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By outfitting police with telehealth iPads, mental health program saves government $62M

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

"With most ERs lacking in-house behavioral health professionals, typically our agency would be contacted by hospital staff, and we would have our on-call licensed therapist go to the emergency room to conduct a full evaluation," explained Larry Smith, CEO of Grand Mental Health.

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No Take-Backs: Moderna’s Attempt to Renege on its Vaccine Patent Pledge

Bill of Health

government funding, announced that it felt “a special obligation … to use our resources to bring this pandemic to an end as quickly as possible.” Monsanto and Myriad) ( this 2015 article discusses the history and taxonomy of patent pledges, many of which are collected in this online database ). By Jorge L. Updating” the Pledge.

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Massachusetts Physicians Who Don't Meet Meaningful Use EHR Criteria Could Lose Their Medical Licenses in 2015

The Health Law Firm

Board Certified by The Florida Bar in Health Law Effective January 2015, Massachusetts physicians who wish to renew their licenses must demonstrate that they utilize electronic health records (EHRs) that meet the requirements of the federal government's meaningful use program. Smith, R.R.T.,

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How health systems can better protect patient privacy

Healthcare It News

Before what he referred to as the major ramp up in attacks against healthcare that began in 2015, there was "an appreciable minority of patients who were uncomfortable providing all their information to their doctors," he told attendees at the HIMSS Healthcare Cybersecurity Forum in Boston earlier this month.

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Managing Healthcare Compliance in Georgia

MedTrainer

Georgia Healthcare Compliance Resources Let’s start with the important state government agencies you’ll need to work with: The Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) plays a crucial role in safeguarding the health and well-being of Georgians. Operating a pain management clinic without a license is a felony.

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Get Prepared – Newly Mandated Cultural Competency Training for Illinois Healthcare Providers

Healthcare Law Blog

1] Some state governments have determined that a provider’s ability to deliver culturally competent care is an essential component to promoting effective and efficient healthcare delivery. [2] New Laws Mandating Cultural Competency Training for Illinois Healthcare Providers On August 8, 2023, Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker approved H.B.

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Norton Healthcare Facing Class Action Lawsuit Over BlackCat Cyberattack

HIPAA Journal

The stolen information included names, addresses, email addresses, dates of birth, Social Security numbers, government identification ID numbers, driver’s license numbers, payment/financial institution information, health insurance providers, medical treatment information, medical diagnoses, medications, medical images, and lab test results.