Kat Jercich
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In an upcoming HIMSS21 Global Conference Digital Session, two health leaders discuss the shift in priorities necessitated by COVID-19 – and explore lessons learned for the future.
A survey of nearly 2,000 technology execs found they expected to see a boost in funding for digital infrastructure – as well as a continuation of work-from-home policies.
The Utah-based health system was the latest to feel the effects of the cyberattack on cancer software vendor Elekta.
A strategic review of the initiative has so far found problems with patient safety, productivity, cost, schedule and performance. "Frankly, I for one am fed up," said one senator.
The announcement came alongside the news that Amazon HealthLake, the company's HIPAA-eligible data management service, is now available in select regions.
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At HIMSS21, consultant and patient advocate Laura Jantos will offer personal perspective on the "huge opportunity" to develop tools that help all patients to engage meaningfully with their own care.
The companies announced this week that Teladoc's Solo platform will be accessible within the Microsoft Teams environment.
The agency has also awarded an additional $942,000 to the Sequoia Project to support its efforts as the interoperability initiative's recognized coordinating entity.
Dr. Shawn Murphy, chief research information officer at Mass General Brigham, is leading the team facilitating the collection and analysis of standardized data from patients suffering from lingering COVID-19 symptoms.
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Although XR tech is often used for games and entertainment, experts say it can be leveraged for creative healthcare solutions too.