Population and Public Health

Marjorie Rosen, HIMSS Chapter Advocacy vice chair, discusses unifying advocacy work between HIMSS chapters for health equity, providing mentorship for local community leaders and working directly with state legislatures to ensure neutrality.

Attorney Everett Wilson, managing partner at Polsinelli's Miami office, discusses overall changes in Medicare and Medicare Advantage - and how the recent benefits changes affect consumers, payers and plans.

Also, Orion Health is coming up with a combined clinical solution with Te Whatu Ora.

A $1.9 million government grant-backed project will be the first to use VR for trauma support in rural indigenous communities.  

Josh Wymer, chief health information and data strategy officer at the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services, explains how the state ensures trust in the public-facing chatbot it offers its citizens.

A potentially shortened battery life in the MiniMed 600 or 700 series insulin pumps may result in the pump stopping insulin delivery significantly sooner than expected.

Also, See-Mode has received the first US FDA approval for a thyroid ultrasound analysis AI solution.

Also, Japan has approved iRhythm's AI-based continuous ECG monitoring system.

Cardiothoracic surgeon at Ochsner Lafayette Hospital Dr. Antoine Keller talks about using technology and artificial intelligence to promote access and help the underserved, and details a project that utilizes a portable diagnostic tool.  

A Korean startup has developed a non-cloud diary app that records a user's voice to spot signs of depression.