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COVID-19 and the future of care delivery

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

Discussion on the definitions for telehealth, telecare, telemedicine and other terms under the digital health and care umbrella is always required, and will be discussed in greater detail during the HIMSS & Health 2.0 Shifting the perception of digital health and care.

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COVID ‘Compromise’ on International IP Underscores Need for New Approach

Bill of Health

It only narrowly modifies compulsory licenses of patents covering COVID vaccines. IP on COVID vaccines should be a global public good. For COVID treatments and diagnostics to be broadly available at affordable prices, their IP must be considered a global public good by all. We need a new approach. Data exclusivity.

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Digital Inclusion As Upstream Health Investment

Health Populi

Without access to connectivity during the pandemic, too many people could not work for their living, attend school and learn, connect with loved ones, or get health care. Enter the digital era, forcing a re-definition of what we mean by “infrastructure.” At the start of COVID-19 in the U.S.,

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No Take-Backs: Moderna’s Attempt to Renege on its Vaccine Patent Pledge

Bill of Health

On October 8, 2020, Moderna, the maker of one of the first mRNA-based vaccines for COVID-19 and the recipient of billions of dollars of U.S. As a result, it publicly promised that “ while the pandemic continues, Moderna will not enforce our COVID-19 related patents against those making vaccines intended to combat the pandemic.”

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SQA Regulatory Surveillance Summary 3 | Monthly Update 2021

SQA

Commission Extends Transparency and Authorization Mechanism for Exports of COVID-19 Vaccines, 11 March 2021. The EC has extended until the end of June 2021 the transparency and authorization mechanism for COVID-19 vaccine exports. The EU continues to be the leading provider of vaccines around the world.

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AI in Healthcare

HIPAA Journal

One of the reasons why some people approach the topic of AI in healthcare with a degree of apprehension is that different sources offer different definitions of AI. To quote Microsoft´s definitions of the two terms: . It is also the case that some sources confuse AI with Machine Learning (ML), which strictly speaking is a subset of AI.

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SQA Regulatory Surveillance Summary | Monthly Update 2022 – September/October

SQA

19 Medical Rehabilitation Equipment. It will also facilitate cross-border circulation of these critical health therapies as well as cross-border cooperation between public health authorities. In addition to definitions of chromatographic features, the revision to General Chapter 2.2.46. CMDE Announcement No.

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