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Balancing Patient Rights and Costs in Medical Malpractice Claims

Bill of Health

The issue of the high and increasing costs of clinical negligence (medical malpractice) in the National Health Service ( NHS ) in England has long been a contentious one. billion in 2020-21, equivalent to 1.5% The post Balancing Patient Rights and Costs in Medical Malpractice Claims appeared first on Bill of Health.

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Tort Liability is a Potentially Powerful Tool for Pandemic Response

Bill of Health

When pandemic response efforts are hampered by inadequate enforcement resources and political polarization, tort liability could, potentially, be a powerful public health tool. public health infrastructure has historically relied heavily on state and local authorities. Neither the U.S. Neither the U.S.

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Managing the Risks of Fast-Growing Digital Health

Health Populi

Investments in the digital health sector have fast-grown in the past decade, reaching $14bn in 2020 based on Rock Health’s latest read on the market. The pandemic has accelerated the use of digital health across its many segments: telehealth, mHealth, software platforms, behavioral health, digital therapeutics, among them.

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Introduction to Telebehavioral Health

AIHC

Telehealth is a subset of e-health and is the use of telecommunications technology in health care delivery, information, and education according to the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA). This information was published due to the end of the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency (PHE) which began May 12, 2023.

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Health Provider News – April 1, 2022

Hall Render

Coalition of hospitals, health plans and others urge for stronger guidance around third-party apps. Hospital, long-term care groups again petition Becerra to extend COVID-19 public health emergency. Rural Alabama wastewater infrastructure ‘public health issue’ gets much-needed attention. CALIFORNIA.

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The Pathology (and Politics) of Liability Shields

Bill of Health

The 2020 spring/summer “re-opening” was characterized by reduced immunity activity in the health care space and an increase in liability shields favoring restaurants, gyms, and other businesses. The post The Pathology (and Politics) of Liability Shields appeared first on Bill of Health. Policy Landscape.

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Health Provider News

Hall Render

Tammany Health System create new residency program CHRISTUS nationally recognized for high-quality heart care Behind Ochsner LSU Health’s multimillion-dollar tech upgrades MAINE Millinocket hospital schedules renovation after $3.5M medical school to revamp philanthropic efforts Sage Health opening 3 central Md.