mHealth Initiative International Networking Conference February 3-4, 2010 Washington, DC
mHealth International Networking Conference 1 st conference organized by mHealth Initiative ( 300 participants, including IT companies & developers Heavy focus on smart phones, esp. IPhone and IPad Heavy focus on the IT side of mHealth
1 st Day Highlights Sybase – Using sms for: –Medication reminders –Health alerts Ramsell Technologies - Tele-adherence systems –Tailored messages for diabetes patients
2 nd Day Breakout Sessions Using portable devices (flash drive/smart card) as electronic medical records Using mobile/wireless technology to promote behavior change and for prevention Creative use of mobile/wireless technology by health workers
What do providers want? Bedside tools Voice activated tools Wireless tools
What changes behavior in the medical profession? Being more efficient Being more effective Involving providers (especially nurses) in design and implementation Involving patients in design
CDC Health promotion texting pilot program Text for Baby DOTs pilot with Danya/Kenya YouTube Videos Facebook Twitter updates, widgets, content syndication
2 nd Day Highlights Keas –Started by Adam Bosworth (Google Health) –Online personal care plans