HealthTech January 19, 2022
Remy Morgan, Michael Goad

App adoption is on the rise in healthcare, but should organizations rely on off-the-shelf solutions or turn toward app development?

Healthcare organizations are increasingly using mobile apps to connect with patients in the hospital and at home. Apps can be used for wayfinding on a health system’s campus, health monitoring or even to assist patients in completing physical therapy exercises. Adoption is on the rise, but who is developing these healthcare apps?

Internal app development was robust in healthcare five years ago as organizations sought to improve workflow efficiencies and the care experience. For example, apps were developed that allowed clinicians to communicate securely and that entertained patients at the bedside. Apps were also created to apply a modern interface...

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Topics: Apps, Digital Health, Health System / Hospital, Provider, Technology
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