SNUH develops life treatment center model to manage mild cases of COVID-19
There are currently more than 16 life treatment centers in operation in South Korea. Powered by WPeMatico
VA hits pause on Cerner EHR rollout amid coronavirus crisis
While work at Mann-Grandstaff is 99% complete, right now the department’s priority is the “care of veterans and providing surge capabilities for civilian health care systems.” Powered by WPeMatico
Kaiser Permanente, Livongo expand access to myStrength mental health app
The app includes COVID-19-specific modules that can help individuals manage heightened stress, and offers ideas to manage social isolation. Powered by WPeMatico
Duke, Rice University are innovating production of protective masks, ventilators
The COVID-19 pandemic is leading to innovative projects and creative thinking to address the shortages of PPE and respiratory machines using 3D printing. Powered by WPeMatico
Secretary Azar Statement on New CDC Face Covering Guidance
On Friday, the White House Coronavirus Task Force and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced new guidance around the wearing of face coverings, such as cloth masks, in community settings. HHS Secretary Azar issued the following statement: “This national voluntary effort is a new chance for every American to make a real difference ...
Secretary Azar Statement on New Defense Production Act Orders
On Thursday and Friday, President Trump signed two memoranda ordering the Secretary of Health and Human Services and the Secretary of Homeland Security to use any and all authority under the Defense Production Act to 1) facilitate the supply of materials for ventilator production by certain manufacturers and 2) prevent the export of certain scarce ...
UnitedHealth donates $5 million to support vulnerable populations during COVID-19 crisis
UnitedHealth Group previously announced $50 million to fight COVID-19 by supporting healthcare workers, seniors and hard-hit communities. Powered by WPeMatico
More perspectives from our readers on the COVID-19 health emergency
In this second installment of our Your Stories feature, some Healthcare IT News readers describe their own thoughts and experiences of the coronavirus pandemic. We encourage you to continue sharing your own. Powered by WPeMatico
Survey: Americans’ perceptions of telehealth in the COVID-19 era
Nearly three-quarters of respondents said they’d consider using telehealth to be remotely screened for COVID-19, and two-thirds said the pandemic has increased their willingness to try virtual care the Clearlink survey found. Powered by WPeMatico
Premier, Resilinc launch online exchange to track medical supply during COVID-19 crisis
The cloud-based platform, developed in collaboration with Stanford Medicine, enables hospitals to submit requests for specific items and be matched with peer organizations who can provide them. Powered by WPeMatico