Research firm Research2Guidance has released findings from a recent survey of mHealth developers that includes responses from 231 companies ranging from start-up mHealth specialists to traditional healthcare market players. Among the findings, it was revealed that diabetes is largely seen as the therapeutic area with the highest business potential within mHealth (80% of respondents), while the lack of standardization, regulation and market transparency are the main barriers. Some other findings include: Almost 70% of survey participants agree that app developers and agencies will be the main players in the market Smartphone penetration is seen as the main driver for mHealth by 63% of respondents Doctors and hospitals are seen as the best distribution channel for mHealth apps by 2015 Android and iOS will be preferred mobile platforms for mHealth solutions