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A universal standard for more automation and better monitoring of product quality are needed, says David Berridge, deputy chief medical officer at The Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust.

A key consideration when building a digital plan is that it be interoperable and scalable, says Steven Matarelli, senior clinical executive at Vocera Communications.

Abdulaziz Alkhlaif, CIO of Dr. Abdul Rahman Al-Mishari Hospital, shares Saudi Arabia's progress in the areas of on data transformation, AI and the next generation of patient portals.

Majed Nasser, general manager at GE Digital, META, says healthcare recognizes that transformation is imperative, and digital tools can improve the relationship between providers and patients - which has been highlighted during COVID-19.

Health IT can fuel nurse burnout, but, more important, it can help combat the stress that leads to burnout, says Marianne Everett, RN, assistant vice president of nursing informatics at Virtua Health.

HIMSS and the SCAN Network can help healthcare systems strengthen their supply chains, say HIMSS CEO Hal Wolf and Executive Director of Clinical Research Anne Snowdon.

This week's top stories include NorthShore University HealthSystem's digital strategy being tested against the second wave of COVID-19, Amazon rolling out Amazon Pharmacy, and clinicians spending more time on EHRs than patient care.

Telehealth Connection TV: Pandia Health CEO and co-founder Dr. Sophia Yen discusses why telemedicine is a natural fit for patients who need birth control.

Leaders from Verizon, the Department of Veterans Affairs, Microsoft and Medivis discuss how Project Convergence uses 5G technology to bring augmented reality and AI to the surgical theater, thereby enhancing care to veterans.

Government initiatives are helping to meet user demands and drive digital health in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, reflected in the rise of telemedicine and e-prescriptions, says Nala CEO Othman Abahussein.