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A Growing BusinessThe number of health apps currently available is growing exponentially.

A Growing NeedMore American adults than ever before are searching for

health information via mobile devices.As of April 2015, more than 2/3 of Americans own smartphones and almost

20% depend upon only their smartphone for Internet access.3

Fulfilling A NeedAmericans value effective and secure mobile solutions for their health.4

2013

100,000

2010

17,000

2015

165,000

Total Number of Health Apps1

• Most health apps have limited functionality and simply provide information.2

• Very few consumer health apps available in app stores are based on research evidence (300 mHealth clinical trials are underway).2

QUICK FACTS:

Percentage Increase in Number of mHealth Apps for iPhones Alone from

2013 to 20152

Health Apps: A National Perspective

$26 Billion

Projected Revenues from Health Apps by 20171

General Tally of Devices Used to Access Internet4

Sources: 1. Research2Guidance. (2014). Global Mobile Health Market Report 2013-2017.

2. IMS Institute for Healthcare Informatics. (2015). Patient Adoption of mHealth. Parsippany, NJ.

3. Smith A. U.S. Smartphone in 2015. Pew Research Center. 2015, April 1. 4. Fleisher L, Hutchinson JW, Winston FK, Halkyard K. Evidence, Quality and Security in Digital Health: Perspectives of Consumers. A poster session at the Mid-Atlantic Healthcare Informatics Symposium, Philadelphia, PA. October 2015.

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23% 22% 22%

9% 8% 16%

SLEEP TRACKING WEIGHT/BMI OTHER

believe regulation is very important to assure quality and

effectiveness.

48%

think that their doctor’s approval of a health

app is important.

75% are likely or somewhat

likely to download a health app that is tested for

quality and effectiveness.

90% Nearly

Sharing Health Information Via Mobile Devices

While security is still a concern for many, most people are willing to share information about appointment reminders,

general health tips, and medication reminders through a mobile app.4

of Americans are concerned about the security and privacy of health information collected on a mobile

device through a health app.

75%

are concerned with sharing health

information with their healthcare provider that

was collected using an app.

60% are concerned with

sharing health information with their healthcare provider in general (not using

an app).

36%

Health App Categories Consumers Are Currently Using On Their Mobile Devices4

52.2%

5%15.5%

21.8%At Least 2 Devices

3 or More Devices

iPhone Only

Android Only

Tablet Only

Cellphone Only

2.2%

3.2%