Population and Public Health
A systematic review published in the Lancet found that RPM for COVID-19 patients could help triage a patient's condition, but did not necessarily link to a better health outcome.
The app has correctly detected COVID-19 in 92% of infected participants of a clinical trial.
Also, Israeli startup Well-Beat teams with UST to launch digital patient engagement solution.
Optum Group shares data on social media's link to tracking the COVID-19 pandemic.
After CMS rolled out an acute care at home waiver in 2020 a growing number of hospitals have adopted the waiver.
Panelists at HIMSS22 discuss the importance of putting the patient first and thinking about the environmental impact when considering a digital health program.
HIMSS22
During a session at HIMSS22, panelists discuss how healthcare organizations can build and maintain unbiased AI.
Ascension's Dr. Baligh Yehia discussed the role of data in combating health inequities at HIMSS22.
Also, AWS announces 12 startups in UK healthcare accelerator.
The startup, led by Livongo vets, will include remote monitoring and virtual services supported by cellular networks, and mobile units delivering in-home care.