The Journal of mHealth Vol 1 Issue 2 (Apr 2014) | Page 3

Editor's Comments Welcome I would like to take this opportunity to thank all our readers for the overwhelming response that we have received following the publication of our inaugural issue. We greatly appreciate everyone who got in touch following the publication of the inaugural edition and for all of the positive comments, letters and feedback that we have received. We are getting fantastic support and assistance from all areas of the Digital Health professional community from around World and we are confident that with this backing we can continue to provide you with an informative and engaging publication as we go forward. In this issue we aim to bring you an in-depth analysis of the scope of mHealth, to consider the wide variety of topics and technologies that the subject encompasses, and to evaluate how, or if, the term mHealth can be defined. mHealth has different meanings for different people. At The Journal of mHealth we perceive the term in the widest possible context. Thus, viewing it more as a principle synonymous with the transformative possibilities that technology and digital solutions, can have upon the way and manner in which healthcare is delivered, namely: Increased patient choice; Integrated patient engagement and personalised healthcare; Connected care pathways; Increased connectivity and mobility; Changes in care delivery and healthcare settings; Digital enhancement and facilitation of working practices; Connected workforces; Data collection and analysis; and Mobile health monitoring. We acknowledge this wide reaching remit by bringing you articles from a variety of different sub-sectors of the industry, all of which are showing significant potential for the delivery of care, both now and in the future. We hope that this will begin to set the agenda for future content and help guide submissions. We are also very pleased to announce the launch of the Global Digital Health 500. This prestigious award, which is being researched and compiled by the team here at The Journal of mHealth, will comprise a list of the most innovative companies and solution providers, from around the World, operating in the field of digital health today. A significant number of companies have already been shortlisted for inclusion on the Global Digital Health 500 and we will begin to contact these shortly. There is still time to suggest a company or apply to be considered for the list, and if you would like to be considered please do get in touch. Published by Simedics Limited www.simedics.org Editor: Matthew Driver Design: Jennifer Edwards For editorial, research and paper submissions, and advertising opportunities please contact: Matthew Driver [email protected] [phone] Subscribe at www.simedics.org The editor welcomes contributions for The Journal of mHealth. Submissions can be sent to the Editor by email, images and graphics should be submitted in high resolution format. The final Global Digital Health 500 will be published later this year and will be available online and to readers of The Journal of mHealth. The opinions expressed in this publication are not necessarily shared by the editors nor publishers. Although the highest level of care has been taken to ensure accuracy the publishers do not accept any liability for omissions or errors or claims made by contributors or advertisers, neither do we accept liability for damage or loss of unsolicited contributions. The publishers excercise the right to alter and edit any material supplied. This publication is protected by copyright and may not be reproduced in part or in full without specific written permission of the publishers. Enjoy reading! ISSN 2055-270X © 2014 Simedics Limited Matthew Driver Editor 1 The Journal of mHealth