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Securing a Place for Children’s Rights in Public Health Emergencies

Bill of Health

The vulnerability of the child in global health emergencies At the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, 194 countries and territories shut their schools nationally , affecting the right to education of more than a billion children. should account for the best interests of the child as a primary consideration. Similarly, Principle 6.1

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

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

THE PROBLEM Prior to 2020 and the COVID-19 pandemic, there were federal and state policies in place that discouraged FQHCs like Ryan Health from adopting telehealth services due to payment restrictions. "These solutions not only addressed the concerns with COVID-19, but allowed expanded access to patient populations.

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The End of Public Health? It’s Not Dead Yet

Bill of Health

OSHA , which limited federal authority to regulate worker safety with COVID-19 vaccination requirements. This separated spheres of authority vision does not account for the ubiquitous use of federal/state partnerships in achieving national and state policy goals, especially health policy goals.

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States can make a difference in long-term telehealth policies

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

The National Governors Association released a white paper this week examining state policies around telehealth and outlining key considerations for governors to assess the potential implications of said policies going forward. THE LARGER TREND. " Kat Jercich is senior editor of Healthcare IT News.