10 Ways Mobile Apps are Transforming the Healthcare Industry
Posted by Sandeep G on May 19th, 2021
Digital Transformation has been propelled forward by the exponential rise in mobile devices globally. As with every other industry, the healthcare industry has seen tremendous digital transformation due to rapid technological advancements and external factors such as the COVID-19 global pandemic.
Mobile app development in the healthcare sector has a very high societal value as it helps patients contact their doctors through video calls, book an online appointment and look for good healthcare tips. According to Statista, “The digital healthcare market as of 2019 had a market size 106 billion U.S. dollars and is expected to grow at a CAGR of 28.5 percent from 2020 to 2026 and reach a market size of 640 billion U.S. dollars by 2026”. This means that investment in mobile app development in the digital health sector has tremendous potential in the near future.
Why invest in Mobile apps for transforming the healthcare industry
Mobile applications provide various advantages over physical health check-ups which means waiting in gloomy hallways and long queues. Here are a few reasons why the healthcare industry needs to invest in mobile app development –
1. Healthcare can reach remote locations
2. Integration of mobile apps with smart devices such as wearables
3. Reduction in Medical expenses for patients
4. Ease in medical check-ups and bill payments
5. Reduced risk of the wrong diagnosis
6. Transparent interaction as patients can track their medicinal supplies
7. Higher efficiency and faster speed of healthcare delivery
8. Use of data analytics and predictive analytics to predict future health concerns
9. Personalized remedies as per the need of users using analytics
How can mobile app development contribute to the healthcare industry?
Healthcare apps help in easy accessibility of health services and at much cheaper bill expenses. It also allows for easy tracking of daily health activity using the Internet of Things (IoT) and if predictive and data analytics is used, that health data can help predict future health vulnerabilities. Mobile App Development can be implemented effectively by –
Good User Interface (UI) and User Experience (UX)
Intertwining a good user interface with user experience can do wonders for any app in general and healthcare apps should have a feel-good factor and positive light colors associated with them to provide a smooth user experience.
Compliance with National health policies
The mobile apps should be compliant with the latest government policies depending on their geographic location. This compliance will mean more trust in the company and improved brand value.
Secure health data collection with good cybersecurity counter-measures
Data collection can be done with the help of smart devices and along with that, it should also be compliant with the privacy and security requirements of that particular region. Secure data collection will improve brand loyalty, better customer satisfaction, and customer retention.
Effective use of technologies such as IoT, AI, and ML
Smart wearables which are already part of the IoT ecosystem can be integrated with mobile apps to collect data. The use of artificial intelligence and machine learning algorithms will help in building analytical models which will help in predicting diseases to which a user might be vulnerable by analyzing the past data.
Efficient use of Chatbots for common health issues
Common health issues or monthly medical check-up processes can be automated with the use of chatbots. Chatbots will guide the user through the entire process which will help the organization save on overhead costs and thus will improve profitability.
Accurate and hassle-free diagnosis
Best analytical models should be used so that the diagnosis provided to common problems can be accurate. Also, connections with good doctors will mean effective diagnostic medicines to be given to appropriate health issues.
Easy booking of online appointments and quick communication with doctors
In case of emergencies, the app should be able to book online appointments with doctors and quicker communication with the help of video calls or quick phone calls with doctors. Even in hours of higher user traffic, the app should be able to establish quick communication functionality.
Accessibility to health records 24x7
Both the user and the doctor should be able to search for health data whenever they need it around the clock. The health data can be stored in the cloud which will mean 24x7 access to data and better security as it will be using the company servers to store data.
Integration with medicine delivery apps
Health check-up apps should be integrated with medicine delivery apps which will mean quicker and hassle-free delivery of medicines to the patients. Since the doctors will be providing online prescriptions, it will be easier to directly order medicines through mobile delivery apps.
