Virtual care dominated the news cycle this week, even as office visits rebound. Healthcare executives weigh the role of digital health in their strategic plans, as consumer demand for mental health tools and others increases. Health equity and racial disparities in care continue to be prime considerations for the industry, as the upcoming election and civil rights protests have keep them in the spotlight.
10/22, The New York Times: Protecting Your Birth, A Guide For Black Mothers
10/22, Mobihealthnews: HIMSS announces global tech challenge to improve maternal health outcomes worldwide
10/21, Fierce Healthcare: How COVID-19 shifted healthcare executives' technology priorities and what to expect in 2021
10/21, PR Newswire: The Future for Virtual Health Care in a Consumer-Driven Marketplace - Industry Analysis by Loyale Healthcare
10/21, Globe Newswire: Teladoc Health Data Shows Broadening Mental Health Care Demand
10/21, American Medical Association: Why achieving health equity is so hard in the digital age
10/20, Forbes: Mental Health Issues Skyrocket as Pandemic Wears On
10/18, MedPage Today: Office Visits Rebound; CMS Expands Telehealth Services; Virtual Care for Chronic Pain: Emerging Trends in Telehealth and Telemedicine
10/16, Healthcare IT: How virtual care can be refined to reach those who need it most
1016, HIT Consultant: From Virtual Care to Hybrid Care: COVID-19 and the Future of Healthcare
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10/21, Babyscripts Announces Commercial Partnership with Roche Diagnostics