6th Global mHealth App Developer Economics Study–closing soon!

[grow_thumb image=”https://telecareaware.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/surveybannerv10.jpg” thumb_width=”200″ /]research2guidance’s 6th Global mHealth App Developer Economics Study is still open (closing end of May) and interested in the opinions of those in the health tech field. Take 15 minutes or so and take the survey (link here). You’ll also receive a free copy of the survey once completed, and a chance to win either an Apple Watch or a Samsung Gear. Last year, over 5,000 industry experts did, including our TTA readers. Our article on the survey’s preliminary results in April. TTA and DHACA (Editor Charles, Managing Director) are media partners for this study. Hat tip to r2g’s Ralf Jahns.

6th Global mHealth App Developer Economics Study–early results in

[grow_thumb image=”https://telecareaware.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/r2gprelimresultsinfographv2.jpeg” thumb_width=”200″ /]research2guidance has shared with the Editors some of the preliminary results of the 6th Global mHealth App Developer Economics Study. Currently at 2,000 participants and open till the end of May (click here to take the 15 minute survey), it has grown to be the largest global market study of the sector. (Last year’s study topped out at more than 5,000 industry respondents and is available as a free download here.) For their time, respondents can view initial results upon completion of the survey, after publication in 2nd Quarter receive a copy of the report and be automatically entered into their prize draw of an Apple Watch or Samsung Gear.

Many of the results to date are neatly summarized in the infographic at left and below:

  • 61 percent believe mHealth solutions can cut costs through therapy adherence
  • 65 percent believe mHealth adoption could save costs by shortening or avoiding hospital visits
  • Market potential as a distributor: app stores still lead (61 percent) but half believe health insurers are now second. Doctors and hospitals trail at 42 percent and 38 percent respectively.
  • Most positive impact: following up and monitoring of conditions; information provision; diagnosis and treatment
  • But goals are still distant: 53 percent of respondents revealed they had only “partly achieved their goals”. 4 percent claimed their mHealth “dreams came true”. (Perhaps those who had their companies acquired? — Ed.)

r2g release.

TTA and DHACA (Editor Charles, Managing Director) are media partners for this study. Hat tip to Sean Phillips of r2g. Previously in TTA, Charles’ original article.