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Designing Digital Health for Public Health Preparedness and Equity: the Consumer Tech Association Doubles Down

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The PHTI notes many benefits from using digital health, organized in this second chart captured from the report: For patients, the ability to self-care at home, more timely and convenient access to services (both primary and specialty care), improving medication management, and enhancing the healthcare experience (when well-designed).

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IT preparedness is key to managing outbreak of COVID-19, says CIO of SNUBH

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

The system was fully integrated into BESTCare and monitors all inpatient test results and vital signs 24/7 since 2013. SNUBH launched a home grown personal health record application named Health4U since 2013. How has your organization worked with the health authority in managing the COVID-19 situation in your country?

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The Tech Giants are Coming for Healthcare

Lloyd Price

Primary Care In February, Apple launched a new subsidiary company tasked with providing healthcare clinics to Apple employees: AC Wellness. The idea makes sense; it can reduce running costs while leveraging the offer for future health insights. Their portfolio is very diverse ranging from genetics to telemedicine.

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How Do Patient Portals and Personal Health Records Differ?

Lloyd Price

However, distinguishing between the two forms of health IT tools can often be difficult, due to nebulous definitions and overlapping features. Patient portals give users an online view of their health data, as do PHRs. The patient accesses the information through a secure portal,” ONC says.