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The role of health tech innovators has been acknowledged by the UK government as it launches a support and investment package for young tech businesses hit by the crisis.  

In response to recent COVID-19 guidance, the company is releasing its video game-like treatment to qualifying families at no cost, and without explicitly requiring a doctor's prescription.

They will also launch a COVID-19 contact-tracing app to alert users of prolonged social proximity.

The company is pitching this as a way for providers to reach their existing patients at home during the coronavirus emergency and beyond. 

One Drop recently announced the acquisition of Sano's assets, IP and a portion of its staff.

 HIMSS launches a COVID-19 Digital Think Tank, which provides an online discussion forum where healthcare professionals and innovators to share ideas, products and best practices. 

Using a designated kit ordered by a doctor, patients will be able to self-swab and mail their samples to LabCorp testing facilities. The self-collection kits will be available in "most states" in the coming weeks.

A new digital training tool from FundamentalVR, developed with Imperial College in London, is helping to prepare them to ventilate patients on the front line.

Patients are screened about COVID-19 status and other health factors, then provided with information about the nearest donation station. 

In this COVID-19 era, the need for health and care systems to become agile and change is very real.