Would you like to use an app to book a doctors appointment just like you might do on Expedia or Travelocity? Would you like to have your health information accessible in an app so that you could access when needed (ie., blood pressure, cholesterol, BMI) at a doctor's office? Would you use an app to work with a virtual fitness trainer or weight management coach? If you could, what type of app would you want to use for your health?
As smart phones continue to advance their functionality, consumers are being afforded more and more opportunities to "access" information and automate their traditional in-person services. Although there may be disadvantages to this remote approach, consumers and vendors alike are seeing the benefits of using mobile devices to connect with each other. With this, what type of health app would you like to better manage aspects of your health care needs? Would it be a scheduling tool, a content tool, a tracking tool, or another type of tool?
If you are currently using one of the health apps on the market, please share your experience with me. I would be very interested in learning about your experience.
