Telehealth
As giants like Blue Cross Blue Shield, Aetna and Humana target smartphone access, the payers must think hard about the kind of experience they're offering patients through an app.
Many startups aimed at bringing hospitals and physicians software and management services to adapt to new Medicare and insurance payment models.
A $1.1 trillion Congressional spending deal approved Wednesday night includes millions for healthcare related services, but holds spending on programs tied to the Affordable Care Act.