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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.

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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.  

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.

AXA customers in countries such as China, Indonesia, Thailand, Japan and the Philippines will have access to AXA’s partners’ teleconsultation services.

They will also launch a COVID-19 contact-tracing app to alert users of prolonged social proximity.

The company is pitching this as a way for providers to reach their existing patients at home during the coronavirus emergency and beyond. 

One Drop recently announced the acquisition of Sano's assets, IP and a portion of its staff.

 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. 

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.