Population Health
More than 73% of those ages 12 to 18 have received one shot, while 92.4% of those older than 65 have received at least one dose.
Still, provider organizations recognize the value of telehealth when it comes to long-term care - especially for behavioral health patients and those with chronic issues, a new study shows.
HIMSS21
Pharmaceutical companies are working to improve diversity in clinical trials to combat misinformation, says Chris Boone, vice president and global head of health economics and outcomes research at AbbVie.
The funding is expected to decrease stress on hospital staff, increase hiring opportunities and decrease the risk of COVID-19 hospitalizations.
Monthly Update: HIMSS Media Editor in Chief Jonah Comstock shares some of the biggest headlines from August, including HIMSS21 and HIMSS21 Digital highlights, and Apple and Google scaling back their health operations.
Hospitals in Louisiana and Mississippi were already overwhelmed with COVID-19 patients before Ida hit.
The effort is part of a broader initiative to improve access to mental healthcare, according to the insurer.
The funding is aimed at broadening access to behavioral healthcare for children.
The office will work with hospitals and health systems to reduce carbon emissions, officials say.
Access to mental healthcare and on-site medical clinics are also top-of-mind as employers anticipate future struggles.