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HIMSS22 Europe: ‘We need to develop eco-friendly digital health’

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A shocking statistic was revealed at the session on ' Climate Crisis: Healthcare’s Responsibility to Our Planet' at the HIMSS22 European Conference on Thursday (16 June ). According to a report from the NGO, Healthcare without Harm , around 4.4% of the world’s net greenhouse gas emissions come from the healthcare sector – double those from the airline industry.

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UnitedHealth Group to buy GP IT provider EMIS for £1.2billion

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American health giant UnitedHealth Group has agreed to acquire EMIS Group in an all-cash deal which is worth around £1.24billion ($1.51billion). According to a Reuters report on June 17, EMIS said that it had agreed to be acquired by Optum Health Solutions, an arm of UnitedHealth Group. Bordeaux UK Holdings II Limited, an affiliate of […].

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HIMSS22 EUROPE: “We need to co-create and work together with patients.”

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“I want to convince you in the next few minutes that I’m part of the solution, not necessarily just a problem,” Graham Prestwich, public and patient engagement lead, Yorkshire and Humber Academic Health Science Network, told delegates at the HIMSS22 European Conference. He was representing the voice of patients in the session ‘From Patient Engagement to Patient Empowerment’ in which a panel of experts discussed how citizens could be more included in digital health t

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CommonWell TV 2022: Data Quality & Its Role in Health Equity

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According to the U.S. CDC health equity is achieved when every person has the opportunity to “attain his or her full health potential” and no one is “disadvantaged from achieving this potential because of social position or other socially determined circumstances.” Having a complete view of an individual’s clinical data is vital to achieving this. The post CommonWell TV 2022: Data Quality & Its Role in Health Equity appeared first on Health IT Answers.

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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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Online Information of Vaccines: Information Quality, Not Only Privacy, Is an Ethical Responsibility of Search Engines

HealthLaw Prof Blog

Pietro Ghezzi (University of Sussex), Peter Bannister (University of Sussex), Gonzalo Casino (Universitat Pompeu Fabra), Alessia Catalani (University of Urbino), Michel Goldman (I3h Institute), Jessica Morley (Oxford Internet Institute), Marie Neunez (Université Libre de Bruxelles), Andreu Prados-Bo (Universitat Pompeu Fabra),

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Incarceration of Muslims during COVID-19 and Judicial Retort in the Indian State of Maharashtra

HealthLaw Prof Blog

Muhammad Umar (Bennett University), Nizamuddin Ahmad Siddiqui (Crescent School of Law), Incarceration of Muslims during COVID-19 and Judicial Retort in the Indian State of Maharashtra in 5 Reviving Our Social Consciousness: Examining the Perpetual Inequities Faced by Minorities, Diversity and.

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The End of Life Choice Act: A Proposed Implementation and Research Agenda

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Jessica E Young (Victoria University of Wellington), Janine Winters (University of Otago), Jeanne Snelling (University of Otago), Ben White (Queensland University of Technology), Colin Gavaghan (University of Otago), Andrew Geddis (University of Otago), Richard Egan (University of Otago), The End.

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