Patient Engagement
With 2020 drawing to a close, Healthcare IT News shares the top 10 most read EMEA news stories of the year.
The health system found that patients who received care at their facilities had lower observed mortality rates than the national average, and remote patient monitoring may have been one difference-maker.
The health system is using AI to provide COVID-19 risk assessments, virtualize waiting rooms for physician appointments and automate the PCP-to-specialist referral process.
The Office for Civil Rights' 13th such settlement in the past year-plus comes on the heels of new proposed changes to the HIPAA Privacy Rule that prioritize patient access.
The rideshare company said it would be teaming up with a number of corporate and healthcare partners, including Anthem and Epic, to transport people in need to vaccination sites.
Skip Newberry, president and CEO of the Technology Association of Oregon, points to early implementations of smart homes to address the social determinants of health and the barriers they faced.
Despite it being a challenging year, 2020 marked a unique opportunity for HIMSS TV to bring you the latest news and interviews in the digital health world, from the comfort of your own home.
Philips said the acquisition "fits perfectly" with its strategy to be a leading provider of in-home care management technology.
Population Health
The tech company elaborated on its established digital health and wellness vision while improvising with the demands of an unexpected pandemic.