COVID-19

This week's top stories include the WHO's report on the origin of COVID-19, the FDA clearing Amazon's at-home COVID-19 test kit, and a survey finding most digital health leaders perceive the sector to be high risk.

MaineHealth CIO Dr. Daniel Nigrin shares what it's like to take on a new top job during a pandemic, and describes his plans for vaccine distribution, telehealth and remote monitoring across Maine.

Hayat-Vax is a joint collaboration between Sinopharm CNBG and Abu Dhabi’s G42. Meanwhile, the country’s COVID-19 contact tracing app will now also function as a national vaccine registry.

Dr. Charlotte Jones-Burton, who leads Otsuka’s Global Clinical Development on Nephrology, discusses how COVID-19 has changed care.

According to FDA documents, the test is intended to help stop the spread of COVID-19 among Amazon employees. 

The family telemedicine package includes virtual care by teleconference and telepharmacy services.

In the debut episode of HIT Cybersecurity, Kelvin Coleman, executive director of the National Cyber Security Alliance, describes the current threat landscape – and shares tips for safeguarding a target-rich environment during the pandemic.

Also: Boston Medical Center releases free app for clinicians treating OUD; ClearUP's OTC sinus relief device wins expanded indication.

This week's top stories include Amazon expanding its Amazon Care telehealth services, Doctor on Demand and Grand Rounds forming a virtual healthcare company, and the Biden administration releasing $12 billion for COVID-19 testing and treatments.

Also: PainChek's app picks up European and Australian regulatory clearances; Digital health access as a social determinant of health.