@ Healthunbound.org: Good health at (everybody’s) fingertips: Affordable mHealth Networks and Applications

Done right, mobile health applications will revolutionize health and wellness programs for the poor. Those suffering from chronic disease in particular will benefit from the rapid growth in mobile technologies. Unlike some traditional medical technologies that fail to reach many poor populations in a significant way, mHealth can connect with large numbers of people and at a low cost. Mobile phone use has soared in both developed and developing countries, along the way becoming a reliable communication and information resource. As mHealth develops networks, applications and technology, it is important the focus be placed on developing secure systems that solve real problems instead of bloated, unnecessary functionality that raises the cost to consumers. more @ Healthunbound.com