Videos

Dr. Volker Amelung, president of the German Managed Care Association, discusses what digital health applications (DiGA) mean for German citizens as well as the main focus for international health systems post-COVID-19.

Roy Jakobs, chief business leader of connected care at Royal Philips, says data and workflows around patient care are at the heart of improving the patient journey, while reducing pressure on hospital systems.

Connect America CEO Janet Dillione describes the role of remote patient monitoring and hospital in the home in the evolving delivery of healthcare.

Professor Krishnan Ganapathy, director of Apollo Telehealth Services, says the Indian government has advocated the use of digital tools to accelerate virtual care, including telehealth, and address the shortage of hospital beds.

This week's top stories include President Biden allocating funds for pandemic preparedness, expanding affordable care and bolstering cybersecurity; and the PharmaStars accelerator getting pharma and digital health companies on the same page.

Kristine Sørensen, founder and director of the Global Health Literacy Academy in Denmark, discusses empowering patients in the digital age and why self-management in health is key to sustainable healthcare.

In the newest edition of HIT Cybersecurity, Bob Barrett, senior director of security and IT assurance at HIMSS, offers tips and best practices for educating employees and instilling good cyber hygiene practices.

Telehealth Connection TV: The senator describes the bipartisan interest in safeguarding access to telemedicine as "thrilling" because it improves the quality and availability of care, and decreases costs.

Monthly Update: HIMSS Media's Jonah Comstock recaps some of May's top healthcare stories, including an effort to boost COVID-19 vaccine via texts, alerts and even dating apps; Walmart's acquisition of MeMD; and a malware attack on Scripps.

The accelerated use of technology is making healthcare safer and more accessible for patients, says Susan Lucas Collins, global head of healthcare services at Twilio.