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Telehealth poses big cybersecurity dangers, Harvard researchers warn

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

Jalali, note that the uptick in telemedicine services has undoubtedly made healthcare more accessible – but that the relaxation in regulations about virtual care combined with a heightened threat landscape can spell trouble. The authors, led by organizational cybersecurity researcher Mohammad S. ON THE RECORD.

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Australia working towards 'permanent' telehealth

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

The Australian government has set aside A$106 million ($76 million) over four years to support what it calls "permanent" telehealth, which will ensure flexibility in healthcare delivery and continuous health consultations via phone or online. WHY IT MATTERS. Around 89,000 providers are now using telehealth services. million ($22.8

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For Ryan Health, telehealth seeds planted during the pandemic have flourished

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

" MARKETPLACE There are many vendors of telemedicine technology and services on the health IT market today. Ryan Health also procured and implemented an online scheduling system toward the end of 2020 just as the COVID-19 vaccines were becoming available.

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Alaska telehealth bill would ban COVID-19 vaccine requirements

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

A bill advanced out of the Alaska Senate this past week would expand access to telehealth throughout the state, but would also prohibit businesses, state agencies and local governments from requiring a COVID-19 vaccination to access public areas. of state residents over the age of 12 are vaccinated. WHY IT MATTERS.

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Health Care Planning for 2022 – Start with a Pandemic, Then Pivot to Health and Happiness

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Continue to promote COVID-19 vaccinations, boosters, and the self-care routines such as masking with effective facial coverings and physical distancing, along with testing. Do this for climate change, and for other environmental, social, and governance (ESG) goals that the health care industry must embrace in and beyond 2022.

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Health Provider News

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Million CALIFORNIA California hospital dismisses CEO California physician pleads guilty to $2.5M million expansion ‘Very, very unusual.’ Health Policy Commission still missing key document in Steward sale to Optum Local obesity drug developer lands deal worth up to $600M with Novo Nordisk Mass.

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Health Provider News – May 13, 2022

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FDA limits J&J COVID-19 vaccine due to rare blood clot risk. Travel nurses raced to help during Covid. Arizona telemedicine company owners admit $64 mln kickback scheme. Henry Ford Health System gets ROI from employer-based telemedicine clinic. HHS appeal of No Surprises Act on hold. HHS awards $16.3M