermediaries. Additionally, direct-to-consumer (DTC) models have gained traction and are expected to increase at a compound annual...