9 Healthcare App Development Trends in 2019

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Healthcare industry is the backbone of any country. The better the industry, the better the health of people and stronger the economy. With the advent of various technological advancements, the healthcare industry has taken a toll and been quite a productive arena since then. Mobile devices being the first powered tech associated with the user, there has been the introduction of healthcare mobile apps.

This has not only minimized the distance between doctor and patient but also integrate a personal connection, ensure ease of information flow. This has definitely changed the way we seek healthcare and medical attention.

Let’s analyze 9 healthcare app development trends that are going to rule the industry in 2019.

1) Artificial Intelligence

Healthcare apps embedded with AI empower users to have their own personalized customer care. There are various advanced machine learning algorithms and AI used in healthcare apps that help to diagnose diseases, monitor and analyze health, manage records, predict risks and much more. This has eventually made the entire process instant, smarter, reliable and easier for both the doctors and patients.

Few instances not to be missed are:

1. There is one health assistant app know as Babylon that helps people in identifying their diseases.
2. Artificial Intelligence in apps can perform as a reminder to take pills, act upon health-related issues, and etc.
3. IBM Developers are testing AI in Watson for Oncology to predict Cancer at an early stage.

You can consult a mobile app development company to create AI based Mobile Apps that could help you to collect patient data, manage records, and make informed decisions.

2) Internet of Things

IoT has been quite famous since its introduction due to the smart trend call, its impact on healthcare apps have been prominent too.

There has already been an increase in the number of IoT based device installations to a huge extent. In fact as per the ABI survey, by 2021 the market of smart fitness trackers, pulse oximeters, sugar, blood pressure, and heart rate monitors is predicted to grow by 35%.

IoT has given the gift of wearable devices and fitness apps that easily track, monitors user’s health. It provides minute to minute updates to users and is used by doctors to understand patient’s health record of each day.

3) Cloud Technology

Being a huge industry, the amount of data to manage is also huge. There is a daily need for file sharing, receiving, and record delivery constantly. With healthcare-based apps, there is no need to worry about managing, storing humongous data. Data is stored on the cloud and extracted whenever needed either by the doctors or by the patients. This not only saves time but also keeps the data secure.

Fact Alert– Before 2023, there are high chances that Healthcare cloud computing market will grow to an approximate value of $44.93 Billion.

4) Blockchain Technology

There had been incredible change post the introduction of Blockchain which has basically transformed the Fintech industry and Cryptocurrencies. Considering its impact, developers have started to implement the advantage of Blockchain in mobile apps.

Fact Alert: As per a research-based website, it is estimated that the global Blockchain distributed ledger would grow about $5,430 million by 2023.

Healthcare mobile apps have been of great use since the integration of Blockchain. It’s really important to secure the information of patients and Blockchain is the perfect technology for that.

1. The Blockchain secures the medical data by encrypting it for the exchange.
2. It creates a secured drug supply chain by decentralizing the system that safeguards against any fraud and crime.

5) Telemedicine

Healthcare apps connect the patients with doctors and help them to consult doctors even while being in remote areas. This again has evolved the trend of Telemedicine. Both doctors and patients feel that Telemedicine is a much better way to treat and monitor chronic conditions instead of making regular visits to the clinic. It’s preferable because it is less in cost, highly convenient and instant availability of doctor.

Fact Alert: Telemedicine is so in demand that as per the survey by HIDA, over 54% of patients feel that a telemedicine visit is much better than the in-clinic visit.

6) Chatbots

Chatbots have already been appreciated in e-commerce and banking industry. In the mHealth arena, there are certain cases where intuitive, instant, and the personalized connection is needed by patients. In such cases, they can trust on Chatbots to:

1. Get their queries resolved related to anything that bothers them.
2. Get immediate support as Chatbot are well programmed to tackle customer related queries.
3. Keep track of appointments, get a refill of prescriptions orders, the smoother billing process, easy transmission of lab tests, sooner results in information to patients.

7) Predictive Analysis

A relatively new trend, Predictive Analysis is the new applauded feature in the Healthcare App Development. It has been effective with patients since it predicts the disease, suggests diagnosis and etc.

With the help of Big Data, Predictive Analysis based on the sea of data available at the backend can predict what diagnosis works best for the patient, what medicine to take, time to recover, and etc. Hospitals are mainly focused on utilizing the power of Predictive Analysis for risk estimation, geo-mapping, simulations etc.

8) Mobile Payment

Today, there is immense usage of mobile payment through apps. This has elongated its root towards the healthcare industry as well. Healthcare industry had taken advantage of mobile payments and now experience much smoother transaction in any emergency situations and at any hour. Patients need not have to worry about keeping a hefty amount of cash with them and can easily pay with the help of mobile apps.

9) Augmented & Virtual Reality

The introduction of AR/VR in the healthcare industry has broken the barrier of performing small operations locally with the live presence of doctors. Now, the experience is moved beyond the screen.

• AR has enabled 3D technology that permits surgeons to stay placed during their actual procedures with ready access to data availability.
• The doctors can perform accurate and precise surgeries on patients, while patients enjoy the luxury to be at safe and secure at safe environment saving them from trauma.

Conclusion:

To wrap up, there are tons of mobile advancements that have elated the healthcare industry. Both hospitals and patients are at ease by implementing such trends in their daily life. While mobile is closest to any person, it is the most adaptable device when it comes to taking care of health too.

MHealth is of a great advantage these days and numerous trends are being experienced by users based on the requirement. Healthcare mobile apps have diminished the challenges of being present in front of the doctor for treatment and maximized the enjoyment of remote health benefit is being appreciated by users.

Author

Siya Carla is Solution Consultant at Finoit Technologies, a leading custom IoT application development company, which turns ideas into reality by providing unique web design and mobile app development services. By creating intuitive, user-friendly, and interactive apps for more than 450 customers throughout the globe, we enjoy a great reputation as a customer-friendly mobile app development company in the market.