With more than 100,000 health apps, rapid growth in wearables and 70 per cent of the UK population now owning a smartphone, there is no doubt that digital technology is set to revolutionise the future of health and social care.

1. Technology is becoming more pervasive
Top pharma
companies have
63% more
unique apps in 2014
vs. 2013
The number of
health apps
on iOS and Android has
more than
doubled in 2.5
years to over
In 2014 UK
Smartphone
penetration
reached
Need for cost effective healthcare is increasing
Rise in chronic conditionsexpected to cost
2020-2021 NHS funding gap forecast to reach
Care home residents are 40-50%
more likely
to have an emergency admission / A&E attendance
than the general population of over 75s
£5 billionper year by 2018
£30 billion
Significant mHealth market growth predicted
Global revenues European revenues
With the
highest
predicted
growthper year at
By 2018 Europe will be the largest mHealth market worth
2013
mHealth valued at
$2.4 billion
2018
Forecast to reach
$21.5 billion
Growth
per year of
54.9%
Benefits of digital health for providers
Focusses on
preventionPromotes patient
independence
Minimises
avoidable
service use
Improves
outcomes
Evidence of health technology benefit for providers
A mobile working solution for community nurses
A telehealth hub across 210 care homes
-60% Paperwork time
+29%Patient face time
2extra patients seen daily
-35% Hospital admissions
-53% A&E use
-59% Hospital bed days
17%
23%
16%
1st
2nd
3rd
Examination of heath
records /medical tests
Factors that increase the use of health apps:
Trustworthy, accurate data: 69%
Ease of use, simplicity and design: 66%
Guarantee of data security: 62%
of the UK population
goes online for health information
Patients using technology to manage their COPD:
97%
High
satisfaction
62%
Increased
confidence
94%
Better treatment
compliance
Provide information on
symptoms and medical
conditions
Help with HCP
communication
Patients single most important use of health apps
Evidence of health technology benefit for patients
Connected health
How digital technology is transforming health and social care
www.deloitte.co.uk/connectedhealth