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Three in ten Americans reported they would use their cell or smart phone to track and monitor their personal health, and 40 percent would be willing to pay for a remote monitoring device that sends health information directly to their doctor, according to a survey by PricewaterhouseCoopers' Health Research Institute.The findings of the survey and new report entitled Healthcare Unwired were presented Wednesday by PricewaterhouseCoopers at the mHealth Initiative's 2nd International mHealth Conference held in San Diego.

Angie's List announced on Wednesday a partnership that will allow its members to access Healthcare Blue Book, a free pricing tool that aids consumers and companies in determining and negotiating fair healthcare prices.Officials say the service is designed to help patients shop around for the best price before they even agree to treatment and incur those bills.