Government & Policy
A George Mason University professor argues in a new report that hurdles to entrepreneurial exploration are slowing telehealth expansion.
Project will use HIMSS Digital Health Indicator to create roadmap for health services in Queensland…
The initiative aims to drive digital transformation across the state and identify services in need of investment.
The new national data guardian will oversee the collection and use of patient data.
It was quickly recognised that the pandemic required tools to provide safe access to health and care at a distance. Scotland is demonstrating how a rapid telehealth transformation can be achieved says Nessa Barry of the Scottish government.
The project, launched by AVIA and former CMS chief Andy Slavitt, is focused first on examining where evidence-based care models can intersect with digital solutions.
CMS says the move will enable beneficiaries to get telehealth services in physician's offices, hospitals, nursing homes, rural health clinics – and their homes.
A report from charity Privacy International claims that a DHSC contract lacks transparency and prioritises commercial interest.
Analysts speaking at HIMSS19 argue that without major initiatives focused on adoption and platform creation, senior care technologies will remain low-impact point solutions.