Smartphone healthcare refers to the use of mobile devices and wireless technology to deliver medical services, health information, and care coordination directly to individuals wherever they are. For people experiencing homelessness, this approach breaks down some of the most stubborn barriers to getting care: lack of transportation, no fixed address, difficulty keeping appointments, and the simple fact that traditional clinic hours don’t always align with the unpredictable realities of life on the streets.
A nurse practitioner can now pull up someone’s medical history on a tablet during a street outreach visit. A case …
