Telehealth
The Oregon health system already had telemedicine in its eight hospitals when COVID-19 struck. The pandemic demanded a change in virtual care strategy.
The state enacted a law in January requiring physicians – rather than healthcare clinic staff – to be present when a patient takes abortion-inducing medication.
This week's top stories include the WHO's report on the origin of COVID-19, Amazon securing an EUA for an at-home COVID-19 test kit, and a survey finding most digital health leaders perceive the sector to be relatively high risk.
Monthly Update: HIMSS Media Editor in Chief Jonah Comstock recaps some of March's biggest stories, including digital health's wild funding month, big tech moves and how to sign up for a vaccine at three major pharmacy chains.
Goodwill NYNJ used a $436,000 grant from the FCC to buy tablets, laptops and hotspots to enable caregivers to deliver care to low-income patients in the two states.
Still, nearly nine in 10 respondents to a global survey said they expect their companies to grow in 2021.
Qure4u founder Dr. Monica Bolbjerg offers her expertise in scaling digital health technologies, sharing best practices and real-world examples of those best practices in action.