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Australia working towards 'permanent' telehealth

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

For Dr Silvia Pfeiffer, CEO of telemedicine company Coviu, the permanent changes to telehealth is "long overdue," although it demonstrates the government’s commitment to the future of the country's digital healthcare system. The telehealth investment includes A$31.8 million ($22.8 It includes the following: A$58.8

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When the next storm hits, telehealth could be a lifesaver

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

Chambers' health clinics were where the telemedicine program that the system had spun up in response to COVID-19 played a new role. She explained that some of the nurse practitioners had not lost Internet accesses at their houses, so they were able to see patients from home. Healthcare Everywhere, Every Day.

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Preparing for the End of the Public Health Emergency

YouCompli

In this article, she discusses several issues that hospitals and health systems need to consider as a result of the scheduled end of the COVID-19 public health emergency. population previously received at least one COVID-19 vaccination. Flexibilities regarding patient-specific nursing care plans.

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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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Frost & Sullivan's Top 10 predictions for healthcare in 2021

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

By the end of 2021, about 4 billion COVID-19 vaccine doses will be delivered globally. Digital enterprise vaccination management platforms will have to be built to inform the public, schedule vaccinations, automate mobile facilities, monitor outcomes and manage the supply chain for COVID-19 vaccines.

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February 2022 State Regulatory Developments

New Jersey Healthcare Blog

284(a), the Department of Health, Certificate of Need and Licensing Division, published a notice of action on petition of rulemaking for approval of a nurse aide in long-term care facilities training program and eligibility criteria for instructor/evaluators in training programs for long term care facility nurse aides. See N.J.A.C.

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

Health Populi

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. Learn more about climate change’s impact on health care and what you and your organization can do to help re-shape the future.

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