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Leveraging patient engagement technologies to tackle health inequity

Healthcare It News

Reduce Healthcare Inequities with Patient Engagement Technology Addressing healthcare inequities is no simple task. The causes are complex, from environmental to socioeconomic factors, and aren’t easy to address. There are opportunities, though, to bridge gaps in healthcare by leveraging patient engagement technology. Remote patient monitoring – staying connected with patients outside of the medical setting – has the potential to deliver several important benefits for disadvant

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Feds Charge 25 Individuals in Massive Fake Nursing Diploma Scheme in Florida

The Health Law Firm Blog

By George F. Indest III, J.D., M.P.A., LL.M., Board Certified by The Florida Bar in Health Law On January 25, 2023, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office of Inspector General (HHS-OIG) launched a multi-state coordinated law enforcement action to apprehend individuals engaged in a scheme to sell false and fraudulent nursing degree [.

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How Chatbots Can Be the Next Best Thing in Healthcare

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Jason Warrelmann, Global Director of Healthcare and Life Sciences, UiPath Today’s healthcare facilities are facing critical staffing problems. Over 19% of U.S. hospitals are experiencing staffing shortages, according to government data posted earlier this year. Caused primarily by the COVID-19 pandemic, nurses and doctors have left hospitals and healthcare clinics because of the dangerous, high-stress conditions.

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Bonus Features – January 29, 2023 – ONC says more than 70% of hospitals can use external data at the point of care, the 3 largest health info networks have indexed 90% of patients, and more

Healthcare IT Today

Welcome to the weekly edition of Healthcare IT Today Bonus Features. This article will be a weekly roundup of interesting stories, product announcements, new hires, partnerships, research studies, awards, sales, and more. Because there’s so much happening out there in healthcare IT we aren’t able to cover in our full articles, we still want to make sure you’re informed of all the latest news, announcements, and stories happening to help you better do your job.

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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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We Are Not All the Same

HealthIT Answers

New On Demand Healthcare Upside/Down: With guest Dr. Batja Mesquita, Distinguished Professor of Psychology at the University of Leuven, Belgium. They talk about raising awareness of cultural differences and how to stay humble and sensitive when we interact with people in our lives. The post We Are Not All the Same appeared first on Health IT Answers.

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5 Things Every Smart Operating Room Should Prioritize – Surgery

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Ryan Padilla, Executive Director, Explorer, a GHX company The healthcare industry is in the middle of deep digital transformation across every aspect of the patient journey. Technology has always been important in healthcare, but COVID-19 has accelerated advancements, improving the way care is delivered. The pandemic also increased patient interest in being more involved in their healthcare decisions.

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Access to Voluntary Assisted Dying in Australia Requires Fair Remuneration for Medical Practitioners

HealthLaw Prof Blog

Casey Haining (Queensland University of Technology), Lindy Willmott (Queensland University of Technology), Simon Towler (Independent), Ben White (Queensland University of Technology), Access to Voluntary Assisted Dying in Australia Requires Fair Remuneration for Medical Practitioners, M. J. Australia (2022): Medical practitioners.

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Canadian Medical Association: Medical Assistance in Dying (2017) Project commentary

HealthLaw Prof Blog

Sean T. Murphy (Independent), Canadian Medical Association: Medical Assistance in Dying (2017) Project commentary (2022): The first statement by the Canadian Medical Association (CMA) addressing the subject of physician freedom of conscience at a foundational level was a 2016 submission.

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Tort Defences and Negligent Medical Advice: Daniel Watts v North Bristol NHS Trust [2022] EWHC 2048 (QB)

HealthLaw Prof Blog

Kian Peng Soh (Singapore Management University), Tort Defences and Negligent Medical Advice: Daniel Watts v North Bristol NHS Trust [2022] EWHC 2048 (QB), 39 J. Professional Negl. 1 (Forthcoming): A short note exploring the use of tort law defences in.

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