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By Jeff Lagasse | 01:35 pm | April 08, 2020
While new technologies are being deployed, health systems can use existing resources to help combat the coronavirus's spread.
Population Health
By Bill Siwicki | 01:05 pm | April 08, 2020
SOC Telemed and SCP Health are augmenting emergency- and hospital-medicine capacity via telehealth – a critical capability for hospitals embattled by the rapid spread of the coronavirus.
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By Teresa Bau | 10:33 am | April 08, 2020
Spanish CIOs from major hospitals explained in a HIMSS Europe webinar how they are handling the extreme situation caused by the pandemic.
By HIMSS TV | 09:46 am | April 08, 2020
The MIT COVID-19 Challenge searches for ideas to fight the coronavirus via hackathons and virtual events.
By Mike Miliard | 06:00 pm | April 07, 2020
Its updated Digital Health Implementation Playbook Series offers tips and best practices for making the most of virtual consult technologies.
By Lynne Minion | 02:48 pm | April 07, 2020
While Australia suffered through its unprecedented bushfire emergency, one life-saver app in the worst hit state was compulsively used by those in the danger zones and beyond.
By Bill Siwicki | 12:02 pm | April 07, 2020
As some Americans turn to large telemedicine services to avoid in-person visits, this system facilitates visits with individuals’ regular doctors.
By HIMSS TV | 10:31 am | April 07, 2020
Chatbots can help free up health systems and get patients information in their home during the COVID-19 pandemic, says Buoy Health CEO Dr. Andrew Le.
Population Health
By Bill Siwicki | 01:09 pm | April 03, 2020
Nearly three-quarters of respondents said they’d consider using telehealth to be remotely screened for COVID-19, and two-thirds said the pandemic has increased their willingness to try virtual care, a Sykes survey found.
By HIMSS TV | 09:19 am | April 03, 2020
There is a rising need for digital tools in the mental health field under social distancing orders, says Dr. John Torous, director of the digital psychiatry division at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center.