Population Health

HIMSS Government Relations VP Tom Leary said House members were likely to address originating site requirements and the types of providers that can be reimbursed for telehealth.

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Director Dr. Robert Redfield says the controversial new process, which calls on hospitals to send capacity and utilization data via the HHS Protect system, was made with CDC support.

VitalSight sends patient blood pressure data directly to Mount Sinai's Epic electronic health record, with an option to alert physicians' offices if a concern is detected.

Death rates from cancer are higher in rural America – in part because of reduced access to high-quality care.

The COVID-19 pandemic may be viewed as the single largest disruptor in the history of American healthcare. At Geisinger, the crisis has been a catalyst to accelerate digital transformation.

Two panelists shared their first-hand experience in exploiting technologies to battle the pandemic in China and Malaysia. 

Also, The Royal Marsden, in the UK, launches AI virtual agent to support key workers post lockdown.

This week's top stories include primary care doctors saying they're not ready for the next COVID-19 surge and the VA and Philips building what they're calling the world's largest remote intensive care system.

A new JAMIA study suggests it's possible to protect sensitive patient data while developing models to ultimately optimize care.

Move over patient engagement: A positive patient experience is the new imperative for health systems that recognize the value of customer satisfaction.