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News from the Consumer Technology Association and Withings Further Demonstrates Private Sector’s Role in the Pandemic and Public Health

Health Populi

This week, announcements from the Consumer Technology Association (CTA) and Withings further bolster the case for the private sector bolstering public health in this pandemic…and future ones to come beyond the Age of the Coronavirus. has highlighted the huge demand for health technology solutions.

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Telehealth Bolsters Patient Satisfaction (J.D. Power), and Providers Are Working to Catch Up (BDO)

Health Populi

Two studies published in May 2021 illustrate the value and importance of telehealth to patients in 2020, and a disconnect among many C-level executives working in hospitals, academic medical centers, and other care provider organizations. Power and BDO illustrate some mis-alignment between the demand and supply side of telehealth.

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HHS watchdog reiterates importance of preventing telemedicine fraud

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

Department of Health and Human Services' Office of Inspector General recognized telehealth's potential while cautioning that steps must be taken to ensure virtual care will not be compromised by fraud. "OIG is conducting significant oversight work assessing telehealth services during the public health emergency.

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Digital health apps could save NHS billions, says report

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

Digital health could save public health services in England £7.5 billion (nearly $10 billion) across England, according to a report from Now Healthcare Group. This indicated that if an effective pre-triage function was set up within a telehealth app, patient pressure on GPs could be reduced by up to 73 percent.

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Top health tech hazards for 2022: cyberattacks, supply chain shortfalls and more

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

The nonprofit safety group ECRI Institute published the latest version of its annual health technology hazards report this week, pointing to cybersecurity attacks, supply chain shortfalls and damaged infusion pumps as three of the biggest dangers. The report authors note that many of the culprits are new to the list.

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The Connected Health Initiative Applauds FCC Proposed Order to Provide More Telehealth Resources During COVID-19 Crisis

Connected Health Initiative

Both the COVID-19 Telehealth Program and Connected Care Pilot represent key efforts to combat the current public health emergency, and to drive a much-needed transformation of the American healthcare system. “We For more information, see www.connectedhi.com.

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South Korea forms national commission for promoting bio-health tech and more briefs

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

All members will cooperate to review and deliberate policies and plans for supporting the development, commercialisation, insurance coverage, and market expansion of bio-health technologies. Previously, these processes have been hindered by the compartmentalisation of various government agencies.