Digital Health
John Sharp, Personal Connected Health Alliance at HIMSS, says if consumers trust the healthcare source, conveying compassion, or "digital empathy," is possible through such innovative technologies as virtual coaching and chatbots.
The introduction of Babylon's technology will mean quicker access to treatment for patients, the partners said.
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Lark Health rolls out behavioral health coaching targeted at patients at risk for chronic conditions
The tool lets individuals focus on weight management, smoking cessation, stress management and overall health.
Dexcom CEO Kevin Sayer has seen the company through some boom years, including growth that has outpaced the company's manufacturing capabilities. But they've learned lessons and are pressing on with a new, smaller sensor in 2021.
By combining prior CDC data with heart rate and sleep measurements, Scripps developed a new disease tracking model that they say could deliver speedy and accurate estimates.
At HIMSS20, Providence St. Joseph's Lisa Mason will be discussing the tricks and pitfalls of using chatbots in healthcare.
Dr. Mohammad Al Redha, director of health data and information analysis at Dubai Health Authority, says when driving digital transformation in the clinical workforce, don't forget the human impact.
Drew Ivan, EVP of product and strategy at Rhapsody, talks about why, compared to other industries, it has been difficult for healthcare to tackle the interoperability challenge.
The Professional Records Standards Body collaborates with providers of health and social care in the UK and abroad, says PRSB Chair Maureen Baker.