Is Wearable Tech in Health Insurance a Good Idea?
From fitness trackers to smartwatches, these technologies can capture a range of health metrics that paint a detailed picture of an individual’s health and lifestyle….
mHealth
Digitising isn’t Enough to Drive Clinical Transformation in Musculoskeletal Care
Musculoskeletal (MSK) injuries and conditions impact approximately 20 million people in the UK, making them the leading cause of disability. They affect peoples’ daily lives,…
To Unlock Digital Health Benefits for Older Adults, Providers must Focus on Building Trust
The benefits of digital health tools for supporting self-management of health conditions and access to services are well-documented: eliminating the need to travel to appointments,…
The Business Case for Connected Health
Connected health – the convergence of healthcare and technological innovation – is revolutionising the way in which patient care is delivered. In recent years, we…
How AI Chatbots Are Breaking Down Barriers to Mental Health Treatment
Indeed, the birth of Artificial Intelligence (AI) has brought about several paradigm shifts. Some of these are very evident within the engineering, medical, and most…
8 Best Practices for Encrypting Patient Data in mHealth Apps
In today’s digital age, patient data is an invaluable commodity to threat actors — the steadily rising number of cyberattacks and data breaches targeting the…
Top 3 Factors for Designing Secure Wearable Healthcare Devices
The global market for wearable medical devices is transforming how we prevent, diagnose, and treat illness. Wearable medical devices rely on sensors, connectivity features, and…
Health and Wellbeing Platform Reduces GP Appointments and Drives Up Strong Health Outcomes
Primary care networks using the Holly Health digital health and wellbeing coaching tool, to support their patients with changing behaviours and habits in a sustainable…
Maximising the Benefits of Waiting List Validation
Digital Waiting List Validation tools not only cut patient waiting times but also offer additional benefits when executed effectively. Cep Wayment, ex-NHS deputy director and…
The Role of Wearable Devices in Monitoring Health Outcomes Across Socioeconomic Groups
Health care is on the verge of a technological revolution. Many of these technologies promise to improve patient outcomes and care accessibility, but they pose…