Population Health

A Health Affairs study found that telemedicine use during the COVID-19 pandemic was lower in communities with higher rates of poverty – suggesting that the industry must address the digital divide in order to ensure widespread access to virtual care.

The initiative aims to recognise and support vendors across the UK that are implementing integrated care through interoperability. 

Xealth CEO Mike McSherry discusses how the COVID-19 pandemic has created the need for more integrated digital tools.

In response to a complex and patchwork system, Olivia Adams built macovidvaccines.com to offer a more streamlined experience for Massachusetts residents seeking appointments.

"People like it, they've gotten used to it and they're comfortable with it," says the behavioral health provider's CIO. "Telehealth is going to be a permanent part of our care model."

California and its Governor Gavin Newsom have received backlash for the state's slower-than-expected vaccination distribution so far.  

The device is said to be the first that can track cardiovascular signals and multiple biochemical levels in the body at the same time.

Bloomberg reports that the software has blocked users, lost registrations, double-booked appointments and crashed for up to three days.

The electronic health record giants began preparing their systems to assist with COVID-19 vaccination efforts this past year.

In response to the pandemic, Mount Sinai relied on various technologies to help oversee medication management, including administration workflows and inventory management.