Bill of Health

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

By Nerima Were and Allan Maleche Taking into account our experiences as human rights lawyers working in Kenya during the COVID-19 pandemic, in this article we briefly analyze the Principles and Guidelines on Human Rights and Public Health Emergencies (the Principles) and make a case for their utility in guiding State measures to prepare for, prevent, and respond to future pandemics consistently with international human rights law and standards.

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Healthcare Dive

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

The 37-year veteran helmed the agency’s pandemic response, and was a key decision-maker in controversial calls on opioids, an Alzheimer's therapy and muscular dystrophy drugs.

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Healthcare It News

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

Companies are expanding their reach with artificial intelligence through acquisitions, investments and government approvals on a near-daily basis. These are just some of the AI health tech announcements we're watching unfold this week. HEALWELL AI to acquire majority control of Pentavere HEALWELL AI debuted last month after partnering with WELL Health Technologies, which provides a digital healthcare operations platform, to launch AI-based decision support to advance early disease diagnosis

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Healthcare Dive

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

The report proposes multiple actions for protecting older medical devices, including research into more modular devices and collecting data on cyber risks.

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Speaker: Kaitlin Ruby Carroll

Fertility benefits have become a crucial component of employee well-being and retention strategies. In today’s competitive landscape, creating a fertility benefits program that aligns with both employee needs and organizational goals can be more complex than it seems. From cycle-based to flat-dollar and telehealth models, each solution offers unique advantages and challenges that directly affect employee satisfaction and financial well-being.

Fierce Healthcare

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

Another international survey has painted Americans’ access to care in a poor light when compared to those living in other wealthy countries, particularly when looking at disparities in residents’ i | Nearly half of surveyed U.S. adults with average or lower incomes said they had a cost-related reason for skipping medical care during the prior 12 months, versus 29% of those with higher incomes.

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Fierce Healthcare

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

Beginning in 2025, health plans sold in state-run insurance exchanges would be required to meet time and distance standards that are at least as adequate as mandated on federal marketplaces, accord | State insurance exchanges would be required to meet the same standards as federal exchanges under a new rule by CMS on Wednesday.

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Healthcare Dive

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

Beginning in 2025, plans sold in state-based exchanges would be required to meet time and distance standards for provider access under a new rule proposed Wednesday.

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Fierce Healthcare

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

Mayo Clinic pulled in $302 million of operating income (6.8% operating margin) during the third quarter, raising the organization’s year-to-date up to $751 million (5.7% operating margin), accordin | A rock-solid 6.8% operating margin for the quarter came courtesy of continued strong demand, stabilizing workforce issues and a focus on performance improvement, leadership said.

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Healthcare IT Today

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

Talkiatry is a telemedicine service connecting psychiatrists with patients suffering from depression, bipolar disorder, substance abuse, and other common mental health and behavioral problems. This market is an especially complex area of health care for many reasons. In this video, CEO Robert Krayn talks about how Talkiatry addresses the needs of patients by leveraging their eClinicalWorks EHR platform.

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Fierce Healthcare

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

Dignity Health Global Education (DHGE) has officially transitioned to OpusVi to highlight its sole mission of eliminating the healthcare staffing shortage crisis. | DHGE has officially transitioned to OpusVi to highlight its sole mission of eliminating the healthcare staffing shortage crisis.

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Healthcare IT Today

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

The previous articles in this series showed how payers, providers, and digital health companies try to prove that they’re helping to create healthier patients. Sara Shanti, a partner specializing in health care at law firm Sheppard Mullin , says that organizations in the wellness space are searching for strong algorithms. But they also want to ensure that technology leads to, and clearly reflects, improved and worthwhile outcomes.

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Mobi Health News

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

Dr. Patrick Carroll, chief medical officer at Hims & Hers, describes the company's EMR and how its datasets power MedMatch, its new AI offering for mental health providers.

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Digital Health News

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

DrDoctor has announced it has been awarded a contract by Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust (LGT), to roll out a patient-engagement platform (PEP).

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Speaker: Jack Clough, Chief Growth Officer

Download our 30-minute webinar where we delve into real-life examples of HIPAA violations and preventative measures every organization should know! You will learn: The critical factors that lead to HIPAA violations and how to identify them. Three compelling real-life cases of organizations that faced severe HIPAA penalties. Proven strategies to safeguard YOUR organization against HIPAA violations.

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HIT Consultant

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

What You Should Know: – Pathway , an AI-powered medical knowledge platform, has secured $5 million in seed funding to expand its solutions and address information overload for healthcare professionals. The seed funding was led by Yamaha Motor Ventures , with participation from Verge HealthTech Fund , existing investors Amplify Capital , BoxOne Ventures , and Formentera Capital.

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Digital Health News

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

Answer Digital has won an award for AI Project of the Year at the IT Industry Awards for its multi-modal AI platform supporting faster diagnoses in the NHS.

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HIT Consultant

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

What You Should Know: – The American Cancer Society (ACS) and Color Health have announced a new program to provide free lung cancer screening access to eligible individuals. – The program will make it easy for people to determine their eligibility, identify screening options, and get screened. The goal of the program is to increase the number of eligible Americans who get screened for lung cancer, which is the leading cause of cancer death in the United States.

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Fierce Healthcare

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

Value-based care leads to a better patient experience — and a better experience for physicians, too, a new study from Humana shows.

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Speaker: Joe Sharpe and James Carlson

Payroll optimization can be one of the most time-consuming and complex factors of small business management. Yet, organizations that crack the code on streamlining employee compensation often discover innovative avenues for growth. With the right strategies in place, outsourcing and streamlining payroll processes can result in substantial time and resource savings.

Digital Health News

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

UK electronic patient record provider Nervecentre has unveiled a new patient app, Patientcentre.

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Becker's Health IT

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

A note started coming out of every printer during a cyberattack at Oceanside, Calif.-based Tri-City Medical Center, as employees raced to shut them off, the San Diego Union-Tribune reported Nov. 15.

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Healthcare IT Today

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

The following is a guest article by Jennifer Splawski, PharmD, MS, BCPS, Director of Clinical Strategy at Bluesight In the ever-evolving landscape of patient safety, a groundbreaking solution has emerged to combat medication errors and enhance operational efficiency in hospitals. RFID (Radio Frequency Identification) technology is making waves, transforming the way pharmacists and healthcare professionals ensure patient safety.

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HealthIT Answers

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

On this episode of The Digital Patient, hosts Alan Sardana & Dr. Joshua Liu speak with Dr. Matthew Sakumoto, Virtualist & Chief Medical Information Officer at Sutter West Bay Region about being a virtual-first primary care doc, tips to improve digital empathy, and working as a team to reduce clinician burnout. The post Being a Virtual-First Primary Care Doc appeared first on Health IT Answers.

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Speaker: Andrea Wuchiski

In an era where a workforce spans multiple generations, HR managers and Total Rewards leaders face the unique challenge of designing benefits packages that cater to diverse employee needs. This session will delve into how comprehensive fertility benefits can bridge generational gaps, support employees’ health, and enhance workplace satisfaction. Join us for an insightful session that highlights the strategic importance of fertility benefits in today’s competitive job market.

Digital Health News

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

Today's briefing includes news Feebris has received the maximum score on usability and accessibility in a DTAC assessment.

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HealthIT Answers

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

Business and financial news from NextGen Healthcare, SeamlessMD, Vivante Health, Luna, qBotica, Vytalize Health, Lucem Health, AccurKardia, Artisight, First Databank, MedAllies, KeyCare, Rimidi, ChristianaCare, Aranscia, Juno Health, and more. The post Health IT Business News, Financial Edition November 16, 2023 appeared first on Health IT Answers.

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HIT Consultant

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

What You Should Know: – Elsevier Health, a global leader in medical information and data analytics, has announced a strategic partnership with OpenEvidence , a company specializing in artificial intelligence for medicine, to develop ClinicalKey AI , a next-generation clinical decision support tool that combines the most recent and reputable evidence-based medical content with generative artificial intelligence (AI) to help physicians at the point of care. – The vast amount of complex

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HealthIT Answers

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

By April Miller - More than ever, patients are taking an active role in their own health care. Empowering individuals to make important, informed decisions about their well-being is an essential part of health care consumerism. The post 8 Benefits of Using Predictive Analytics to Drive Health Care Consumerism appeared first on Health IT Answers.

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