Global Movement for Health- What will it take?
The data linking sedentary lifestyles and ill-health are voluminous, yet the global activity rates have remained flat. We are living longer, and many countries are grappling with aging populations…
The Doctor will see your phone now
We have integrated our technological devices into our daily lives to the point they are indispensable. In past blogs, I have written about how more and more health tech solutions…
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…
Can Tech bridge the Gap in Population Health?
Some might argue technology already plays a significant role in population health. In the USA, almost 54% of physician offices use a basic Electronic Medical Record (EMR) system to support…
Can JOMO get Your Mojo Back?
A couple of things have been bubbling in the digital ether this week that speaks to increasing awareness and shift about the role technology plays in our daily lives, how…
Voice- the Next Frontier in HealthCare?
In the past two weeks, several articles have been published on the next digital frontier of development, voice-based technology. Think about how much you use your smartphone or device, and…
Mind over Matter
For centuries, Eastern spiritual philosophies have had the principles of mindfulness and meditation as part of their formal observations. In recent decades, the West has begun to adopt these practices…
Tracking Physical Activity and Improvements in Depression Symptoms
Studies have shown that exercise can alleviate symptoms of mild depression and prevent relapse. With the ubiquitous nature of smartphones, and their ability to passively track our daily activity levels…
Where You Live Matters
For some years, the concept of the Social Determinants of Health has been getting more attention. My perspective is this really came into sharp relief after the Affordable Care Act…
Building the Evidence for Digital Health- A Framework
This week I am attending the Health Experience Design Conference in Boston, hosted annually by Mad*Pow. Many speakers have referred to the need to develop and evolve the evidence base…