The Healthcare Mobile Revolution  by timgasper

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timgasper says: Sam Nachbar recently noted in his industry focus article at Appconomy: a healthcare provider’s work is inherently mobile. By seamlessly fitting into the daily workflow, smartphones are increasing productivity within the healthcare system. Here are some of the revolutionary apps he discusses in his article.
timgasper's picks
  1. Care360 Mobile
    Care360 Mobile Aiding physicians during their assessments, Care 360 Mobile allows doctors to access a patients medication history, receive lab results, and order and renew prescriptions. It's ideal for doctors on call or on the go, simplifying lab orders while reducing repetitive tasks, paperwork and chart pulls. Consider how technologies like this are making care much more accurate, consistent, and responsive/quick!
  2. AirStrip OB
    AirStrip OB By providing real-time, remote access to fetal heart tracings, contraction patterns, nursing notes, and vital signs, Airstrip OB lets obstetricians monitor different stages of labor even when they are not by a patient’s side. It was even featured in an iPhone commercial!
  3. Skyscape Medical Resources
    Skyscape Medical Resources Skyscape has made the comprehensiveness of their app their focus. By teaming up with over 50 health publishers, the Skyscape Medical Resources app boasts the largest library of medical resources and is available for every smartphone operating system. Quick reference like this makes care more accurate and gives access to great multimedia content.
  4. Epocrates
    Epocrates The first medical application for the iPhone, Epocrates’ drug reference, is the most downloaded free medical app in the iTunes store. Epocrates is a brand that has pivoted from it's original purpose, but has a lot of recognition by the medical community.
  5. Rx Vigilance (The Professional Drug & Health Reference Tool)
    Rx Vigilance (The Professional Drug & Health Reference Tool) Rx Vigilance, attempts to segment the market by offering premium content. The app is marketed as ‘the professional drug & health reference tool,’ with the credibility of the information and the expert integration process stressed. The premium content comes a price tag - $199 - but the quality and curation may be well worth the cost.
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