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CarePredict launches new tracing tools in an effort to curb coronavirus spread in nursing homes #DigitalHealth
The tool is able to track who a patient or staff member came into contact with and where they traveled in the facility.
XRHealth raises $7M to expand its VR telehealth platform
The startup kicked off its remote VR clinics just last month.
COVID-19 risks amplified for underserved communities #DigitalHealth
Panelists from the HIMSS20 Digital webinar “The Forgotten Ones: COVID-19’s Impact on the Underserved Communities" talk about managing the virus in vulnerable populations.
UK health tech companies take centre stage in COVID-19 crisis response #DigitalHealth
The role of health tech innovators has been acknowledged by the UK government as it launches a support and investment package for young tech businesses hit by the crisis.
Using wearables data to track viruses in real time #DigitalHealth
Scripps Translational Science Institute Epidemiologist Jennifer M. Radin discusses how data from wearables such as Fitbits can be used to track influenza-like illnesses, including COVID-19.
Akili's digital therapeutic launches early for housebound children with ADHD #HealthConsumer
In response to recent COVID-19 guidance, the company is releasing its video game-like treatment to qualifying families at no cost, and without explicitly requiring a doctor's prescription.
Danish Government launches COVIDmeter tracking service as lockdown restrictions are lifted #DigitalHealth
They will also launch a COVID-19 contact-tracing app to alert users of prolonged social proximity.
With its latest acquisition, One Drop looks to integrate Sano Intelligence's CGM wearable for broader health monitoring #DigitalHealth
One Drop recently announced the acquisition of Sano's assets, IP and a portion of its staff.
Amwell launches new telehealth offering geared towards small, medium physician practices #DigitalHealth
The company is pitching this as a way for providers to reach their existing patients at home during the coronavirus emergency and beyond.
Bot, anyone? Leverage these practical tips on how to utilize #AI and other bot technology in healthcare customer service, consumer outreach, care coordination, triage, and even treatment services. #smartHIT (AD)
The advantages to health and human service delivery in a bot workforce include speed, reliability, consistency and cost-effectiveness. Sound too far-fetched for your management team? We would disagree.
Innovators share tech, ideas on treating the coronavirus #DigitalHealth
HIMSS launches a COVID-19 Digital Think Tank, which provides an online discussion forum where healthcare professionals and innovators to share ideas, products and best practices.
First #COVID19 diagnostic test authorized for home sample collection. #PopHealthIT #HealthConsumer
Using a designated kit ordered by a doctor, patients will be able to self-swab and mail their samples to LabCorp testing facilities. The self-collection kits will be available in "most states" in the coming weeks.
Online ventilator training tool speeds up return of medics to ICU #DigitalHealth
A new digital training tool from FundamentalVR, developed with Imperial College in London, is helping to prepare them to ventilate patients on the front line.
Aledade's $64M for tech-enabled ACOs, Alan's $54M for mobile-friendly insurtech and more digital health funding news
Also: RDMD locks in $14M for rare disease therapy research; VIDA Diagnostics raises $11M for AI lunch imaging analysis.
Microsoft chatbot helps COVID-19 survivors determine if eligible to donate plasma #DigitalHealth
Patients are screened about COVID-19 status and other health factors, then provided with information about the nearest donation station.
Novartis acquires digital therapeutic using video games, 3D glasses to treat 'lazy eye' #InnovatePharma
Alongside the purchase of Amblyotech, the pharma company announced upcoming collaborations with major video game publisher Ubisoft and McGill University.
Self-reported symptoms from surveys posted on Facebook, Google outlets correlate with confirmed tests, according to Carnegie Mellon #HealthConsumer
The new data will be available in the university's COVIDcast map, and on Facebook's Data for Good.
Northwell Health using SDOH to improve population care #DigitalHealth
The future of medical technology devices in the time of #COVID19. #DigitalHealth #HealthTech
In this COVID-19 era, the need for health and care systems to become agile and change is very real.
Boots UK to connect patients and pharmacists via LIVI #DigitalHealth
The new, shared online appointment and prescribing platform is intended to relieve NHS pressure.
At COVID-19 'paper hearing,' industry, government struggle with balancing privacy, public health #DigitalHealth
Seven witnesses submitted statements and answered questions, leaving Senators with promising tech ideas, legislative priorities and words of caution.
Public Health England uses new app to manage scaled workforce during #COVID19 crisis. #DigitalHealth
The technology by Deputy offers a “touchless clock-in” for staff which enables them to register for work without touching a screen.
Q&A: Commissioner Brendan Carr on FCC's telehealth programs for COVID-19, underserved patients #DigitalHealth
The COVID-19 Telehealth Program and the Connected Care Pilot Program together are set to invest $300 million so that healthcare providers can reach the patients in greatest need of virtual-care services.
Swedish telehealth provider LIVI launches first national COVID-19 medical guidelines for remote consultations #DigitalHealth
The guidance on how to identify and manage symptoms will be provided to all UK GP surgeries.
Facebook will send warnings to users who encounter #COVID19 misinformation, Apple Maps to surface testing centers and more #digitalhealth news briefs.
Also: Mercom's Q1 2020 digital health funding report; Fitbit, Scripps, Stanford collaborate on COVID-19 detection research.
Biofourmis acquires Takeda's oncology tool Gaido Health
The new tool will be combined with Biofourmis's Biovitals platform and be able to give insights to cancer patients at home.
Atrium looks to digital tools to tackle hospital readmissions #DigitalHealth
The health system is implementing new technologies to help it pinpoint frequent readmissions and identify underlying social determinants of health.
FDA: Devs can release digital products for psychiatric disorders without 510(k) submission during COVID-19 crisis #DigitalHealth
A new guidance from the U.S. regulator relaxes a handful of requirements for these digital health devices, and clarifies the agency's long-term enforcement policy for low-risk wellness products.
Population health management enters an uncharted new era. #PopHealthIT #DigitalHealth
Population & Public Health Population health management enters an uncharted new era Just as it's doing with nearly every facet of society around the world, the COVID-19 crisis will radically transform approaches with patient engagement and pop health. From telemedicine and remote patient monitoring....
Medopad’s Huma rebrand and expansion driven by people focus #DigitalHealth
The remote monitoring health tech company’s timely name-change coincides with a radical shift in the way health data is perceived and used, triggered by the coronavirus pandemic.
T-Pro helps hospitals to tackle appointment cancellation pile-up #DigitalHealth
An integrated virtual clinic app has been designed to take the heat out of the struggle to maintain appointment levels when they are under intense stress from the COVID-19 response, as the situation steps up the pace of digital transformation.
COVID-19 stressing importance of interoperability #DigitalHealth
The pandemic's long-term impact on acute and post-acute care will be more detailed documentation and a greater emphasis on event notification services to track care progression, explains Brightree VP Nick Knowlton.
StethoMe rolls-out AI medical device following major deals with European telemedicine providers #DigitalHealth
They signed deals with MaQuestionMedicale in France and HomeDoctor in Spain.
With new Digital Health Indicator, HIMSS hopes global collaboration will lead to speedy innovation #DigitalHealth
The new effort is a measure of progress towards a digital health ecosystem.
5G is primed to enable continuous, data-heavy health innovations, but hospitals need to prepare #DigitalHealth
AT&T Business' Clint Cetti gives a rundown of new health technologies that could benefit from increased capacity and speed, as well as some key considerations for health systems planning to implement the next-generation network.
Mobile apps and data at heart of European Commission coronavirus toolbox #DigitalHealth
A common toolbox has been compiled to help EU member states take a coordinated and standards-based approach to support exit strategies from their coronavirus containment measures, enabling them to stay complaint with data protection and privacy regulations.
British space industry joins race to help NHS deal with coronavirus #DigitalHealth
New fund targets projects that exploit satellite and drone technology to address healthcare and wellbeing support challenges exposed by the pandemic.
Swiss hospitals implement remote #COVID19 symptom checking platform. #DigitalHealth
The monitoring system will help medics triage patients with the virus.
As researcher rush for COVID-19 cure, new platform seeks to help link patients with clinical trials #InnovatePharma
The new tool called, World Without COVID, is aimed at matching potential volunteers to new clinical trials.
HIMSSCast: How COVID-19 is changing telehealth adoption, plus the COVID-19 Digital Think Tank #DigitalHealth
Healthbox President Neil Patel describes how his group is helping to facilitate the sharing of solutions and best practices around COVID-19 response.
Planned Parenthood patients can use telehealth for services like birth control, STI testing in all 50 states #DigitalHealth
Patients can also get care access to gender-affirming hormone therapy, pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP), post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP), urinary tract infection screening and the morning after pill with the new service.
Precision medicine creates 'better picture of patients' #DigitalHealth
Deep Dive: By integrating social factors, genomics and medical histories, clinicians are better able to treat patients.
NHS Digital to accelerate availability of Isosec Virtual Smartcards #DigitalHealth
The cloud-based technology enables secure access to clinical workspaces and applications and facilitates easier remote working.
Babylon supports #COVID19 care delivery in UK's Midlands. #DigitalHealth
Their new COVID-19 care app helps ease the impact of staff absence, the company’s founder is among leading tech voices asking for innovation during the pandemic.
Ferrum Health's $9M seed round, Lionrock Recovery's $7M raise and more digital health funding news
Also: Datos Health ties off $7 million in Series A funding; Wellthy Therapeutics collects $4 million in pre-Series A; Lifesprk fleshes out tech with $16.1 million.
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