EMEA News

During the COVID-19 pandemic, hospitals in South-East Asia had an advantage over medical institutions in other parts of the world, since they had dealt with a SARS virus in 2003 already. FInd out what they recommended in terms of outbreak prevention in the latest edition of HIMSS Insights, COVID-19 and Beyond.

Also, Ireland donates its contact tracing app to Linux Foundation.

The DPI test produces results in five minutes, with the screening facility introduced to provide easy access to testing for those commuting into Abu Dhabi.

In a globally broadcast conference, hosted by Clalit Health Services and HIMSS, key discussions led by world leaders, decision-makers and other thought leaders took place around the topic of responding to the COVID-19 emergency.

An interview with Professor Mahmood Adil, medical director of Public Health Scotland and clinical data & digital lead at the Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh, who will be speaking at the HIMSS & Health 2.0 European Digital Event.

Telehealth introduces a new approach to shared clinical decision making, facilitates trusted cooperation and patient engagement. For Siemens Healthineers, the COVID-19 pandemic sheds new light on digital solutions in value-based healthcare.

Doctors were not able to transfer patient master data via the system for eight weeks.

Researchers say remote consultations could reduce the number of cancelled appointments and no shows.

The healthcare and diagnostics software provider will strengthen its position in the healthcare IT sector by operating in 40 countries worldwide.

A new eBook from Elo highlights the role that touchscreen technology can play in delivering a patient experience fit for the digital age – and helping healthcare facilities to seize the opportunity to enhance collaboration while improving efficiency.