Digital Health
Chatbots can help free up health systems and get patients information in their home during the coronavirus pandemic, explains Buoy Health CEO and cofounder Dr. Andrew Le.
Also: FDA clears Nuvo Group's fetal and maternal heart monitor for pregnant women; Innovaccer, Sanitas USA launch virtual COVID-19 care app.
There is a rising need for digital tools including apps to treat mental health under social distancing orders, says Dr. John Torous, director of the digital psychiatry division at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center.
The PPG-based feature automatically measures the wearer's heart rhythm every five minutes, and will be ready for integration with a range of devices later this year.
The proposal would fully fund telehealth services and devices for eligible healthcare providers, although some aren't pleased with its exclusion of for-profit hospitals.
COVID-19
German-based Ralf Jahns, MD at Research2Guidance, explains the role of different stakeholders in fighting COVID-19.
Both efforts are employing popular consumer wearables and health trackers to spot potential cases of COVID-19 or other viral diseases as they begin.
Digital health investors discuss the opportunity, responsibility and liability of investing in health tech during market volatility and a possible recession.
Online mental health support is increasingly important as communities face lockdown and social distancing measures.
Also: Welltok expands to Latin America with insurer partnership; Kyruus and GYANT combine their offerings for health system clients.