From Texting To Apps, Using Cell Phones For Health

In case you missed this story last week, CBS News published a story titled, "From Texting To Apps, Using Cell Phones For Health."

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It's a well-written story that includes a few real-world examples of patients and providers using smartphones and mobile applications to improve the management of chronic diseases like diabetes. As these mobile apps get integrated into EHR and PHR solutions, patients and providers will have access to their critical health information all the time.