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By Surafeal Asgedom | 04:27 pm | March 23, 2020
With its three-pillar approach to modernization, the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs is  transforming its technology systems to create foundational change, says its chief modernization officer.
By Bill Siwicki | 03:47 pm | March 23, 2020
Clinicians can start video consults from their mobile devices and connect directly with patient bedside-camera systems, according to the company, which will give the technology free to clients to help combat COVID-19.
By Nathan Eddy | 02:06 pm | March 20, 2020
The vendor says the new technology can help with, among other things, the COVID-19 pandemic.
By Fred Bazzoli | 01:45 pm | March 20, 2020
Healthcare IT News presents a look at the new capabilities popular EHR vendors are adding, along with helpful links to additional tech info and coronavirus resources.
By Bill Siwicki | 04:09 pm | March 19, 2020
Telehealth tech is in the spotlight for coronavirus care. And it’s helping. But what are its limitations, and how are hospitals adapting?
By Mike Miliard | 11:18 am | March 18, 2020
The privacy watchdog won't impose penalties on providers who use non-HIPAA-compliant remote communications technology during the public health emergency. 
By HIMSS TV | 08:18 am | March 18, 2020
Health systems all over the world are using chatbots, drive-through clinics and telemedicine to address the needs of COVID-19 patients.
By Mike Miliard | 03:57 pm | March 17, 2020
CMS says the move to reimburse physicians will enable beneficiaries to get telehealth services in physician's offices, hospitals, nursing homes, rural health clinics – and their homes.
By Bill Siwicki | 01:33 pm | March 17, 2020
At WakeMed Health and Hospitals, 61% of patients who used virtual urgent care would have gone to an urgent care facility; 14% would have gone to an emergency room.
By Nathan Eddy | 01:13 pm | March 13, 2020
The technology enables remote monitoring, allowing for the engagement of patients in their homes and facilitating communication between quarantined people and healthcare providers.