Telehealth

For example, only around 2% of patients in the home pulse oximetry program have required readmission to date.

Digital tools are being widely adopted across the globe during the COVID-19 pandemic, with remote monitoring for chronic care popular in the Nordics, says Marianne Larsson, director of new industries and innovation at Innovation Skåne.

Reps. Robin Kelly and Anna Eshoo said that while telemedicine has the potential to expand access to care, it has also highlighted disparities in the U.S. healthcare system.

At Jordan Valley Community Health Center, a $740,000 award from the FCC meant it was able to deploy clinic-based telemedicine kiosks and home-based virtual care units, all while a NextGen EHR integration is in process.

COVID-19 has given providers and workforce the self-confidence to use telehealth, but its further sustainable adoption requires tackling culture-related challenges. During the HIMSS Virtual Dialogue supported by Siemens Healthineers, experts delivered an update on digital health maturity in Europe.

The legislation would require the HHS Secretary to issue guidance to states on virtual care strategies and mandate studies on the impact of telemedicine on healthcare access.  

This week's top stories include UHS being hit with an apparent ransomware attack, Anthem reaching a $39.5 million settlement, and Apple Watch's abnormal pulse feature driving unnecessary healthcare visits.

A new survey released this week found that overall customer satisfaction with telehealth is high, but barriers to access remain.