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Also, new data shows half of adults happy to share mobile data to defeat coronavirus.  

Dueling letters published this week in JAMIA take issue with the degree to which public health agencies are able to receive information electronically.

Formed under the banners of the Consumer Technology Association and the Connected Health Initiative, the coalition's membership includes big names like Google, Boston Children's Hospital, Microsoft, ResMed and others.

The Warrior Watch study is unique, said the team, because it specifically focuses on healthcare workers across a variety of occupations.

With criminals taking advantage of the COVID-19 crisis, security experts show how health systems can respond to a cyber crisis at the same time.

Despite a looming second wave of coronavirus, organisations around the world prepare for employees to return to their offices. A digital symptom checker like the one developed by Infermedica can help protecting employees and fight the virus.

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.

In a new HIMSS TV series, the Oregon senator highlighted the importance of safeguarding access to telemedicine for mental health services.

Kuwait’s 2035 vision aims to strengthen investment in high quality healthcare which has already led to increased efficiency, use of innovative technology and a changing culture. 

Many European countries are investing heavily in transformation, while organizations are accelerating their implementation strategy due to COVID-19, says Alexander Ryan, Healthcare Alliances and Net New Sales Manager, EMEA, at Hyland.