Will Lax COVID-19 Telemedicine Rules Lead to Fraud?
The pandemic has changed many industries, but the field most affected by the coronavirus has been healthcare and medicine. As hospitals scrambled to accommodate the high numbers of emergency room and intensive care unit visits, telehealth grew extremely quickly to complement physical contact with hospitals and doctors. In fact, telemedicine grew so rapidly that The […]
Will Telehealth’s Popularity Last Past COVID-19?
The COVID-19 pandemic has changed several processes in medicine, but perhaps the biggest was moving from in-person doctor appointments to conducting them over a video call. Telehealth has been great for many patients and physicians across the world, but it still comes with its own set of challenges. With that said, many people are wondering […]
AppCon 2020: The Discussion Between Political Leaders and Tech Pioneers Goes Digital!
For the past few years, AppCon, the App Economy Conference, has taken over Washington, D.C. in late April. The annual event serves as an unparalleled opportunity for mobile app developers and other tech innovators to open a meaningful dialogue with political leaders about the future of emerging technologies and their impact on society. This […]
Take Care of Yourself: 5 More Amazing Health & Wellness Apps You Can Try Right Now
Sometimes, you need to take a little time to take care of yourself. Luckily, mobile technology can give you a helping hand! Last week, we wrote about 5 amazing health and wellness apps that our team members are quite fond of. They ran the gamut from habit management to sustainable weight loss. In case you […]
Healthcare Could be the Key to Making Tech Innovative Again
Original article featured in ReadWrite. Apple has gone beyond its original vision in many ways through the years, and one of the most significant is its moves into the healthcare space. CEO Tim Cook recently shared that he believed it will be his company’s “greatest contribution to mankind.” But the fact that it’s moving in this direction […]
How Wearables Are Fueling Healthcare Innovation
Original Article Featured in Guidepoint. Wearables are making an unprecedented impact on the medical field. Users are able to form a more complete picture of their health, and physicians are able to glean insights and take action faster. Countless opportunities have opened up for innovators to improve how we manage medical maladies. Are you ready […]
How Mobile Tech Is Transforming Healthcare
Have you ever considered the amount of information sitting in hospital filing cabinets collecting dust? Healthcare, especially in emergency situations, depends on instant access to current, complete, and correct information, or the consequences could be fatal. Yet we still insist on capturing that information on printed materials that are hard to find and easy to […]
Dogtown Media CEO Attends the White House Blue Button 2.0 Developers Conference
Digital transformation is revolutionizing all industries. But no field is feeling its impact greater than healthcare. As a result, it’s vital that health tech developers and policymakers work together and collaborate to build a healthier future for all. The Blue Button 2.0 Developers Conference (BBDC) strives to make this more feasible by connecting tech pioneers […]
How 5G Will Transform Healthcare
Healthcare has plenty of room for improvement. Fortunately, 5G is on its way to revolutionize it. Whether it’s opening up data silos, connecting rural areas to better treatment options, or accelerating telehealth innovation, 5G will improve the medical industry in a myriad of ways. Data-Fueled Disruption Data has helped shape healthcare and medicine development for […]
4 MedTech Trends Changing Healthcare for the Better
Healthcare is undergoing a radical digital transformation. Since it’s a field that affects all of us, it’s important to be aware of the trends that are disrupting this space. Let’s take a look at the 4 MedTech trends changing healthcare for the better in 2019. 1. Wearable Devices While fitness and health apps are nothing […]