By using this site, you agree to the Privacy Policy and Terms of Use.
Accept
Health Works CollectiveHealth Works CollectiveHealth Works Collective
  • Health
    • Mental Health
    Health
    Healthcare organizations are operating on slimmer profit margins than ever. One report in August showed that they are even lower than the beginning of the…
    Show More
    Top News
    headphones can create health problems
    The Harmful Health Effects of Using Headphones
    September 24, 2021
    Headache causes
    4 Causes Of Headache You Probably Didn’t Know About
    December 28, 2021
    follow these steps to recover from your injury
    What Steps Should You Take to Recover More Quickly from an Injury?
    April 12, 2022
    Latest News
    How Probate Planning Shapes the Future of Your Estate and Family Care
    July 16, 2025
    Beyond Nutrition: Everyday Foods That Support Whole-Body Health
    June 15, 2025
    The Wide-Ranging Benefits of Magnesium Supplements
    June 11, 2025
    The Best Home Remedies for Migraines
    June 5, 2025
  • Policy and Law
    • Global Healthcare
    • Medical Ethics
    Policy and Law
    Get the latest updates about Insurance policies and Laws in the Healthcare industry for different geographical locations.
    Show More
    Top News
    ADA dental health
    ADA Launches Action for Dental Health
    October 13, 2013
    The Devin Nunes Nonsense Health Plan
    June 26, 2012
    Q and A: Addressing an Enormous Public Health Problem with a Simple Technology Solution
    January 15, 2014
    Latest News
    How Health Choices and Legal Actions Intersect After an Injury
    July 16, 2025
    How communities and healthcare providers can address slip and fall injuries with legal awareness
    July 16, 2025
    Let Your Lawyer Handle the Work Before You Pay Medical Costs
    July 6, 2025
    Top HIPAA-Compliant Messaging Apps for Healthcare Teams
    June 25, 2025
  • Medical Innovations
  • News
  • Wellness
  • Tech
Search
© 2023 HealthWorks Collective. All Rights Reserved.
Reading: Is mHealth Just Technology-Driven Hype?
Share
Notification Show More
Font ResizerAa
Health Works CollectiveHealth Works Collective
Font ResizerAa
Search
Follow US
  • About
  • Contact
  • Privacy
© 2023 HealthWorks Collective. All Rights Reserved.
Health Works Collective > eHealth > Mobile Health > Is mHealth Just Technology-Driven Hype?
eHealthMobile HealthTechnology

Is mHealth Just Technology-Driven Hype?

Nicola Ziady
Nicola Ziady
Share
4 Min Read
mHealth
SHARE

This mHealth report from PwC reveals that mobile is positioned to have a huge impact on how healthcare is delivered. It offers opportunities to address one of the most pressing global challenges, which is making healthcare more accessible, faster, better and cheaper.

This mHealth report from PwC reveals that mobile is positioned to have a huge impact on how healthcare is delivered. It offers opportunities to address one of the most pressing global challenges, which is making healthcare more accessible, faster, better and cheaper.

mHealth

Three major trends in healthcare lend themselves to the revolution in mobile technology:

More Read

healthcare consumerism
Healthcare Consumerism: Marketing’s New Imperative
How Does Technology Help Keep Your Allergies at Bay in 2017?
How to Manage Online Reviews to Build a Positive Online Reputation
Healthcare’s Dirty Secret – 15 Million Patient’s Private Information Exposed Since 2009
Analyze Your Workflow Before Selecting a HIPAA Hosting Provider

1. Aging population

Aging populations and chronic illness are driving regulatory reform. Public sector healthcare is seeking better access and quality, and it’s looking to the private sector for innovation and efficiency. mHealth improves access and quality, and offers dramatic innovation and cost reduction.

2. Foundations already in place

The foundations of industrialisation of healthcare are already in place — electronic medical records, remote monitoring and communications. ‘Care anywhere’ is already emerging. The platform for mHealth is set.

3. Personalisation

Healthcare, like other industries, is getting personal. mHealth can offer personal toolkits for predictive, participatory and preventative care.

Valuable insights into patients, doctors and payers view on mHealth. Find out what they told PwC, and learn more about the potential of mobile health in developed and emerging markets, the challenges, and the impact on stakeholders.

healthcare IT

Key findings from the EIU 2012 report:

Expectations vs. reality

  • Roughly half of patients say mHealth will improve the cost, quality and convenience of their healthcare in the next three years.
  • Six in ten doctors and payers think widespread adoption in their countries is inevitable in the near future — but most think adoption will take time.

Innovation vs. resistance

  • New technology is not enough. Widespread adoption of mHealth will require changes in behaviour.
  • Innovators must learn to navigate around attitudes that are often rigid toward change.

Colliding interests, competing visions

  • Patients want convenience and control. Doctors are resistant to this loss of control — in fact, 64% worry that mHealth makes patients too independent.
  • Payers are already interested in mHealth’s value for money. How will this impact doctors’ resistance to change?

Emerging market trailblazers

  • Eight out of ten emerging market doctors recommend mHealth services, and more payers cover the costs than in developed countries. 59% of patients already use it.
  • Why? Where existing healthcare is scarce, there is a greater demand for change and fewer entrenched interests — so change is more welcome.

Solutions vs. technology

  • 49% of patients say cost is the biggest barrier to mHealth.
  • 64% of doctors and payers are excited about mHealth, but say there aren’t enough proven business models. Vendors must collaborate with payers and current providers to build an mHealth ecosystem with longevity and efficacy.

mobile health

The patient perspective

mHealth offers patients easier access to care and control over their own health. 60% of those who use mHealth already say it has replaced visits to doctors or nurses. No matter what road we travel with ACO and healthcare reform, we are on an interesting and exciting journey.

patient satisfaction

 

TAGGED:mHealth
Share This Article
Facebook Copy Link Print
Share

Stay Connected

1.5kFollowersLike
4.5kFollowersFollow
2.8kFollowersPin
136kSubscribersSubscribe

Latest News

paramedics in surgical gloves and masks
How Health Choices and Legal Actions Intersect After an Injury
Health care
July 16, 2025
a woman giving a key
How Probate Planning Shapes the Future of Your Estate and Family Care
Health
July 16, 2025
a woman with kinesio tapes on her back arm
How communities and healthcare providers can address slip and fall injuries with legal awareness
Health care
July 16, 2025
healthcare providers
Hidden Injuries After An Accident: What Healthcare Providers Should Watch For
Infographics
July 15, 2025

You Might also Like

Enhancing Medical Technologies in Developing Nations

July 18, 2016
tips to design a health app
eHealth

How To Improve Patient Access Metrics

April 5, 2022
Image
Social Media

A Healthcare Guide to Hashtags and Tweet-Ups

March 29, 2013

HealthCare Twitter for Beginners-Basic Info!

June 5, 2012
Subscribe
Subscribe to our newsletter to get our newest articles instantly!
Follow US
© 2008-2025 HealthWorks Collective. All Rights Reserved.
  • About
  • Contact
  • Privacy
Welcome Back!

Sign in to your account

Username or Email Address
Password

Lost your password?