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Connected Health Initiative – Our Health IT Friend on Capitol Hill

Healthcare IT Today

The Connected Health Initiative (CHI) is a non-profit organization that advocates on behalf of all health IT vendors. They are a trusted resource and voice for our industry so that policymakers at federal, state, and local levels can be better informed about emerging digital health technology. What is CHI?

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First connected health service in Malaysia launched

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

Private tertiary hospital Subang Jaya Medical Centre has launched what could be the first connected health service in Malaysia. Rival hospitals like Sunway Medical Center and IHH Healthcare already launched their respective telemedicine services when the pandemic started.

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HIMSS publishes its first-ever report on Connected Health maturity in APAC

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

In an organisation-first, HIMSS has published a report exploring the maturity of Connected Health in the APAC region. During a highly contagious pandemic where it’s crucial to limit physical interaction while reducing the burden on an already strained healthcare workforce, the value of virtual care cannot be overstated.

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10 must-know perspectives on digital transformation for healthcare IT leaders

Redox

That said, after doing a deep research dive, I’ve come across some great content that can help move your healthcare IT (HIT) down the digital transformation path. Data’s role in healthcare’s digital transformation Healthcare Revolution: Bold Predictions for 2024. If this question is niggling away in your mind, you’re not alone.

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Will AI’s Use in Healthcare be Regulated?

Healthcare IT Today

To get an answer, Healthcare IT Today turned to an expert – Caleb Williamson, State Public Policy Counsel at the Connected Health Initiative , a group that works to clarify outdated health regulations and incentivize the use of connected health technologies. Tell us what you think.

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NIH seeks proposals for advanced mobile hospital

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

THE LARGER TREND Virtual care and remote patient monitoring are two connected health technologies that have helped scale health delivery outside the walls of a hospital and improve access to care in rural communities. Andrea Fox is senior editor of Healthcare IT News. Enterprise Taxonomy:

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EarlySense eyes RPM growth with sale of contact-free monitoring tech to Hillrom

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

"We look forward to bringing this critical technology to additional customers around the world as we deliver on our vision of Advancing Connected Care." Connected health devices run the gamut from wearable heart monitors to Bluetooth-enabled scales and Fitbits. Healthcare IT News is a HIMSS Media publication.