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Record Numbers of People in the U.S. Putting Off Medical Care Due to Cost – A New “Pink Tax” on Women?

Health Populi

More people in the U.S. than ever have put off medical care due to cost, according to Gallup’s latest poll of patients in America. Gallup conducted the annual Health and Healthcare poll U.S. adults in November and December 2022. This was the highest level of self-rationing care due to cost the pollster has found since its inaugural study on the topic in 2001.

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Bonus Features – January 22, 2023 – 69% of digital health companies report data set gaps, 66% of patients don’t know where their healthcare data goes, 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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Health IT Issues that Deserve a Second Read – December 2022

HealthIT Answers

The thought leaders in our community are good about sharing their thoughts on the issues of today. Here are the top read and shared guest posts of December that we think deserve sharing again. The post Health IT Issues that Deserve a Second Read – December 2022 appeared first on Health IT Answers.

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The Role of Education In Health Policy Reform Outcomes: Evidence From Japan

HealthLaw Prof Blog

Masato Oikawa (Waseda University), The Role of Education In Health Policy Reform Outcomes: Evidence From Japan (2022): This study analyzes the role of education in the outcomes of the reform of the Japanese annual health checkup program.

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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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Don’t Leave Money on the Table

HealthIT Answers

New On Demand Healthcare Upside/Down: With guests Nate McCarthy, Partner at ECG Management Consultants, and Sandy Myerson, RN, Principal at ECG. The post Don’t Leave Money on the Table appeared first on Health IT Answers.

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Pandemic Liability: The Nature of the Obligations Under the World Health Organisation's International Health Regulations

HealthLaw Prof Blog

Fatima Castro Moreira (Universidade Portucalense), Pandemic Liability: The Nature of the Obligations Under the World Health Organisation's International Health Regulations (2022): The International Health Regulations (IHR) are the core international legal instrument in the preparation for and response to epidemics.