Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Concept Videos

Issues And Trends In Healthcare Delivery System01:29

Issues And Trends In Healthcare Delivery System

6.4K
The issues and trends in healthcare delivery are constantly changing. The COVID-19 pandemic is one recent issue that wreaked havoc on healthcare systems, causing a shortage of healthcare workers, high demand for medicines and supplies, and increased medical expenditure due to a lack of insurance. Other issues include rising healthcare costs and care fragmentation.
Cost Containment
Payment for healthcare services has historically promoted adoption of costly and often unnecessary or inefficient...
6.4K
Health Information Technology and Healthcare Information System01:30

Health Information Technology and Healthcare Information System

3.6K
Health Information Technology (HIT)
Health Information Technology, commonly called HIT, integrates advanced information systems and technology in healthcare settings. Its primary functions include:
3.6K
Healthcare Agencies I01:18

Healthcare Agencies I

1.3K
Healthcare agencies provide healthcare services to people. In the United States, voluntary agencies are often non-profit centers sponsored by donations, grants, or fundraisers. One such organization is Meals on Wheels, which provides meals to the elderly and homebound. The American Heart Association and the American Lung Association are other non-profit community organizations. Doctors and nurses are frequently active members of these organizations, which offer health checks and educational...
1.3K
Healthcare Agencies II01:17

Healthcare Agencies II

1.1K
There are various healthcare agencies in the United States—some of which are managed by religious institutions and others by different government branches.
Parish nursing is a growing specialty nursing profession that focuses on holistic healthcare, health promotion, and illness prevention. It blends professional nursing practice with a health ministry, focusing on health and healing within the context of a Christian community. Parish nurses serve as health educators, referral sources,...
1.1K
Secondary Healthcare System01:11

Secondary Healthcare System

2.2K
Secondary healthcare is offered by a specialist, generally in hospitals or clinics for patients referred by primary healthcare providers. It occurs when a person has an illness or injury that requires specific medical care. Secondary care is often referred to as acute care. Secondary care can range from uncomplicated care to repair a minor laceration or treat a strep throat infection to more complicated emergent care, such as treating a head injury sustained in an automobile accident. Whatever...
2.2K
Integrated Healthcare System01:20

Integrated Healthcare System

2.6K
An integrated healthcare system (IHS) is a set of organizations that provides for or arranges to provide coordinated and continuous service to a defined population. The IHS takes responsibility for that particular population's health status and outcome, both clinically and fiscally. An integrated healthcare system is a well-organized, well-coordinated, and collaborative network. The integrated delivery system is a network that connects different healthcare providers to deliver organized,...
2.6K

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by
Same author

Glucose-6-Phosphate Dehydrogenase Deficiency is Associated with Cardiovascular Disease in U.S. Military Centers.

Texas Heart Institute journal·2018
Same author

Leveraging Health Information Technology to Improve Quality in Federal Healthcare.

U.S. Army Medical Department journal·2015
Same author

An active learning approach to Bloom's Taxonomy.

U.S. Army Medical Department journal·2014
Same author

Innovating to integrate the intangibles into the learning Air Force.

U.S. Army Medical Department journal·2014

Related Experiment Video

Updated: Mar 25, 2026

Evaluation of a Smartphone-based Human Activity Recognition System in a Daily Living Environment
06:49

Evaluation of a Smartphone-based Human Activity Recognition System in a Daily Living Environment

Published on: December 11, 2015

9.4K

Mobile Phone Health Applications for the Federal Sector.

Christin S Burrows1, Fred K Weigel

  • 1Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston Massachusetts.

U.S. Army Medical Department Journal
|February 14, 2016
PubMed
Summary

Mobile phones offer significant potential for improving healthcare delivery, enhancing primary, preventive, and population health services. Integrating mobile technology can increase access and reduce costs within the US healthcare system.

Keywords:
federal healthhealthcaremobile phoneprimary caretext message

More Related Videos

An Application for Pairing with Wearable Devices to Monitor Personal Health Status
06:58

An Application for Pairing with Wearable Devices to Monitor Personal Health Status

Published on: February 3, 2022

3.5K
Video Movement Analysis Using Smartphones ViMAS: A Pilot Study
07:51

Video Movement Analysis Using Smartphones ViMAS: A Pilot Study

Published on: March 14, 2017

17.4K

Related Experiment Videos

Last Updated: Mar 25, 2026

Evaluation of a Smartphone-based Human Activity Recognition System in a Daily Living Environment
06:49

Evaluation of a Smartphone-based Human Activity Recognition System in a Daily Living Environment

Published on: December 11, 2015

9.4K
An Application for Pairing with Wearable Devices to Monitor Personal Health Status
06:58

An Application for Pairing with Wearable Devices to Monitor Personal Health Status

Published on: February 3, 2022

3.5K
Video Movement Analysis Using Smartphones ViMAS: A Pilot Study
07:51

Video Movement Analysis Using Smartphones ViMAS: A Pilot Study

Published on: March 14, 2017

17.4K

Area of Science:

  • Healthcare technology
  • Digital health
  • Mobile health (mHealth)

Background:

  • The US healthcare system is transitioning towards a mobile care model.
  • Mobile phone ownership is widespread, with 90% of American adults owning a mobile phone and 64% owning a smartphone.
  • Healthcare organizations are beginning to explore mobile phone integration for care improvement.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To explore the role of mobile phones in the future of healthcare delivery.
  • To identify opportunities for mobile phones to improve and streamline patient care.
  • To assess the potential of mobile health applications and text messaging in healthcare.

Main Methods:

  • A literature search was conducted on Google Scholar, the Association for Computing Machinery Database, and PubMed.
  • Articles focused on mobile phone health applications and cell phone text message health were selected.
  • A total of 55 articles were reviewed and analyzed to identify application areas.

Main Results:

  • Three main themes for mobile phone implementation in healthcare were identified: primary, preventive, and population health.
  • Mobile phone integration can provide substantial access to healthcare services.
  • Significant potential for cost savings exists through mobile health solutions.

Conclusions:

  • A 5-year federal implementation plan is proposed to integrate mobile phone capabilities into federal healthcare delivery.
  • This integration has the potential to improve access, reduce costs, and increase patient satisfaction.
  • The proposed plan aims to transform federal healthcare delivery by 2021.