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Dr. Jeffrey M. Hoffman, chief medical information officer at Nationwide Children's Hospital, says the explosion of telehealth, videoconferencing and digital tools generally has been essential during COVID-19.

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.

Bart De Witte, founder of the HIPPO AI Foundation, calls COVID-19 a "joint enemy" that has encouraged stakeholders to collaborate more effectively on the use of data, which he hopes will help reduce health inequalities in a post-coronavirus world.

Ian Slade, chair of the HIMSS Chapter Advocacy Taskforce, says the huge disparity in health literacy is affecting how people navigate the labyrinth of healthcare.

This week's top stories include warnings that malicious actors are looking to infect health systems on a large scale, pushback against Trump's claims that doctors are inflating COVID-19 numbers, and CVS' telemedicine-enabled contact renewal service.

CEO Geralyn Ochab discusses the use cases for AI in health data, security and research in the future.

As pandemic-era cyberattacks increase, intelligence sharing and collaborative best practices can help with risk mitigation, says Parham Eftekhari, executive director of the Cybersecurity Collaborative.

Florent Chandelier, chief technology officer at Imagia, talks about how his company uses AI and real-world data to help propel research and care.

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.

DrFirst Chief Communications Officer Irene Froehlich discusses the changing world of digital health and offers advice on starting a career in health tech.