mHealth Spot

Vital data like steps, calories burned and glucose readings will constitute the "core value" of the emerging mHealth app market.

The device is able to optically measure blood flow and movement to track heart rate and calories burned more accurately than a conventional chest strap.

Doctors can invite patients to download the app pre-installed with their medications and optional information such as dosage, the doctor's ID and instructions.

CrowdMed has raised more than $2.4 million from New Enterprise Associates, Andreessen Horowitz, Greylock Partners, SV Angel, Khosla Ventures and Y Combinator.

Neither company has publicly commented on the deal, but it is expected to be officially announced in the next few weeks.

Teens suffering from chronic diseases often delay in seeking an appointment to report their symptoms. Mobile technology helps them overcome this.

The Voalte solution is part of the facility's larger "iHospital Initiative" that aims to increase nurse response time and improve patient care.

Fitnet supports a number of different activities, including yoga, cardio and strength workouts customized by level and preference and trainer feedback.

People with any chronic respiratory disease and their family caregivers can get personalized inhaler technique coaching and answers to their questions.

One study shows patients love AliveCor's device with 95% indicating it was easy to use and 95% prefering to continue using it once the study ends.