Women in Health IT

Activist and "This Chair Rocks: A Manifesto Against Ageism" author Ashton Applewhite discusses some of the complex realities of aging, ageism, ableism and health – and describes how technology should be designed for seniors.

Jessica Sweeney-Platt, vice president of research and editorial strategy at athenahealth, says poor health IT usability can lead to burnout and shares what kinds of usability efforts are needed to fight stress.

Terry Boch, chief commercial officer at Diameter Health, discusses the regulatory and data landscape in health tech.

Telehealth Connection TV: There are certain LGBTQ-specific factors that telemedicine providers need to be aware of, says Heather Hitson, telehealth implementation manager at UCLA Health.

Telemedicine and the different care paradigm it enables help nurses minimize stress and the burnout it can cause, says Laura Jonsson, a nurse practitioner and Matrix Medical Network's chief clinical officer.

Dame Sally Davies, former CMO for England and current Master of Trinity College in Cambridge, UK, says governments must effectively leverage behavioral, economic and movement data to improve outcomes during future pandemics.

While connected thermostats and fitness trackers are a good start toward smart communities, Parks Associates Senior Director Jennifer Kent says consumers expect many digital health devices to be reimbursed or provided by public or industry stakeholders.

Sheri Liebl, executive director of revenue cycle at CentraCare Health, says the healthcare system improved point of service collections by 25% by not only giving patients options but also helping them to understand their out-of-pocket costs.

Telehealth Connection TV: Dr. Danielle Hairston, psychiatry residency training director at Howard University College of Medicine, says virtual care isn't perfect, but its accessibility is an advantage.

To support health equity, Congress must expand access to telehealth, explains Terri Ripley, chair of the HIMSS Public Policy Committee.