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In an upcoming HIMSS21 Global Conference Digital Session, two health leaders discuss the shift in priorities necessitated by COVID-19 – and explore lessons learned for the future.

A survey of nearly 2,000 technology execs found they expected to see a boost in funding for digital infrastructure – as well as a continuation of work-from-home policies. 

The Utah-based health system was the latest to feel the effects of the cyberattack on cancer software vendor Elekta.  

It averages 4,500 telehealth encounters per month and has not had a single security lapse or data breach in the eight years it has been using the EHR-integrated telehealth solution.

At HIMSS21, a leader from Brigham and Women's Digital Innovation Hub will explain more about its hospital-wide crowdsourcing initiative, designed to elicit problem-solving ideas from frontline staff.

A strategic review of the initiative has so far found problems with patient safety, productivity, cost, schedule and performance. "Frankly, I for one am fed up," said one senator.

Michelle Snyder, Partner, McKesson Ventures, looks for investors and providers to continue to embrace virtual care.

It only takes 10 minutes to practice a procedure in a session through a VR platform such as Vantari VR.

Lean on experts in both clinical care and biomedical device security to explore the ins and outs of data utility.

In the final installment of our pandemic lessons learned feature series, four health IT leaders also stress the importance of a sound digital foundation, texting best practices and "super speed."