Healthcare adoption of technology generally lags other industries, leaving the adoption of healthcare apps still in its early stages. But more healthcare employers, providers and health systems are recognizing the importance of healthcare apps to build loyalty, retain patients within their health ecosystems, increase patient satisfaction and lower costs. The continuing maturation of EMRs also brings new opportunities at tighter integration, with secure, HIPAA-compliant read/write capabilities possible between apps and the EMR. App adoption [...]

With more than 330 million Americans – 75% of the United States population – receiving their health insurance from a self-insured provider, payers are naturally more interested in both managing and improving health care costs. That’s why we at MobileSmith Health believe a  partnership between the broker community and self-insured companies would assist in providing first rate health care, while driving down administrative costs by addressing issues locally.In the following video, our CEO and Chairman [...]

By Randy Tomlin, CEO and Chairman of MobileSmith Health From advances in mobile apps and telehealth platforms, to artificial intelligence, pharmaceutical care and the clinician burnout epidemic, Becker's Hospital Review Health IT + Clinical Leadership + Pharmacy Conference 2019 will cover it all. The C-suite executive attendees flocking to this week’s event will be looking to better understand where the industry is heading and hear how best practices from post-transformation industries can help them [...]

With over one-third of all U.S. patients referred to a specialist every year, specialty care providers (SCPs) play a significant role in the American healthcare system. However, a gap in information sharing between providers often leads to expensive and unnecessary care, potential medical errors, and repeated medical tests. This can lead to a frustrating experience for patients, wasted time for providers, and an unnecessary expense for payers. In the following video, shot on site [...]