Hospital Apps are a great way to engage with patients and studies show that they want to use them. These apps are not only convenient, but they allow patients to work with their providers and can result in a much more favorable outcome to their medical issues and overall health. Here's a list of 8 different types of Mobile Hospital Apps. For the full post, visit http://www.merraine.com/8-types-mobile-hospital-apps-3-features-patients-want/

1. 8 Types of Mobile
Hospital Apps
and the
3 Features Patients
Want Most

2. Hospital Apps are a
great way to engage
with patients.
Studies show they
want to use them.

3. These convenient
apps allow patients
to work with their
providers, resulting in
favorable outcomes
for medical issues
and overall health.

4. Accenture reports that:
• About 66% of the largest hospitals
in the US offer a mobile app
.
• Nearly 54% of patients reported
interest in using healthcare apps
• Only 2% are currently using
their hospital’s app.

5. 8 Types of Hospital Apps
MobileSmith, a leading app
developer, defines 8 common
types of hospital apps.

6. ER/Urgent Care Apps
1 Route patients to the nearest optimal
urgent care. Provide directions, travel
time, wait times, insurance options, etc.

7. Wayfinding Apps
2 Help patients find their way around your
property and locate departments,
staff members, physicians.

8. Pregnancy/Childbirth Apps
3 Educate patients and keep them on
schedule for appointments and care
with a pregnancy tracker.

9. General Hospital Apps
4 Spotlight branding and messaging,
provide information about hospital
services, virtual tour, ER wait times, etc.

10. Cancer Care/Outpatient Apps
5 Patients can manage care, appointments
and lab results and engage with
care team and other patients.

11. Physician Referral Apps
6 Provide a quick and easy referral
process and strengthen physician
relationships at your facility.

12. Wellness Apps
7 Patients can track their own health,
wellness and exercise class schedules.

13. Medication Tracking Apps
8 Track doses, intervals, meals, and
feelings. Help manage response to
treatment and avoid medication conflicts.

14. Why are only 2% of patients using a hospital’s apps?
The answer lies in the features
they offer and the ones they don’t.
Only 11% of hospital apps
have the 3 features that
patients desire most.

15. 3 Features that Patients Desire
Most in a Healthcare App
According to reporting by
HealthcareBusinessTech.com.

16. EHR Access to their EHR/EMR
(electronic health/medical record)1
2
3
Appointments The ability to book,
cancel, and reschedule appointments
Prescriptions The ability to process
refills on their medical prescriptions

17. There are many ways a hospital
can use mobile apps to increase
engagement and the overall health
and success of patient treatment.

18. The sooner hospitals take the
app plunge and begin to build
patient engagement, the sooner
you can begin to build your
hospital’s brand and become
more patient-focused.

19. Need to add healthcare
leadership to your team?
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at www.Merraine.com
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