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The Evolution of Healthcare at Home, the Technology Driving this Change, and It’s Impact on the World of Healthcare

Healthcare IT Today

Laura Ferrara, Chief Strategy Officer at Intus Care The focus on healthcare delivered in the comfort of one’s home has surged in recent times, particularly in light of the pandemic. In its previous iteration, physicians could get alerts about a patient with an implantable device such as a pacemaker or ICD.

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Get Prepared – Newly Mandated Cultural Competency Training for Illinois Healthcare Providers

Healthcare Law Blog

The intersection of patient satisfaction and quality of care is central to healthcare today, and a provider’s level of cultural competence can significantly impact his/her performance in both areas.

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Nursing Facilities  – A Medical Crisis in Need of a Prescription

HIT Consultant

Even with a shift to providing higher-intensity care in people’s homes, the demand for nursing facility-level care is slated to double. Meanwhile, there are significant workforce challenges that prohibit nursing home patients from getting the medical care they need. Fortunately, telehealth can help fill these gaps.

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Health Provider News – November 4, 2022

Hall Render

CMS gives nursing homes a longer leash on staff COVID-19 vaccination requirements. How California can add Black doctors to health care system. Owner of Chicago nursing home fined after 3 seniors died due to heat wave. Patient sues Advocate Aurora Health in federal court over ‘pixel’ data breach.

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Radiology and Cardiology Technology

Healthcare IT Today

With a focus on efficacy in the last mile of care, as well as care equity and access, doctors and radiologists are increasingly seeking out imaging solutions that are portable. Portable imaging also opens up new opportunities for expanded care and services in settings like skilled nursing facilities and nursing homes.

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Health Provider News

Hall Render

Wade; expected to remain big issue in 2024 races Most nursing home residents in Arizona still haven’t gotten their COVID-19 booster COVID-19 hospitalizations are up in Arizona and around the U.S.

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Health Provider News

Hall Render

It changes decades of practice Three female doctors sue L.A. health care startup Ounce raises $5.2M to broaden services for low-income households Team From George Washington University Wins Grand Prize in 2023 D.C. Dominic Louisiana physician charged in $5.6M A 43-year-old biotech.

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