New research determines that there are now 318,500 health-related consumer apps, yet most apps have been downloaded fewer than 5,000 times. Existing digital health products hold the potential to save
The internet has transformed the way consumers buy everything from clothes and cars to food and movie tickets. Can the power of technology also disrupt how Americans purchase prescription drugs?
A majority of executives in the healthcare industry think predictive analytics will save their organizations money, according to a new report from the Society of Actuaries. The organization conducted a
Even when you have insurance, a surprise medical bill can really hurt. Now a San Francisco-based startup is trying to ease the pain, by scanning bills for mistakes and
Consumers skeptical about the real cost of healthcare will soon have a resource where they can ask and share with their neighbors the price of common medical procedures. Starting Thursday,
Founded by brothers Geoffrey and Matthew Chaiken, Blink Health is changing lives in just a few easy steps. Once you’ve received a prescription from your doctor and sent it to
What if your next doctors visit could happen by smartphone from anywhere in the world? It could happen sooner than you think. Its called telemedicine, or telehealth: The use of
While 66 of the 100 largest hospitals in the United States offer consumers mobile health apps, only 2 percent of patients are using them, according to a new report published
An upstart New York-based health plan is seeking a share of Orange Countys Obamacare market by using sophisticated technology designed to simplify how consumers decipher costs and seek care. Last
Growing up in India, Suyog Mody was always one call away from a doctor. When Mody wasnt feeling well, his parents would run his symptoms by his aunt or uncle,
