Women In Health IT

Telehealth Connection TV: Virtual care tools have allowed providers at Northwell Health to connect with senior patients in their own homes, says Dr. Karen Abrashkin, medical director of the healthcare provider's House Calls program.

The Boston health system’s Digital Innovation Hub has spearheaded a new way to get all staff to contribute ideas. Many of those ideas are already in play and proving successful.

Dame Sally Davies, former CMO for England and current Master of Trinity College in Cambridge, UK, says behavioral, economic and movement data must be leveraged effectively to improve outcomes during future pandemics.

Connected thermostats and fitness trackers are a good start toward smart communities, but consumers expect many digital health devices to be reimbursed or provided by public or industry stakeholders, says Parks Associates' Jennifer Kent.

The HIMSSCast team sat down with HIMSS Chief Americas Officer Denise Hines for a post-week analysis.

Sheri Liebl, executive director of revenue cycle at CentraCare Health, says the healthcare system improved point of service collections by 25% by giving patients options.

Irene Froehlich, chief communications officer at DrFirst, discusses the changing world of digital health and offers advice on starting a career in health tech.

Patient advocate Swapna Kakani shares her story of living with a rare disease and becoming a part of the emerging wave of patient leaders.

Israel is fostering innovation in life sciences, nanotechnology, material engineering, genomics and more, says Anya Eldan, vice president of the Startup Division of the Israel Innovation Authority.

Telehealth Connection TV: Virtual care isn't perfect, but its accessibility is an advantage, says Dr. Danielle Hairston, psychiatry residency training director at Howard University College of Medicine.