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When eHealth goes viral: The strengths and weaknesses of health tech during COVID-19

Digital Leaders HealthTech

As the world slows down, the demand for eHealth is going viral; and it is happening fast and globally. While the temporary new normal settles in, the digitisation of our healthcare is being put on a tough and revealing test; ultimately showcasing the strengths and weaknesses of current eHealth infrastructures. Medical distancing.

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Google announces funding for eight AI-based projects in the digital health ecosystem

Digital Health Global

A perfect example of best practice aligned with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. Several stakeholders are investing more and more in artificial intelligence, while others are timidly investigating AI-enabled digital health initiatives. This is where Google comes in.

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Rebel Health: The Personal and Professional Passion of Susannah Fox

Health Populi

Reviewing that list, starting with the great Dr. Tom Ferguson, one of Susannah’s mentors and many of our early role models working in what we then called eHealth, was a sweet d éjà vu. I often eat dessert first, and in this book the 2.5

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How telehealth holds the key to patient activation

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

When they are reminded to take their pills, for example, or are educated about why they should eat less processed food, they are more motivated to engage with their treatment plan and are less likely to be admitted to hospital due to a worsening of their chronic condition.

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Not All QHINs Will Be Created Equal

Healthcare IT Today

The following is a guest article by Jay Nakashima, Executive Director at eHealth Exchange. Their reasons for doing so vary – to streamline transfer of patients between networks, for example, or to support research or other secondary uses of deidentified data. For the health IT community, 2022 has been a big year. .

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Telehealth has enabled wider access during COVID-19 – but not for everyone

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

Those seeking gender-affirming treatment, for example, could stay in touch with their provider, even if they relocated during the COVID-19 pandemic. Silas Buchanan, principal at the Institute for eHealth Equity, also stressed the importance of meeting patients where they are, and with connecting to trusted community partners.

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AHIMA23 Attendees are Ready for the Challenges Ahead

Healthcare IT Today

AHIMA23 #HITsm pic.twitter.com/PGkeo6K4D7 — Colin Hung (@Colin_Hung) October 8, 2023 Neuwirth highlighted several examples of medical innovation that is helping to save lives at a scale undreamed of a decade ago – mRNA vaccines, robotic surgery, and telehealth. How do we align regs to this?

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