INSIGHTS
June 1, 2020

What’s next?

As the pandemic’s toll surpasses 100K American lives, our nation is grappling with another crisis. The healthcare industry cannot ignore the systemic racism and resulting implicit and explicit biases that harm the Black community. We must commit to working within ourselves, our companies, and our communities to build a better, more just healthcare system—and society—starting now.

What’s next for healthcare? We may see an increase in telemedicine-based opioid use disorder treatment, more medical drone delivery stateside, and a sustained shift toward in-home care. And in our recent conversation with Accenture, Advisory Board, and ZS, leaders shared their vision for the path forward—including virtually-enabled post-acute care and addressing health inequity head-on.

Want to publish research on the digital trends shaping healthcare’s future? We’re hiring a Research Manager—learn more.

Headlines

Behind The Breakdown Of Tech’s Coalition To Tackle COVID-19
“An app is not going to fix this” The Wall Street Journal | (Tweet)

Turning Troves Of Hospital Records Into Research-Ready Data
Spoiler alert: it’s still largely powered by humans STAT | (Tweet)

Philips Gets FDA Clearance For Wearable Monitoring Device
Disposable patch notes key signs of patient deterioration MedCity News | (Tweet)

Your AI Chatbot Therapist Isn’t Sure What It’s Doing
It may not hurt you, but it may not help you either Gizmodo | (Tweet)

Outcry Over FDA’s Halting Of High-Profile COVID-19 Study
The agency says researchers didn’t secure needed approval STAT | (Tweet)

A Look At 50 COVID-Related Apps And Their Privacy
Only 16 indicate user data will be anonymized and secured Nature | (Tweet)

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