The Rapid Evolution of Healthcare Apps

The entire healthcare industry has witnessed unprecedented growth. There have been a lot of technical improvements in this sector and countless healthcare apps have been developed making health-maintenance extremely convenient. This has also led to the universal acceptance of technology in the healthcare industry. Afterall, there’s a reason why the mHealth service industry in India is worth some 435 million U.S. Dollars!

To compete in this digital world, there are a few significant features that an ideal healthcare mobile application must possess. Having these features in your app will ensure your success in the market:

1. Cloud-Based Solutions

The onset of the trend of mobile apps have eased up our lives significantly. Now we no longer have to personally visit a doctor for any advice or other health-related issues. DocTalk is a good example of this which lets users save all their medical reports and give them an option to talk to a doctor over the app. All these tasks have become very simple because of the cloud-based solutions provided by these apps. Along with 24-hour service, these apps also provide a lot of other benefits:

Health data analytics

The most apparent and eminent feature of healthcare apps is its health data analytics. Customized care and medication can be gained with the help of this feature.

Smooth Communication

Since these apps function by using cloud computing, data and applications can be available at every instant and even in distant places.

Maintaining electronic records

These apps are equipped with a synchronized storing facility where the medical records of a patient can be stored for future references.

2. Booking of Appointments Online

Sometimes, the long process of making appointments for visiting a doctor or going to the hospitals can be really troublesome. This becomes worse if there are any delays. But now you no longer need to stand in queues for making appointments and deteriorate your health.

By booking appointments and other healthcare services online this trouble can be avoided. Practo with its huge directory of professional doctors and physicians is a very good example of this. These appointments can be made at any time of the day and from any location. You can even save some amount as these apps often provide discounts on online booking. This feature has amplified the utility of these apps.

3. Blockchain Technology

The blockchain technology, which is profoundly used in the cryptocurrency has broken this assumption that it can be used only in that industry. It has also made its position in the healthcare industry and is all set to bring massive changes in it.

This combination of blockchain technology and healthcare apps is helping the patients in getting treatment in a more conventional and synchronized environment. Privacy is also an important aspect of this technology and so, a patient’s personal information must be completely secure.

Working in a cryptographic network, Blockchain technology creates a secured space as a means of protecting data from any possible scam. The security level provided by this technology is so high that it is impossible for any intrusions to penetrate the security and steal any private information.

4. Internet of Medical Things (IoMT)

Internet of medical things is such a concept that is rapidly making its place in the digital and healthcare industry. It is derived from the concept of the Internet of things. The idea is basically to associate electronic smart devices over the internet.

We can connect countless devices such as mobile phones, cars, homes, and many others. This whole concept has enabled the development of a new device in the digital industry- a wearable device. This new trend as been accepted in this era with open arms.

There are two prime types of healthcare apps:

Healthcare apps for patients

These apps are meant for the patients to take better care of their health. The apps which provide preventive diagnosis or help in keeping a record of health conditions fall under this category. These apps also provide guidelines for mental health, dieting and women’s health care to ensure a proper lifestyle. There are also apps like PharmEasy that deliver medicines online for the convenience of the patients.

Professional healthcare apps

The apps which help in establishing a professional network such as making doctor’s appointments and monitoring medical health belong to this type. These apps also provide on-demand doctors and on-call services.

The common threats of healthcare app development

During the process of app development, there are undoubtedly numerous expected and unexpected challenges that come in the way. Overcoming these problems is very crucial as it contributes to the rate of success or failure of the app.

Lack of user-friendly content and poor usability often cause the app to fail. When you think of launching a healthcare app, the concept and purpose of the app must be very clear. Along the way, improve according to user feedback and the end-result will-be powerful.

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