Health Care Quality Improvement: There's an App for That

Providers have proven eager adopters of health care "apps," the software applications used on cell phones and other mobile devices to perform specific tasks, such as charting data points or aggregating information. Apps can be easily integrated into providers' workflow, delivering information when and where they need it. Disease management apps, in particular, can improve communication between patients and providers and promote adherence to recommended care. Still, for apps to achieve their potential, they will need to be factored into reimbursement models and meet clear clinical needs. Read more »

Q&A—Asthmapolis: Improving Asthma Control with Mobile Technology

Asthmapolis, a Madison, Wisc.–based company, uses mobile technology to identify where and when asthma patients use their rescue inhalers to cope with symptoms. The technology helps patients realize when their disease is not adequately controlled while helping public health authorities identify the location and likely causes of asthma attacks. Read more »

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