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Spread of coronavirus from lab unlikely, WHO says; FDA clears Amazon COVID-19 test kit

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

Enterprise Taxonomy: Short Headline: Spread of coronavirus from lab unlikely, WHO says; FDA clears Amazon COVID-19 test kit Featured Decision Content: Region Tag: Global Edition Right Now: Primary topic: Population Health.

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COVID-19 and digital transformation

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Layla McCay ‘Necessity is the mother of invention’ is an old proverb proving true as health services across the world race to adapt to manage the challenges of the current coronavirus pandemic. During the coronavirus pandemic, digital innovation and transformation is arriving at pace in health systems in the UK and beyond.

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Riding the digital wave through COVID-19

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Government & Policy Interoperability Population Health Telehealth One of the more remarkable features of the NHS’s response to the coronavirus pandemic has been its rapid uptake of technology in the UK says director of international relations at NHS Confederation, Dr Layla McCay. A second wave of digital transformation?

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Telehealth and mail-order abortion possible in some states during pandemic

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During the coronavirus pandemic, an increasing number of patients have turned to telehealth. " Advocates noted in the lawsuit that abortion restrictions have worked in tandem with the effects of the coronavirus to disproportionately impact patients of color, low-income people and other already vulnerable populations.

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A look back on 2020: reshaping the healthcare IT landscape

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" As I reflect upon the year 2020, it is unequivocally highlighted and underscored as the most significant year in my lifetime thus far regarding the healthcare industry's response to the desperation generated by the coronavirus. Here's hoping that our actions will be dictated by "assurance" rather than desperation.

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UW Medicine CIO's advice: prepping IT systems for COVID-19

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Electronic Health Records (EHR, EMR) Population Health Telehealth Workflow Workforce On the frontlines of the coronavirus pandemic, UW has ramped up telemedicine capabilities and made immediate changes to its EHR to support COVID-19 care. Test dissemination methods to ensure they reach your entire workforce.

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Pandemic-era burnout: Telehealth managers get pushed to the max

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They would get frustrated with connectivity issues, inputting information and testing the devices. For example, if a patient’s blood tests come back and I need to discuss with him how to manage high cholesterol, I can schedule a telehealth visit instead of playing phone tag. These are all new decision points for providers.”