Merging Digital Therapeutics for Better Outcomes- The Next Frontier
The digital health space has seen a vast transformation in 2018 one exciting development that we may see more of in 2019 is cross solution relationships. Earlier this year Weight…
Does Adherence Translate to Outcomes in Digital Health Tools?
Digital health tools are getting more uptake in health care systems. One core element these companies need to address is adherence, often expressed through the user experience or engagement. In…
Engagement in Digital Health- Measurement in the Crosshairs
The digital health space is experiencing exponential growth. A key area for health care to consider is how well these digital therapeutics work as part of care delivery. Traditionally, health…
Gratitude -is it good for your health ?
America celebrates Thanksgiving on November 22nd this year. I have lived in the USA for over 22 years and can honestly say it is the one time of year that…
Digital Health Ecosystem- Bringing the pieces together
I have written in the past about the thousands of apps for health that exist. Many won't make it in the long run as the runway to get…
Internet Use: Where do we draw the line on where to draw the line?
Is modern living on a collision course or going through a re-set for the next phase of human development? A few new reports this week would suggest we have been…
Data Crossing Borders to Support Health
Earlier this week Finland and Estonia announced they would be testing the exchange of health data across borders, allowing citizens in Europe to have digital prescriptions to be seamlessly…
Failure of Obesity Efforts, or Failure to Understand the Complexity of Obesity?
The New England Journal of Medicine (NEJM) Catalyst regularly publishes insights on crucial topics in health care, the September issue authored by Dr. Kevin Volpp from the University of…
A Watch to Monitor your Heart – is it time?
Photo by Pixabay on Pexels.comWhen the Apple Watch launched in 2015 many wondered if it had utility as many people used their phones to tell the time. In subsequent releases, Apple…
The Long Road to Fully Realized Digital Health-are we there yet?
It is hard to escape how technology has integrated into our daily lives. I am always struck the many heads bowed down to look at phones while walking on any…