The CEO of Medweb, Peter “Pete” Killcommons has more than 25 years of experience applying innovative technology to complex health care challenges around the globe. In Japan, Peter Killcommons recently worked to improve home health care for the elderly through mobile health (mHealth).
Released by Graphical Research in January 2021, the “Asia Pacific mHealth Market Value 2020-2026: Forecast & Trends” report analyzed research conducted by the United Nations, the impact of recent mHealth initiatives by regional governments, and other key factors to gauge the trajectory of the regional mHealth industry over the next 6 years. Among its key takeaways, it predicted the value of the Asia Pacific mHealth market will reach more than $99.4 billion by 2026. Some of the foremost factors driving this growth will be the increased use of mHealth services by physicians and the use of smart wearable devices by geriatric populations.
