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VA to develop an XR mental health app for aging veterans

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Department of Veterans Affairs, Mynd Immersive – a technology company that specializes in extended reality therapies for aging adults – will collaborate with VA Immersive, part of the VA's Office of Healthcare Innovation and Learning, to address the psychological wellbeing of Vietnam veterans.

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What’s Special About AI Risks and Remedies in Health Care?

Healthcare IT Today

The Executive Order requires the Department of Health and Human Services to establish an AI Task Force (in consultation with the Department of Defense and the Department of Veterans Affairs) to protect AI deployment. The perspective of attorneys with an expertise in health care is illuminating.

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COVID-19 Vaccination Statuses of 500,000 VA Employees have been Impermissibly Disclosed

HIPAA Journal

The COVID-19 vaccination statuses of approximately 500,000 Department of Veterans Affairs employees have been impermissibly disclosed. In some cases, Social Security numbers, driver’s license numbers, or financial account information, were also exposed.

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Patient engagement support vendor offers free telehealth to NY, NJ women

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

According to UPIC CEO Mary Tucker, the company uses the Mend platform to connect qualifying clients with certified health coaches, nutritionists, licensed naturopathic doctors and clinical psychologists at no cost. Department of Veteran Affairs St. WHY IT MATTERS. THE LARGER TREND.

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Mental Health Awareness is Everywhere. Why Shouldn’t Virtual Care Be Standard?

HIT Consultant

Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) patients, suggests that those with psychiatric disorders may be at heightened risk for contracting Covid even after vaccination. As behavioral health for seniors deteriorates, the likelihood of symptoms such as depression, anxiety, and insomnia increase.

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AHRQ program seeks provider organizations to help improve hybrid telehealth

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

DeBakey Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center, and chief of health policy, quality and informatics program at the Houston VA Center for Innovation in Quality, Effectiveness and Safety. She is a team scientist, licensed psychologist and associate professor at Baylor College of Medicine.

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Bonus Features – September 24, 2023 – 72 percent of patients say affordability is the biggest challenge for paying medical bills

Healthcare IT Today

Patient engagement platform MediKarma will be licensed to FloridaMed Health Network and CareNational Health System. The United States Department of Veteran Affairs expanded its use of CirrusMD to provide VA Health Chat in four additional states.