White Paper: Taking America's Pulse On Mobile Healthcare

By Joseph B Porus, VP Harris Interactive and Milt Ellis, VP Harris Interactive

Specifically for the General US Population provided via the use of mobile technology. For example, small, wireless portable devices along with wireless computing, networking, and/or communication services designed to meet the healthcare needs of both healthcare providers and patients/consumers. Devices can include smart phones, wireless tablet computers, wearable wireless bio-sensors, and/or wireless chronic disease monitoring devices. In many cases, Mobile Healthcare will allow patients to better manage their therapy to ensure good care. In addition, Mobile Healthcare solutions may provide patients the ability to communicate directly with their physician and allow their physician to monitor, diagnose conditions, and/or administer medications remotely; in some cases, eliminating the need for the patient to visit the physician's office.