Communication

This commentary argues that the United States needs a unified federal response to mobilize the nation to address the health and economic crisis in light of the COVID-19 pandemic. Although state and local leaders have actively, and sometimes aggressively, addressed Read More

This article argues for the immediate use of mobile phones and public reporting systems to combat the COVID-19 pandemic. To decrease the spread of COVID-19, accurate reporting of cases is needed to characterize the epidemiological parameters underlying transmission and to Read More

In this opinion piece, physicians provide suggestions for leaders to support health care professionals based on their experience and direct requests from other health care providers. To support health care professionals so that they are able to provide the best Read More

This editorial calls on public health leaders and politicians to utilize innovative communication, mitigation, and health care approaches to combat COVID-19. Political leaders and public health experts must stand firm and committed to implementing proven, and sometimes unpopular, public health Read More

In this commentary, physicians’ argue for an immediate digital revolution and regulation overhaul to address the surge of COVID-19. The U.S. health care system needs to move away from its current ill-equipped analogue system to a more robust digital system Read More

In this article, recommendations from previous health crises of effective communication and support strategies to promote resilience are offered to improve the mental health of health care workers. Health care providers and staff members may experience declining mental health when Read More

This article highlights how government officials can communicate with the public during crises to showcase their leadership in challenging circumstances. Government leaders’ crisis management strategies during COVID-19 will be the defining legacy of their terms. Their role is to not Read More

This article discusses proposed changes to privacy regulations to allow for less-restricted health information exchange. COVID-19 has created unprecedented challenges to the United States health care system. To safely care for patients, health information must flow across provider platforms seamlessly. Read More

This study suggests public health organizations provide the most up-to-date and timely COVID-19 information, yet other online information sources do not align with WHO’s basic protective measures. Evaluating information on the internet is important as a lot of misinformation is Read More

This editorial highlights the importance of disseminating information graphically via social media for rapid uptake by health care providers. Individuals are facing a challenge of transferring knowledge about current best practices to people who need it most – frontline health Read More