A Patient’s Guide to Telemedicine: What to Do When Your Doctor Calls or Video-Chats with You
Telehealth visits are quickly becoming a mainstay of healthcare during the COVID-19 pandemic. Many health systems encourage patients to shift to telehealth as a first choice to discuss possible symptoms, rather than going to the hospital emergency room.
Remote Patient Monitoring: COVID-19 Applications and Policy Challenges
Remote patient monitoring offers tools for disease monitoring and patient-provider communications that reduce infection risks for patients, communities and providers. Remote patient monitoring can be an especially safe and useful method of care as our healthcare system works to combat COVID-...
States Tackling COVID-19 Using Information and Technology
As the number of confirmed cases of COVID-19 continues to grow, state policymakers in the United States are taking extensive actions to manage the spread through information and technology.
A Patient’s Home Resource Kit for COVID-19
A few basic tools can help you monitor symptoms and decide when to contact a doctor or visit the emergency room or urgent care center.
HIMSS and PCHAlliance Comment on Federal Health IT Strategic Plan
HIMSS and PCHAlliance provided written comments in response to the Draft 2020-2025 Federal Health IT Strategic Plan.
Maximizing the Value of Risk-Adjustment Models
In this Stage 7 success story, learn how Mount Sinai Medical Center leveraged the full capabilities of their EMR to provide high-quality care and increase provider engagement.
HIMSS and PCHAlliance Submit Letter in Support of FCC Actions to Address COVID-19
HIMSS and PCHAlliance expressed support for many of the critical measures the Federal Communications Commission has taken in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
June 3 Deadline for Additional COVID-19 CARES Act Provider Relief Funds
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services announced a June 3, 2020, submission deadline for providers to receive an additional payment from the Provider Relief Fund’s $50 billion General Distribution.
The Telehealth Transformation: How US States are Leveraging Virtual Care in Response to COVID-19
All 50 states and Washington, D.C., have taken actions to improve access to telehealth in response to COVID-19.
Redesigning and Automating Healthcare Workflows for Success
In this Stage 7 success story, see how Nicklaus Children’s Hospital redesigned and automated healthcare workflows to provide the best care possible.
HIMSS and PCHAlliance Submit Recommendations to Senate HELP Committee
HIMSS and PCHAlliance have submitted a statement for the record to the Senate HELP Committee on the hearing “Telehealth: Lessons from the COVID-19 Pandemic.”
HIMSS and PCHAlliance Submit Recommendations on EU Digital and AI Strategies
HIMSS and Personal Connected Health Alliance submitted observations and recommendations to the European Union on the EU Digital Strategy report and Artificial Intelligence white paper.