The Digital Health Today Blog

Digital Health Apps: The Future Prescriptions – US edition

In my last blog post, I discussed the NHS’ Digital App Library and its potential to lead to a “Digital Health App Prescription” in England. Which made me wonder – would something like this ever be possible in the United States? Ultimately, the NHS Digital App Library... read more

Is VR the ‘magic pill’ to combat mental health crises?

Headlines about virtual reality (VR) often focus on how its revolutionizing the world of gaming. The technology enables users to experience replications of real-life scenarios by integrating computer-generated graphics, sounds, and other sensory input. Although you... read more

Start-Up Nation Central Partners with Digital Health Today

We are pleased to announce Start-Up Nation Central as a strategic sponsor of Digital Health Today! Start-Up Nation Central is an Israel-based non-profit, serving as a gateway to Israeli innovation. The organization leverages its in-depth knowledge of Israel’s... read more

mHealth: Can it solve Health Care Delivery problems in Developing Countries?

Developing countries, struggling to improve health care delivery, are looking for solutions that mHealth may provide. mHealth is defined by the World Health Organization's Global Observatory for eHealth as “medical and public health practice supported by mobile... read more

Top Books for Digital Health Innovators

We welcome exceptional guests to our podcast to share their knowledge and experience to our global audience. While there are plenty of unique questions to ask, one thing we always want to know is what books they recommend to our listeners. We've compiled and... read more

Building the American ‘Spine': bringing security and interoperability to the nation's health IT infrastructure

National security experts recently charged the nation with securing its telecommunications infrastructure by building a single, nationalized 5G network. Is there a call to action for a single, secure system within the health IT infrastructure? Since 2009, the health... read more

Can I get that app on prescription?

As a GP working in a busy inner London practice, I’m getting increasingly used to hearing the words, ‘I’ll just check my app’. Whether the consultation is about blood pressure or mental health, there seems to be an app for just about everything. But is there a market... read more

How Wearable Technology Is Improving Seniors’ Lives

Technology is constantly changing the way we live and consume information every day — from our mobile devices to social media. Wearable technology, though, takes this trend to the next level. More specifically, seniors are benefitting from the wearable tech that... read more

Let's Make a Deal: Bayer G4A Seeks Healthcare Innovation Solutions

Sponsored Content Congratulations! You’ve put in through the hard work to create a new healthcare technology product or solution, and now you’re at the stage where you’re ready to sell it. All you need is a shot at a big corporate client. But when the prospective... read more

Four Ways Technology is Helping Mental Health

Mental illness has historically been brushed under the carpet and treated as a taboo subject. Thankfully, times are changing. With many celebrities, and even royalty, sharing stories about their own mental health health challenges, people are becoming more open about... read more

Healthcare Gets a Dose of Virtual Reality

Virtual reality (VR) has traditionally been associated with gaming, however the development of VR solutions for healthcare applications is accelerating rapidly. Technologies such as the Oculus Rift and Oculus Go headsets are freely available – at a price – and tech... read more

Can AI and Machine Learning Bend the Cost Curve in Healthcare?

Let’s just call it how it is… The evolution and gradual integration of AI and Machine Learning into a healthcare provider’s data system has created mixed feelings for everyone involved. New technology always manages to carry some skepticism among its users, but the... read more