During 2015, 165,000 mHealth apps reached 3 billion downloads, according to research2guidance findings. However, all these downloads were not spread equally with few developers managing to successfully monetize their solutions. Also, few apps have been effectively integrated into patient pathways or the daily routines of healthcare professionals, whilst traditional health care players continue to proceed cautiously into the space.

For the beginning of the year, the research firm is launching its 6th mHealth App Developer Economics Study to investigate some of mHealth’s biggest questions and to consider how they might be tackled in the coming years. Last year, more than 5,000 industry experts participated, effectively making it the largest annual study on the global mHealth app market.

Today, they are inviting all interested parties to share their experiences of working with and in mHealth to find out what is proving successful today and what might prove successful in the near future. More precisely, research2guidance is looking to get answers to the following questions:

• Which business models are most effective to succeed in mHealth today?
• Which app categories are most successful in meeting the demands of both patients and investors?
• What does the relationship between health insurers and mHealth look like in 2016?

Everyone is invited to participate, and could even win an Apple Watch or Samsung Gear smartwatch. Also, he or she will get the chance to view initial results immediately after completing the survey, as well as receive a free copy of the mHealth App Developer Economics 2016 report.

So, what are you waiting for – fill out the survey today!