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The Latest Health Technology Vision and Consumer Behavior Insights From Accenture

Health Populi

Two new reports from Accenture update our understanding of the changed health consumer in the context of both “home: and the health care ecosystem. The 2020 tech vision for health is summarized here, tying to Accenture’s previous two years of forecasts. The Dilemma of Smart Things.

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When Household Economics Blur with Health, Technology and Trust – Health Populi’s 2023 TrendCast

Health Populi

Dr. Wallensky and other public health officials acknowledged “vaccine fatigue” and the relatively low uptake of vaccinations for fending off the coronavirus and the flu as well as other infectious diseases. She points to consumers’ growing demand for brands to support their health – including brands outside of the healthcare space.

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Trust-Busted: The Decline of Trust in Technology and What It Means for Health

Health Populi

Trust in the technology industry has crashed to an all-time low based on the 2021 Edelman Trust Barometer. ” The first chart shows the one-year trend on trust across industries through U.S. Most industries lost citizens’ trust between 2020 and 2021, most notably, Technology, dropping the greatest margin at 9 points.

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Singaporean health chiefs embrace digital health to tackle staff shortage: report

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

FINDINGS The country's Ministry of Health earlier projected a need for as much as 24,000 additional allied health professionals and support care staff to meet the demands of their nation's ageing population by 2030. The lab aims to facilitate multi-institutional, cross-border collaborations in digital health.

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First connected health service in Malaysia launched

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

THE LARGER TREND Connected Care represents a major milestone in SJMC's goal of building a comprehensive, end-to-end healthcare system. Like the rest of Malaysian providers, the hospital is leveraging digital technologies to meet patients' demands for virtual and remote care post-pandemic.

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HHS watchdog reiterates importance of preventing telemedicine fraud

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

"OIG is conducting significant oversight work assessing telehealth services during the public health emergency. She pointed to recent rulemaking in which the OIG recognized the promise that digital health technologies, including telemedicine, have for improving care coordination and health outcomes.

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Digital health in Africa: hype or hope?

Lloyd Price

Exec Summary: Digital health in Africa is a rapidly growing field, with the potential to improve access to healthcare and quality of care across the continent. Cost: Digital health technologies can be expensive, which can make them inaccessible to low-income populations.