Health apps need new ways to make cash
Research2guidance has warned mHealth app developers that they will need to adapt their products and services if they want to generate revenue.
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Scots cyber Life Begins at 40
NHS 24 is to invite all adults in Scotland over the age of 40 to complete a health check over the telephone or online.
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Public ‘expect multi-channel NHS’
Almost one in three people expect to be able to have a consultation with their GP via webcam in ten years’ time, according to a survey by Virgin Media Business.
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Birmingham OwnHealth contract extended
NHS Birmingham East and North has signed an extension with NHS Direct and Pfizer to continue to run its Birmingham OwnHealth service.
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Health still tops internet searches
Searching for health information is the third most common online activity among US internet users, with 80% reporting that they look for information about medical problems, treatments, hospitals, professionals and similar topics.
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NHS Choices moves to Google search
NHS Choices has enhanced its search functionality by switching from SharePoint to Google search.
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DH launches maternity comparison site
The Department of Health has launched an online comparison tool for expectant parents to compare and rate maternity services in England.
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Which? patients want trusted information
Patients want a personalised health information website from a trusted source to help them make healthcare choices, according to the consumer body Which?
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Patient Opinion now Looking Local
Patient Opinion has formed a partnership with Looking Local to allow people to use its feedback service even if they do not have internet access. Traditionally, Patient Opinion has used its website to allow users to provide feedback on local health services and then routed their stories to people within the NHS who can make […]
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Mayo cuts appointments by 40 per cent
Online consultations could reduce the need for face-to-face appointments with GPs by 40%, the largest ever study of online visits in primary care has found.
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