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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. Telehealth, according to the federal government, has been "transformational" to the delivery of healthcare and "underpinned much" of its COVID-19 response.

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Hospitals across the country running out of beds, reducing surgeries amid latest COVID surge

Fierce Healthcare

Hospitals across the country running out of beds, reducing surgeries amid latest COVID surge. hlandi. Sun, 12/12/2021 - 22:15.

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Vantari VR to introduce virtual right heart catheter training course

Mobi Health News

The training programme was first developed in 2017 by an Australian cardiologist together with Janssen Pharmaceuticals.

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Humana Agrees To Pay $11.2 Million Settlement to End Nurses’ Overtime Suit

The Health Law Firm Blog

By George F. Indest III, J.D., M.P.A., LL.M., is Board Certified by The Florida Bar in Health Law On September 27, 2021, Humana agreed to pay $11.2 million to end claims that the health insurance company denied a group of nurses overtime pay by misclassifying them as exempt employees. A Wisconsin federal judge approved the.

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Optimizing Medical Waste Management: A Guide to Best Practices

Feeling overwhelmed by medical waste regulations? This comprehensive guide unravels the complexities of medical waste disposal, ensuring you stay compliant and prioritize safety. Inside you'll find: Clear categorization: Learn to precisely classify medical waste for proper handling and disposal. Labeling & Storage: Discover best practices for clear labeling and secure storage of medical waste.

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CMS Issues Documents to Assist Providers with No Surprises Act Compliance

Holland & Knight

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Deploying Advanced Decision Support for Better Sepsis Management

HIT Consultant

Itay Klaz, MD, MHCI, Medical Director for Clinical Surveillance & Compliance at Wolters Kluwer, Health. As the leading cause of hospital deaths in the United States, sepsis is a significant concern for patients and providers alike. In a 2020 study, the World Health Organization found a 46% mortality rate for patients treated in the ICU for sepsis.