An application that allows individuals with mobile communication devices to access their personal health records could alter the way health care providers, consumers and payers use health IT, according to an issue brief from the consulting firm Deloitte Center for Health Solutions, Cardiovascular Business reports.
The brief stated that using mobile devices to access PHRs — known as “mPHRs” — will give users the opportunity to receive reminders on:
Research
According to data cited from other sources, the brief noted that:
Barriers to Use
The brief found four major barriers to widespread use of mPHRs:
Strategies To Increase Use
According to the brief, mPHRs could become a top self-care management platform if:
Source: iHealthBeat
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