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Scripps Translational Science Institute Epidemiologist Jennifer M. Radin discusses how data from wearables such as Fitbits can be used to track influenza-like illnesses, including COVID-19.

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The pandemic's long-term impact on acute and post-acute care will be more detailed documentation and a greater emphasis on event notification services to track care progression, explains Brightree VP Nick Knowlton.

Deep Dive: By integrating social factors, genomics and medical histories, clinicians are better able to treat patients.

A team at MIT creates a program that searches for ideas to fight COVID-19 via hackathons and virtual events.

Chatbots can help free up health systems and get patients information in their home during the coronavirus pandemic, explains Buoy Health CEO and cofounder Dr. Andrew Le.

There is a rising need for digital tools including apps to treat mental health under social distancing orders, says Dr. John Torous, director of the digital psychiatry division at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center.

Deep Dive: Barriers to care can be traced to SDOH, and technology has a role to play as the best solution that connects data between providers and the community.

Deep Dive: From clinical decision support to revenue cycle to cybersecurity, machine learning algorithms are already transforming healthcare, although much depends on how they're implemented.

Health systems around the world are using chatbots, drive-through clinics and telemedicine to address the needs of coronavirus patients.