Do you own a smartphone? Well, if yes, you basically have a sophisticated handheld computer in your pocket. Tech giants are taking advantage of this technology to develop mobile apps that can turn your smartphone into a medical device.
If you find it challenging to understand your complex medical information, you’re not alone. The US healthcare system is so complex. Not just patients, but sometimes even doctors struggle to have clear information about the costs of medications they prescribe.
Individuals, nowadays, are becoming more aware of their health. It is a healthcare revolution propelled by medical communities, and also enabled by innovations powering fitness technologies and wearables.
The healthcare industry is moving towards a value-based care model, emphasising more on health outcomes. Not just providers, people are also taking an increasingly active role in their health and wellness.Â
According to a survey conducted by the Deloitte Center for Health Solutions, consumers have a strong interest in virtual care and are more bullish in demanding digital health tools from their doctors, but physicians aren’t meeting demand.
People are often aware about the condition of their cars, more than they know about their health. They abide by their car maintenance schedules, take dashboards’ warning lights seriously and fill up the fuel tank whenever needed.
