Government & Policy
UK health secretary, Matt Hancock says test error “should never have happened.”
"We have proven we can systematically improve compliance and enable hospitals around the country to report on their COVID-19 data," said TeleTracking President Christopher Johnson.
The legislation would require the HHS Secretary to issue guidance to states on virtual care strategies and mandate studies on the impact of telemedicine on healthcare access.
The news could affect the economy, health system's financial wellbeing and throw upcoming presidential debates into question.
Dueling letters published this week in JAMIA take issue with the degree to which public health agencies are able to receive information electronically.
Providers and citizens in Sweden have an open mindset, enabling rapid digital transformation to take place effectively during the pandemic, says Daniel Forslund, chairman of the Innovation and Development Committee in Region Stockholm.
The innovation grants for state and regional health information exchanges will help them innovate their data sharing capabilities during public health emergencies – from pandemics to wildfires.
HIMSS Middle East 2020
The HIMSS validation measures adoption and maturity of inpatient EMR capabilities - more can be learned at the HIMSS & Health 2.0 Middle East Digital Health Conference and Exhibition taking place 29 Nov-2 Dec 2020.
One goal of Kuwait's 2035 vision is to strengthen investment in high-quality healthcare, which has already led to increased efficiency, use of innovative technology and a changing culture.
HIMSS Media are expanding their Europe/UK editions to encompass MEA, with Healthcare IT News and MobiHealthNews now including a more comprehensive and inclusive Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) edition.