mHealth — Mobile Health

What Is mHealth?

mHealth (mobile health) refers to the use of mobile devices — smartphones, tablets, and wearables — for healthcare delivery, patient monitoring, and health information dissemination. It encompasses health apps, SMS reminders, mobile diagnostics, mobile-accessible patient portals, and clinical data collection in the field.

The World Health Organization (WHO) and the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) actively promote mHealth as a strategy to improve health coverage, especially in resource-limited settings. The high smartphone penetration in Latin America makes mHealth a particularly strategic tool for the region.

mHealth is directly related to concepts like telehealth, telemedicine, and patient portals, forming part of the broader digital health ecosystem that aims to bring medical services closer to patients regardless of their geographic location.

Why It Matters in Healthcare

• Accessibility: Enables patients in remote areas or with limited mobility to access health services from their phone.
• Treatment adherence: Automated reminders improve medication compliance and appointment attendance.
• Continuous monitoring: Wearables and apps enable real-time tracking of vital signs and health habits.
• Cost reduction: Reduces unnecessary emergency visits and facilitates preventive care.
• Patient empowerment: Mobile apps give patients access to their records, results, and self-care tools.
• Scalability in LATAM: High mobile penetration in the region enables massive deployments with relatively low investment.

How Davix Relates to mHealth

• Davix+ is Davix's mHealth solution — a patient app that includes appointment scheduling, results viewing, AI-powered quoting, and live chat with specialists.
• The Davix HIS feeds the app with clinical and administrative information in real time.
• Davix+ enables patients to manage copays, compare prices, and receive study quotes directly from their phone.
• Integration with WhatsApp complements the mHealth strategy with notifications and communication on the preferred channel for Latin American patients.

Discover how Davix+ transforms the mobile patient experience at the HIS product page.