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1Guest Editor, Senior Advisor to the CEO Canadian Medical Association Ottawa, ON.
Healthcarepapers
|November 26, 2022
Summary
The COVID-19 pandemic accelerated the adoption of virtual care, prompting advancements in health information, data governance, interoperability, health equity, and cross-border licensure.
Area of Science:
- Health Informatics
- Public Health Policy
Background:
- The COVID-19 pandemic served as a catalyst for significant changes in healthcare delivery.
- Pre-existing challenges in healthcare systems were amplified by the global health crisis.
Purpose of the Study:
- To analyze the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on healthcare innovation.
- To examine the accelerated adoption of virtual care and its associated developments.
Main Methods:
- Qualitative analysis of pandemic-related healthcare trends.
- Literature review of virtual care adoption and policy changes.
Main Results:
- Rapid expansion of virtual care services since March 2020.
- Increased focus on critical areas: health information, data governance, interoperability, health equity, and cross-border licensure.
Conclusions:
- The pandemic spurred unprecedented innovation and adaptation within the healthcare sector.
- Key areas identified require ongoing attention and strategic development for future healthcare resilience.
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