One of the biggest problems in healthcare today is missed medications. Patients who knowingly, or accidentally, forget to take their prescription medication account for approximately 45% of all medication-related hospitalizations. This problem leads to billions of dollars in annual health care costs. Fortunately, this is one area of healthcare that is easily managed. Medical apps for patients help stem the tide of increasing healthcare costs by placing medication and other health-management needs in the palm of their hands.
Medical apps are being developed for both Android and iPhone operating systems that offer gentle reminders to take medications and/or provide helpful information regarding symptoms and other basic medical questions. In 2013, smartphone apps usage is growing at a fast pace. Estimates project that over 20 billion apps will be downloaded in 2013. Included in this number are medical apps for patients and for doctors.
Some of the best medical apps for Android and for iPhones are:
- Drugs.com Medication Guide (Free) – Store all of your medication info, set reminders to take pills, look up prescription pills and learn about possible side effects.
- Diabetes in Check (Free) – Monitor type 2 diabetes with healthy eating tips (i.e. recipes and nutritional info), exercise reminders, blood sugar monitors and medication reminders.
- ZocDoc (Free) – Type in your zip code and insurance type and locate a doctor in your area that best suits your needs.
- WebMD (Free) – Check symptoms, learn more about a specific condition, identify pills and locate local health facilities in case of an emergency.
Of course, with the demand for medical apps growing daily, you should take advantage of this new market and let Mystic Media design an innovative smartphone app for you. Contact us to learn more.