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First Databank Clinician Addresses COVID-19 Vaccine Skepticism – Q/A

by Fred Pennic 03/03/2021

As the Biden administration ramps up its efforts to increase the access of COVID-19 vaccines to more Americans, there are a large number of Americans who are skeptical about of the COVID-19 vaccine. About 1 in 3 Americans stated they definitely or probably won’t get the COVID-19 vaccine, according to a recent poll from the Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research. The poll reveals while 67% of Americans plan to get vaccinated or have already done so, 15% are certain they
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Improving Inventory Management During COVID-19 and Beyond

by Todd Stewart, Vice President, Enterprise Workflow Solutions, CenTrak 03/03/2021 Leave a Comment

Improving Inventory Management During COVID-19 and Beyond

Healthcare systems across the country are facing high patient volumes combined with higher patient expectations during the COVID-19 pandemic. In response, hospitals and other healthcare facilities need to consider technology that can help them keep pace with evolving demands while prioritizing the health, safety, and experience of their patients.  One of the most impactful solutions in a healthcare facility’s technology arsenal are the ones focused on inventory management. These
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ObvioHealth, RedHill Biopharma Launches First in Kind Remote COVID-19 Therapy Trial

by Fred Pennic 03/02/2021 Leave a Comment

ObvioHealth, RedHill Biopharma Launches First in Kind Remote COVID-19 Therapy Trial

What You Should Know: - RedHill Biopharma, a specialty biopharmaceutical company, and ObvioHealth, a global virtual research organization, have partnered on the largest remote clinical study for a new at-home COVID-19 treatment, Upamostat. - The trial is being performed completely remotely in patients’ homes using ObvioHealth’s clinical trial ecosystem including digital devices, a patient-centric smartphone application and home healthcare visits.  - The randomized, double-blind,
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Untapping the Potential for Virtual Care in a Pandemic and Beyond

by Dr. Sonny Kohli, Practicing Physician in Internal Medicine and Critical Care and Faculty at SingularityU Canada 02/25/2021 Leave a Comment

Untapping the Potential for Virtual Care in a Pandemic and Beyond

Virtual care is everywhere and ubiquitous. But at a time when the world is amid a global pandemic, virtual care is also being underutilized. The technology exists today to help our healthcare system not only more effectively and efficiently manage care during COVID-19, but also exponentially scale capacity in the face of future outbreaks.  Virtual care defined Virtual care is a broad term. It encompasses all the ways healthcare practitioners provide for care remotely. This can mean
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CVS Launches Community-Based Strategy to Address COVID-19 Vaccine Education and Equity

by Strategic Partnerships 02/19/2021 Leave a Comment

CVS Launches Community-Based Strategy to Address COVID-19 Vaccine Education and Equity

What Should Know: - CVS Health unveils community-based strategy increase access to COVID-19 vaccinations for vulnerable communities and advance vaccine education while combating hesitancy. - The strategy includes a strategic partnership with Lyft to help underserved communities access vaccination appointments by providing free or discounted rides for those in need. CVS Health unveils its community-based strategy to address potential inequities related to COVID-19 vaccine access in
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UK Launches World’s First COVID-19 Human Challenge Study

by Fred Pennic 02/17/2021 Leave a Comment

UK Launches World’s First COVID-19 Human Challenge Study

What You Should Know: - This week, the United Kingdom (UK) will be the first country in the world to run a COVID-19 human challenge study, following approval from the UK’s clinical trials ethics body. - First Covid-19 human challenge study will begin within a month, after receiving ethics approval in the same week the UK hits target of offering first dose to 15 million people. - Researchers call on healthy young people to volunteer for the study, which will play a key role in developing
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Kroger Health to Offer Smartphone-Enabled COVID-19 Tests Nationwide

by Jasmine Pennic 02/17/2021 Leave a Comment

Kroger Health to Offer Smartphone-Enabled COVID-19 Tests Nationwide

What You Should Know: - Kroger Health, the healthcare division of The Kroger Co. announced plans to offer the first smartphone-enabled, at-home Gauss COVID-19 Rapid Antigen Test Kit to patients nationwide, expanding the company's existing portfolio of in-clinic and employer-focused COVID-19 testing solutions. - Kroger Health expects the at-home rapid antigen test will be available to purchase on Kroger.com and over the counter at its 2,200 pharmacies nationwide. The test, developed by
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LinkedIn Launches Support to Accelerate COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution

by Jasmine Pennic 02/17/2021 Leave a Comment

LinkedIn Launches Support to Accelerate COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution

What You Should Know: - LinkedIn announces it will utilize its platform to connect healthcare professionals to COVID-19 vaccination distribution volunteer and paid support opportunities with a goal of helping to slow the spread of COVID-19. - Starting today, healthcare organizations, pharmacies and governments that have hiring needs in direct support of vaccine distribution can post jobs for free on LinkedIn through May 15, 2021. These jobs include registered nurses, medical assistants and
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New Digital Health Passport Offers Providence Patients Secure Digital Proof of COVID-19 Vaccination Status

by Fred Pennic 02/15/2021 Leave a Comment

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What You Should Know: - Lumedic launches a first-of-its-kind commercial technology to offer digital vaccine cards to patients receiving COVID-19 vaccinations at sites affiliated with Providence, one of the nation's largest health systems. The technology includes a mobile app that gives patients the option to share vaccination verification status quickly and securely, when and how they want.   - Through the app, patients can request their digital vaccination be delivered securely to their
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Experian Health, Epic Partner to Address COVID-19 Identity Verification Challenges

by Jasmine Pennic 02/08/2021 Leave a Comment

Experian Health, Epic Partner to Address COVID-19 Identity Verification Challenges

What You Should Know: -Experian Health is partnering with Epic to expedites access to Precise ID® for Epic customers to address COVID-19 identity verification challenges.   - Collaboration aims to accelerate vaccination efforts with swift implementation and touchless identity proofing for high volume immunization programs. As part of its ongoing efforts to assist the healthcare industry with pandemic-related challenges through the power of data and
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