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The COVID-19 crisis has undoubtedly accelerated the adoption of digital health. Apps can play a key role in the way health and care services are delivered to patients, in supporting people to self-manage their health and wellbeing, says Liz Ashall-Payne, CEO of ORCHA.

WHO also released guidelines about contact tracing for the coronavirus yesterday. 

The proposed legislation would make companies seek consent from consumers before collecting personal data to track COVID-19, among other data privacy requirements. No Democratic senators have attached themselves to the bill.

Users will now be able to collect a sample at home and send it to the lab in a sealed package.

Consumer-centric healthcare means patients have access to their cost and data and are part of the discussions with their doctors about their healthcare options.

Also - wearable devices, contact tracing apps and remote consultations in this week's MobiHealthNews Roundup.   

The Nigerian startup offers a comprehensive suite of technology solutions, including electronic medical records and telemedicine, as well as administration and financial management.

The instant doctor appointment booking platform fast-tracked its release in response to the growing need for remote healthcare during the COVID-19 pandemic.

HIMSS Director of Privacy and Security Lee Kim offers insights and advice for health systems as they try to defend against not only the coronavirus pandemic but also the opportunistic cyberattacks that are using it as cover to sow chaos.

The web-based application supports the triage, monitoring and treatment of COVID-19 patients.