Mobile Health Apps
Clinically informed mobile health applications (mHealth) integrate biosensor data, secure telehealth, and evidence-based clinical decision support to enable triage, physiologic monitoring, and treatment guidance in austere and prolonged-field-care settings. Emphasis on interoperability (FHIR), FDA alignment, and cybersecurity preserves operational readiness and data integrity.
Technical Challenges
Reliable physiologic sensing in high-motion, contaminated, or bloodied environments (artifact, biofouling).
Secure, low-latency communications for remote decision support during delayed evacuation or degraded networks.
Regulatory validation and clinical evidence generation for FDA/DoD use cases under austere conditions.
Interoperability with electronic health records and field medical systems using FHIR, HL7, and legacy protocols.
Emerging Opportunities
Validated algorithms for battlefield polytrauma and hemorrhage detection with low false-positive rate.
Robust battery and edge-compute solutions for prolonged-field care without reliable power or connectivity.
Human factors–optimized UIs for non-specialist medics under stress and in PPE.
Standardized cybersecurity and device-management frameworks matching DoD risk and classification levels.
Current and Emerging Technologies in Mobile Health Apps
Wearable biosensors & sensor fusion
Photoplethysmography, ECG, pulse-ox, microfluidic point sampling, and accelerometry combined via sensor-fusion algorithms to produce resilient vitals and hemorrhage/respiratory compromise alerts.
Telehealth & store-and-forward platforms
Low-bandwidth video, encrypted messaging, and asynchronous case transfer that enable remote consultants to support frontline treatment and evacuation decisions.
Clinical decision support (CDS) and AI
Validated, transparent AI models and guideline-based CDS for triage, fluid resuscitation, transfusion triggers, and sequelae risk prediction (TBI, sepsis, multi-organ failure).
Interoperability & standards
FHIR, HL7, and secure APIs for integration with DoD EHRs, logistical systems, and downstream clinical registries to support continuity of care and research.
Edge computing & resilient architectures
On-device inference, intermittent-sync models, and secure enclave techniques to maintain functionality when connectivity or cloud access is limited or denied.
Cybersecurity & device management
End-to-end encryption, identity management, patch provisioning, and compliance with DoD RMF to protect health data and mission integrity.
Importance to Military Medicine
Enhanced combat casualty care
Rapid triage, hemorrhage detection, and decision aids reduce time to lifesaving interventions in mass-casualty and isolated-battlefield scenarios.
Prolonged and distributed care
Extend clinical expertise into austere settings to stabilize patients during delayed evacuation and sustain force health in prolonged engagements.
Force readiness and preventive health
Continuous monitoring and behavioral health tools support readiness, early infection detection, and mitigation of performance-degrading conditions like sleep loss and PTSD.
Austere-operational resilience
Designs that tolerate limited power, contested networks, and environmental extremes preserve clinical functionality where traditional systems fail.
Alignment with the MTEC Mission
Accelerates transition of validated technologies into operational use, matching MTEC’s mission to move DoD-relevant medical innovations quickly into practice.
Supports DoD priorities across combat casualty care, infectious disease detection, neuropsychological health, and prolonged/distributed care portfolios.
Promotes dual-use impact—military utility with clear civilian public-health and emergency-response benefit—aligning with MTEC’s commercialization and public-good goals.
Facilitates multi-disciplinary partnerships (industry, academia, clinical, DoD) that MTEC cultivates to produce clinically validated, field-ready solutions.
Dual-Use (Military + Civilian) Applications
Frontline triage apps that fuse vitals, mechanism-of-injury, and automated triage tags for medical evacuation prioritization.
Prolonged-field-care decision tools for fluid management, hemorrhage control, and antibiotic stewardship in delayed-evacuation scenarios.
Remote mental-health screening and performance monitoring to sustain cognitive readiness and detect PTSD or TBI sequelae early.
Force-health surveillance apps that integrate biosurveillance signals and wearable data to detect outbreaks and antimicrobial-resistance trends.
Explore MTEC Members with Mobile Health Apps Capabilities
MTEC members bring multidisciplinary strengths—biomedical device firms, clinical researchers, regulatory experts, and systems integrators—to validate, scale, and field mobile health apps that meet DoD evidence, interoperability, and security standards.
Explore member profiles to find partners with expertise in wearable sensors, AI/CDS validation, telehealth deployment, and DoD-focused cybersecurity. Collaborate to accelerate fielding, generate clinical evidence, and deliver dual-use impact.
79 Members with Mobile Health Apps capabilities.

IQVIA is a global leader in advanced analytics, technology solutions, and clinical research services for the life sciences industry. With a mission to accelerate innovation for a healthier world and a vision to power smarter healthcare for everyone, everywhere, IQVIA leverages unparalleled data, transformative technology, and deep healthcare expertise to drive better patient outcomes. Operating in over 100 countries with approximately 88,000 employees, IQVIA supports pharmaceutical, biotech, medtech, public health, and government organizations with a comprehensive portfolio of services and solutions. The company is recognized for its Connected Intelligence™, healthcare-grade AI, and commitment to sustainability, innovation, and evidence-based insights that shape the future of healthcare globally. IQVIA is also dedicated to reducing health inequities and driving sustainable change through innovation, collaboration, and data-driven solutions, partnering with organizations worldwide to address complex healthcare challenges.

Brimrose Technology Corporation (BTC) is dedicated to transforming promising new technologies into real products that enhance lives. With a strong focus on research and development, BTC collaborates with major U.S. agencies to create innovative solutions in various fields, including defense, medical diagnostics, and environmental applications. The company has a proven track record of securing significant funding and contracts, demonstrating its commitment to advancing technology for critical applications.

cosinuss° is a medical technology company based in Munich, Germany, that is pioneering an ultralight monitoring solution in Europe for situations and use cases where the currently available monitoring solutions fail. The company specializes in in-ear biosensor technology connected to mobile devices for local application, and/or additional cloud-based analytics, supporting real-time local and remote patient monitoring for medical care in challenging operations, in remote environments, clinical trials, remote patient monitoring, and telemedicine. The solution is currently only available for sale in Europe.

PinMed, Inc., is a National Innovation Award-winning bioinformatics/medical-device company that develops high-fidelity cardiovascular monitoring systems, personalized (adaptive) software, and integrated systems and custom solutions for tracking cardiovascular data in the most challenging environments (e.g., intensive activity, extreme electromagnetic interference, and interventional cardiovascular procedures) and identifying subtle but clinically important indicators of cardiovascular events. PinMed’s award-winning solutions include versatile, multisensor, high-fidelity monitoring systems for various hospital and ambulatory settings. The company has extensive experience in electronic and mechanical engineering, development of software and firmware for various processors, computational modeling, and cardiovascular physiology. PinMed’s flagship mobile platform, PELEX, provides unparalleled versatility in physiological monitoring and has been cleared by the FDA for diagnostic 12-lead ECG testing and various types of ambulatory monitoring.

DLH delivers improved health and national security readiness solutions for federal programs through science research and development, systems engineering and integration, and digital transformation. With over 3,200 employees, DLH is committed to solving complex problems faced by civilian and military customers, leveraging advanced technologies and methodologies to enhance health outcomes and operational readiness.

Tietronix Software, Inc. is a minority-owned small business founded in 1999, located in Houston, Texas, near NASA Johnson Space Center. The company specializes in providing innovative software solutions and services across various sectors including medical, aerospace, and renewable energy. Tietronix is committed to high quality, reliability, and customer satisfaction, leveraging a diverse workforce and a strong project management team to deliver complex, mission-critical systems.

Sibel Health is dedicated to delivering Better Health Data for All®, utilizing advanced wireless monitoring technologies to improve healthcare outcomes globally. Founded by leading engineers and scientists, the company focuses on transforming clinical trials and care through innovative wearable sensors and data integration.

Ease Healthcare (a registered DBA of MPS Medical, Inc.) is committed to advancing next-generation military medicine by accelerating access to clinically validated diagnostic tools, monitoring devices, and health and wellness technologies. As a trusted commercialization partner and distributor, the company empowers providers, organizations, and individuals with advanced solutions that support early detection, timely intervention, and improved health outcomes in both civilian and military settings. With a mission to make cutting-edge science and technology accessible to all, Ease Healthcare focuses on addressing critical health challenges such as 02 delivery, cancer, and cardiovascular disease —areas that directly impact force readiness and resilience. The company’s vision is to break barriers in healthcare by delivering innovative medical solutions that are affordable, accessible, and simple to use, regardless of economic or geographic limitations. In addition to bringing transformative technologies to market, Ease Healthcare provides turnkey services for medical device manufacturing and distribution, guiding partners from product development through regulatory compliance and successful deployment. By combining technical expertise with a dedication to accessibility, Ease Healthcare supports the Department of Defense’s priorities in preparing and protecting service members with next-generation healthcare solutions.

Altec is dedicated to advancing human potential by developing innovative human sensing technologies that enhance health science, operational security, and human performance. Founded in 1997 by Carlo De Luca, the company focuses on translating cutting-edge concepts into practical solutions that shape our understanding of human physiology. Altec's mission is to reimagine human potential through discovery, innovation, and collaboration, making significant strides in healthcare, security, and performance enhancement.

Thornhill Medical specializes in advanced medical technologies for critical care, anesthesia, respiratory therapy, and vascular diagnostics. Their core offerings address clinical needs in austere, emergency, battlefield, and transport environments, enabling mobile and integrated life support, portable anesthesia, and precise non-invasive control and measurement of blood gases. With significant expertise in both product engineering and translational clinical research, the company supports deployments worldwide, collaborates with military and civilian partners, and contributes to innovation in healthcare delivery and device interoperability.

Simbex is a leading partner in medical device and consumer health product design and development, recognized for transforming complex ideas into commercially successful solutions. With a multidisciplinary team, Simbex excels in engineering, product design, software, data analytics, and commercialization strategy, supporting innovators from concept to market. Their mission is to deliver impactful medical devices and consumer health products that improve health outcomes and quality of life. Simbex is known for its holistic approach, deep regulatory expertise, and commitment to innovation and excellence in the health technology sector. The company is also active in thought leadership, regularly publishing regulatory and reimbursement updates, and hosting educational webinars for the MedTech community. Simbex maintains a robust Quality Management System compliant with ISO 13485 and FDA 21 CFR 820, ensuring high standards in product development. The company is also committed to supporting diversity in MedTech, including initiatives for women in the sector. Simbex's leadership and advisory team bring decades of experience in biomedical engineering, commercialization, regulatory affairs, and technology innovation, further strengthening its position as a trusted partner in the MedTech ecosystem.

Aptima, Inc. is a leader in optimizing and improving human performance in mission-critical, technology-intensive environments. Since 1995, Aptima has combined social science principles with advanced computational methods to deliver innovative, human-centered engineering solutions for defense, intelligence, aviation, law enforcement, and healthcare sectors. The company is recognized for its multidisciplinary approach, integrating expertise from engineering, data science, psychology, and cognitive science to address complex challenges. Aptima is committed to advancing research and development in artificial intelligence, machine learning, data analytics, and simulation, with a strong focus on enhancing human-machine teaming, learning, and readiness. Their mission is to ensure synergy between humans, technology, and organizations, accelerating learning and productivity in the age of AI. Aptima's culture is rooted in innovation, impact, and empathy, fostering an inclusive and supportive environment for its diverse team of experts.

Makani Science, Inc. is dedicated to transforming respiratory care by making respiratory monitoring more accessible, accurate, and comfortable. Originating from over a decade of research at the University of California, Irvine, the company was founded to address the critical need for reliable breathing monitoring in clinical and home settings. Their mission is to improve patient health by providing healthcare professionals and patients with better data, enabling earlier detection of respiratory issues, and enhancing quality of life through advanced biofeedback and wellness applications.

Profusa, Inc. is a pioneering digital health company based in the San Francisco Bay Area, dedicated to making the body’s chemistry easily accessible to improve health and wellness. Profusa develops tissue-integrating biosensors for continuous, real-time monitoring of body chemistries, empowering individuals and clinicians with actionable, medical-grade data to transform personal health management and disease prevention. Their unique bioengineering approach overcomes the foreign body response, enabling long-term, in-body monitoring through tiny, flexible biosensors that become one with the body. Profusa’s technology platform supports both consumer and medical applications, with a vision to revolutionize personalized medicine and digital health. The company is supported by significant grant funding from agencies such as DARPA and NIH, and collaborates with leading academic, hospital, and industry partners worldwide.

Policy Wisdom, LLC is a global public health policy consulting firm founded in 2010, dedicated to delivering evidence-based solutions that positively impact public health worldwide. With a mission to be a benchmark of excellence in health policy, Policy Wisdom partners with governments, NGOs, pharmaceutical companies, and advocacy groups in over 150 countries. The company leverages a 100% virtual business model and a diverse, expert team to provide innovative methodologies and client-centered strategies. Their work spans policy strategy development, capacity building, evidence generation, and the creation of educational resources, all aimed at measurable improvements in health systems and equitable health outcomes. Policy Wisdom is recognized for its leadership in decolonizing global health, advancing precision medicine, and shaping policies that address both emerging and persistent public health challenges across the globe.

Oura Health is dedicated to empowering individuals to take control of their health through innovative wearable technology. The Oura Ring, a smart ring designed for holistic health tracking, provides insights into sleep, activity, heart health, and more, helping users achieve sustainable well-being. With a commitment to accuracy and user-centered design, Oura aims to enhance the health journey of its members by translating complex biometric data into actionable insights. Oura also emphasizes women's health, offering features that support cycle tracking, fertility insights, and overall wellness, integrating with trusted health apps to provide comprehensive care.

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