Philips

The system is aimed at helping first responders in emergency situations in order to improve treatment decisions.

This week's top stories include primary care doctors saying they're not ready for the next COVID-19 surge, Philips building out the VA's telehealth infrastructure, and Novartis and Propeller Health co-packaging a new asthma treatment.

The company also announced its plans to launch Lumify, a handheld ultrasound device, in Japan. 

Gaines discusses how the primary care provider's role is rapidly changing to include managing more aspects of the patient's life. 

Philips Chief Nursing Officer Cindy Gaines shares her views on value-based care, patient experience and population health.

MobiHealthNews got a tour of the new technologies under development — including contactless monitoring, augmented reality for surgery and the NICU of "the future." 

Also: Myia health partners with ACC, Washington University St. Louis, Barnes Jewish Hospital for platform pilot; Saint Barnabas Medical Center rolls out Elemeno Health's tool to frontline healthcare teams.

The wearable is worn across a user's chest and signals when to turn over using vibrations. 

The company helps patients prepare for appointments through texts, emails, phone calls and paper mailing. 

Mikko Vasama, general manager of Health Systems Nordics at Philips, says when working within a publicly funded healthcare system, training, education and access to technology for patients are imperative.