How mobile is advancing the consumerization of healthcare

Mobile technology allows the patient to be engaged, to "clear the red dots" on their phones to be prepared for surgery, according to MobileSmith CEO Randy Tomlin.
By HIMSS TV
April 03, 2019
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Consumerization of Healthcare

In April, we'll look at the consumerization of healthcare from a variety of angles, including how to treat patients as customers.

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