The mobile health industry is exploding, and it’s not just because more Americans than ever own smart devices. Providers and patients alike are realizing real value in mobile health technology as advancements ease the path to greater efficiency and lower costs.
But as mobile health funding approaches $1.3 billion and the number of mobile health apps exceeds 165,000, one disconnect remains. According to the Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society (HIMSS), no mobile medical device will be meaningful until it’s able to “capture and exchange information with key systems.