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Topics
As telehealth usage rates exploded in response to COVID-19, some vendors rose to the occasion while others have struggled to deliver. Many say they will keep going with virtual mental healthcare even after the pandemic subsides. Meanwhile, providers get additional time to use waivers for telehealth and other flexibilities.
HHS extends COVID-19 public health emergency declaration; releases $22B for testing, vaccinations.
Brigham and Women's and Biofourmis codevelop tech to deliver remote hospital-level care.
The Sequoia Project seeks COVID-19 lessons learned with new interoperability workgroup.
Regions
Israel has committed to send Pfizer statistical data and details in exchange for COVID-19 vaccine doses. UK health tech company Vatic launches an on-the-spot-result saliva test to identify current COVID-19 infections and who is infectious. COVID-19 test management software launches for UK schools.
ICC AOKpass mobile app aims to help resume safe international travel during the pandemic.
