Digital health apps
Digital health applications have proliferated across the healthcare landscape. These apps enhance patient-provider communication, remote patient monitoring, patient engagement, and personalized care. However, numerous barriers inhibit their use, including social determinants of health, such as digital health literacy.
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06 Jul 2026
Lack of clinical oversight raises red flags in virtual GLP-1 prescribing
Telehealth websites that provide GLP-1 prescriptions directly to consumers often do not provide clinician support, enabling access to the drugs with limited clinical oversight. Continue Reading
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21 May 2026
Digital health tools play prominent role in Americans' health, wellness
New survey results show that Americans are increasingly using digital health tools to manage their health, and they express future interest in tools like smart rings and holistic wearables. Continue Reading
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20 May 2019
Nemours Uses an mHealth Chatbot to Help Kids Manage Their Weight
Researchers with the Nemours Children's Health System have found that an mHealth platform with an embedded chatbot can help adolescents stay involved in weight management programs and reduce their chances of developing diabetes. Continue Reading
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24 Jul 2018
Anthem Creates a New mHealth Resource on Members' Mobile Devices
In a partnership with American Well and Samsung, Anthem is giving its health plan members access to a 24/7 mHealth service for non-acute health issues through their mobile devices. Continue Reading
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06 Jul 2017
Top 10 Healthcare Mobile Apps Among Hospital, Health Systems
The top hospital and health system mobile apps offer interoperability and secure care coordination to enhance clinical communication and workflows. Continue Reading