The Digitalisation of Health Care During COVID-19: Consideration of the Long-Term Consequences 

The need for social distancing in light of COVID-19 has led to an unprecedented increase in reliance on digital technologies by both health care providers and patients. While the trend towards digitalisation of health care allows for potential improvements in access, its impact on health outcomes and health inequalities must be carefully considered to ensure they contribute to social welfare and not detract from it.

Available at: https://www.ohe.org/news/digitalisation-health-care-during-covid-19-consideration-long-term-consequences

How Should the World Pay for a COVID-19 Vaccine? 

In place of OHE’s 2020 Annual Lecture, Adrian Towse will give a webinar-lecture on June 25th on payment models for a COVID-19 vaccine. He will be discussing options for funding the development and manufacture of a vaccine, reflecting on their strengths and weaknesses, considering what may happen with no regional or global collaboration. Analysis will consider the work of Gavi and others to construct a global vaccine market that delivers for all citizens.

Available at: https://www.ohe.org/news/how-should-world-pay-covid-19-vaccine