Healthcare and Insurance
Smartphones offer much to patients and medical professionals
Sixty four percent of physicians today are using smartphones. Applications for scheduling appointments, tests, hospital beds and operating rooms can create efficiencies and multiple times their investment in billings from higher utilization.
Over forty percent of physicians conduct their pharmaceutical and medical device research online. Smartphones provide anytime, anywhere access to online medical resources, and the ability to dictate notes and diagnosis through the same, convenient device.
Over forty percent of physicians conduct their pharmaceutical and medical device research online. Smartphones provide anytime, anywhere access to online medical resources, and the ability to dictate notes and diagnosis through the same, convenient device.
Opportunities for smartphone applications abound in the health and nutrition market. Many challenges for seniors are overcome with always-on smartphone technologies that support independent living. Smartphones directly connected over 3G networks can alert caregivers of potential health issues or emergency situations.
Consumers purchase premiums or their equivalent totaling $785 billion per year. Paper changes and updates make it difficult to keep up with plan policies. Consumers should have the opportunity to evaluate and compare plans and coverage using convenient smartphone — and discuss factors such as costs, benefits, exclusions and ratings with their provider.
- Better patient care is within reach, especially for seniors in assisted living.
- The majority of physicians have adopting smartphones for their always-on convenience.
- Healthcare insurance choices can be personally optimized with better benefit data for consumers.
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