Population Health

The system has higher sensitivity in identifying close contacts of confirmed COVID-19 cases compared to a conventional tracing method.

Also, the New Zealand Ministry of Health reported an undercount of reported COVID-19 hospitalisations since the start of the pandemic.

At Massachusetts-based Ascentria Care Alliance, a community care platform played a critical role managing health assessments, housing inspections and supply list checks.

Christina Nichols, vice president of U.S. government solutions for Philips, describes her company's innovative responses to the pandemic – and how those tools are being reimagined to help boost access worldwide.

Cathie Brown, VP of consulting services at Clearwater and former president of Virginia HIMSS, answers that question – and explains how broadband access and improved patient experience are also imperative.

Wearable devices offering visibility into the functions of the human body can empower underserved communities. Victor Brown, founder and CEO of Xcellent Life, explains how.

Christopher Kunney, senior VP of digital transformation at Divurgent, explains how age-tech is being deployed for home care as primary care becomes virtual and accessed through nontraditional organizations.

Kim Clarke, assistant CIO at West Virginia United Health System, says even though more than half of WVU hospitals are in rural areas, all patients get the same level of care because of EMRAM Stage 7.

Also, Shaun Drummond has formally taken on the role of director-general at Queensland Health.

It is part of an ongoing effort to keep wandering elderly patients with dementia off the streets.