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Digital Health to the Rescue – Improving Access to Specialized Care: A Discussion with Viveka Rydell-Anderson

Healthcare Law Blog

Improving Access to Specialized Care The digital revolution has made significant inroads into specialized healthcare services, which generally include care that is traditionally provided by specialists and is more difficult to access than primary care – for instance, mental health support, elder care, and certain diagnostic services, among others.

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Changing Hands, Not Washing Them: CMS’ First Report on Nursing Home M&A Data

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Ownership and operation of nursing homes, and elder care in general, have been of concern to government officials and others as a ripe area for oversight and neglect. Nursing home care is one of the largest segments of the health care industry, with more than 1.4

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Health Provider News

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after cyberattack CHI St. Here’s how S.C.