2009: A Year of mHealth Buzz, Hype (Analyst Opinion)

Product Code DAT17523
Publication Date December 2009
Publisher Datamonitor
Product Type Executive Brief
Pages 4
ISBN Number not applicable

2009: A Year of mHealth Buzz, Hype (Analyst Opinion)

Introduction

The term 'mHealth,' or mobile health, has been appearing with increasing frequency in the media and at conferences this year. But will it be a passing fad or have a lasting impact? This piece comments on the current state of the mHealth market.

Scope:

  • Examines mHealth in the context of the consumer market
  • Analyzes the pros and cons of the term mHealth

Highlights

The hype: that mHealth is its own special entity.

  • The truth: mHealth is different and will grow.
  • The reality: hospitals cannot keep IT out, but adoption will take time.

Reasons to Purchase:

  • Understand the market today and where it is heading in the near term
  • Recognize the changes IT directors will need to make to accommodate mHealth

Contents

  • Datamonitor Opinion
    • Catalyst
    • Summary
    • Comment
    • Ask The Analyst
    • Disclaimer