The Health Law Firm Blog

JULY 20, 2023

Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued an emergency use authorization for the first Covid-19 diagnostic test that uses breath samples. By George F. Indest III, J.D., Board Certified by The Florida Bar in Health Law On April 14, 2022, the U.S. The test, made by Texas-based company, InspectIR Systems, is authorized for those [.]

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Healthcare IT Today

APRIL 14, 2024

A Nurse.com and Relias report found 54% of nurses are experiencing prolonged stress , and 68% are feeling overwhelmed. CloudWave renewed its partnership with the FDA to share threat intelligence data for medical device security. Product News Virtual nursing vendor AvaSure updated its analytics platform with Microsoft PowerBI tools.

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Healthcare IT Today

APRIL 7, 2024

A Nursa survey found 86% of health systems had 10% or more of their nursing staff quit in 2023. Company News Eko Health announced FDA clearance for Low EF , its AI tool for detecting possible heart failure. Partnerships Kyruus Health announced Kyruus Connect for Payers is now available on Google Cloud Marketplace.

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Exeed Regulatory Compliance

MARCH 22, 2020

A new FDA guidance provides much-needed relief during a pandemic. FDA has just revised its relatively less known 2012 guidance entitled “Post-market Adverse Event Reporting for Medical Products and Dietary Supplements During an Influenza Pandemic” to clarify that the guidance is applicable to any pandemic, not just an influenza pandemic.

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The Health Law Firm Blog

APRIL 24, 2022

Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued an emergency use authorization for the first Covid-19 diagnostic test that uses breath samples. By George F. Indest III, J.D., Board Certified by The Florida Bar in Health Law On April 14, 2022, the U.S. The test, made by Texas-based company, InspectIR Systems, is authorized for those [.].

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Med-Net Compliance

OCTOBER 6, 2022

An Iowa nursing home was cited for placing its residents in immediate jeopardy after a resident became wedged between a bed and a grab bar and suffocated. The post Iowa Nursing Home Resident Suffocated Due to Grab Bar Entrapment appeared first on Med-Net.

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HIT Consultant

JANUARY 12, 2024

The APS200 Duo includes a wide-angle camera for remote patient observation and a high-definition 40x power zoom camera for virtual nursing programs and remote patient examinations. These FDA-registered Class 1 medical devices can integrate with digital TVs and Interactive Patient Console systems, optimizing space.

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MedTrainer

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

Types of Healthcare Incidents Incidents can involve anyone within a medical facility, including nurses, physicians, or visitors. Example: A doctor accidentally administers the incorrect dosage of a blood pressure medication or a nurse who falls in the hallway and sprains their ankle. The nurse is no longer working in healthcare.

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HIT Consultant

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

The transformational program leverages the BioIntelliSense FDA-cleared BioButton® wearable devices, algorithmic-based data analytics, and clinical intelligence system to monitor for subtle changes in vital sign trends and signs of potential patient deterioration for actionable clinical decisions and proactive interventions. “Our

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HIT Consultant

AUGUST 2, 2023

What You Should Know: Glytec, the only provider of cloud-based insulin management software across the continuum of care, today unveiled the latest version of its Glucommander® insulin dosing software that makes it easier for providers, nurses and pharmacists to offer best practice, personalized care.

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Bill of Health

DECEMBER 26, 2023

Here, the DoJ found that Massachusetts General Hospital discriminated under the ADA by denying a patient, Bryan, the opportunity to be listed on the lung transplant waiting list because he was taking Suboxone, an FDA-approved treatment for opioid use disorder. Bryan ultimately obtained a transplant at the University of Pennsylvania.

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Verisys

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

AL Collaborative Practice Rules Oklahoma: Effective September 1, 2023, new rules for pharmacy technicians administering immunizations took effect, including: Pharmacy technicians are allowed to administer any vaccine that is approved or licensed by the FDA.

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CMS.gov

APRIL 15, 2019

Ensuring Safety and Quality in America’s Nursing Homes. Nursing facilities. This duty is especially important when it comes to the care provided for some of the most vulnerable in our society, Americans residing in nursing homes. CMS’ approach to oversight of nursing homes is constantly evolving. Jeremy.Booth@c….

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Bill of Health

APRIL 7, 2022

He is a psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner, co-founder of the Psychedelic Society of Western New York, and led the development of a grassroots psychedelic harm reduction organization called the Sanctuary Project. Kwasi Adusei , D.N.P.

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Healthcare IT Today

MAY 21, 2023

Nearly 60% of Americans would visit a pharmacy as their first stop for non-emergency care , and 81% trust pharmacists and nurse practitioners to diagnose minor illnesses and prescribe medications, according to a Wolters Kluwer Health survey. Sales Massachusetts-based Garden City Pediatrics is implementing eClinicalWorks.

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Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

"Vendors have emerged that are able to create these kits, which are FDA-approved for their ability to collect medical-grade data and wrap around logistic services that makes it easier to get them into the hands of patients who could most benefit from the care delivered through these devices.

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Healthcare It News

OCTOBER 13, 2021

"That same year, FDA approved smart pills. " He pointed to Banner Health's work with Cerner to improve intake forms and other administrative burdens, "so their nurses can spend more time helping patients and less time documenting. They alert users if they've already taken their medication.

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HIT Consultant

OCTOBER 21, 2022

US hospital systems validate the safety, clinical utility, and robustness of newly FDA-approved devices, 510(k) cleared, before adopting them into clinical practice. Your FDA 510(k) cleared device must be designed for and evaluated by a number of stakeholders. Rolland Carlson, CEO of Immunexpress. But it is no small task.

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HIT Consultant

DECEMBER 14, 2021

Xandar Kardian’s XK300 Autonomous Health Monitoring Solution is the world’s first and only commercially available, contact-free, continuous VSM (vital sign monitoring) system that is FDA 510(k) cleared as a class II medical device.

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Healthcare IT Today

DECEMBER 22, 2022

The demand for personal support workers (PSWs) as well as home nurses is rising. Their offering includes: An FDA-cleared handheld solution for remote physical examinations and diagnosis. Care-at-home is gaining momentum. Homecare services providers are growing.

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HIT Consultant

MARCH 24, 2022

. – With this latest round of funding, Podimetrics plans to focus on hiring to build out their product development and research teams, while also expanding the breadth of services delivered by their nurse support team. The FDA-cleared and HIPAA-compliant SmartMat are remotely monitored by Podimetrics’ in-house nurse support team.

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Healthcare IT Today

OCTOBER 23, 2022

Clinical workflow platform Wellsheet introduced Virtual Nursing Station to optimize nursing workflows within Cerner, Epic, or athenahealth. GE Healthcare has received more FDA authorizations for AI-enabled medical devices , with 42, than any other company. The FDA has issued 510(k) clearances to more than 500 devices in all.

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Hall Render

MAY 10, 2024

Million CALIFORNIA California hospital dismisses CEO California physician pleads guilty to $2.5M million expansion ‘Very, very unusual.’ Million CALIFORNIA California hospital dismisses CEO California physician pleads guilty to $2.5M million expansion ‘Very, very unusual.’ million expansion ‘Very, very unusual.’

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HIT Consultant

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

Exo Iris gives caregivers—including physicians, nurses, EMTs, and clinicians in emergency, acute care, outpatient, and at-home settings—a window into the human body for immediate answers at the point of care. Exo Iris comes equipped with Exo’s Bladder AI solution to help caregivers determine bladder volume in seconds.

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Healthcare IT Today

JUNE 13, 2023

Also, ixlayer utilizes only FDA-approved sample collection devices following best practice standards, everything in HIPAA compliant environment. A number of tests, including the PCR test for COVID-19, require nurses or other trained staff. Hydreight , founded in 2018, offers at-home healthcare and wellness services in all 50 U.S.

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Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

JULY 25, 2023

The company says that it aggregates a care team of nurses, doctors, pharmacists, coordinators and others and partners with payers, providers and employers. Payer and healthcare systems that are Google Cloud Partners can now purchase and deploy Pager's connected care system. million remote STI testing kits it has dispatched.

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Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

APRIL 4, 2024

FDA clearance brings one of Europe’s most advanced real-time continuous remote monitoring systems to the US market for the first time. European pedigree FDA clearance is significant for a system which is already CE-MDR medically certified in Europe.

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Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

APRIL 4, 2024

FDA clearance brings one of Europe’s most advanced real-time continuous remote monitoring systems to the US market for the first time. European pedigree FDA clearance is significant for a system which is already CE-MDR medically certified in Europe.

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Hall Render

APRIL 19, 2024

to Study Treatments for Vascular Abnormalities Federal Appeals Court Hears Arguments on Nation’s First Ban on Gender-affirming Care for Minors Jason Demke Hired as COO at Mercy Hospital Fort Smit Pulaski Tech Awarded $5.7M hospital cost review board a bandage for rising costs?

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HIT Consultant

MARCH 7, 2022

Earlier last year, the FDA issued an emergency use authorization (EUA) for monoclonal antibody treatments bringing additional needs for infusion treatments in many alternate care settings. Similar to 2020, there were increases in demand in 2021 for infusion pumps to treat COVID-19 patients.

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Health Populi

MAY 16, 2023

4 in 5 consumers would be willing to receive medication advice from a clinician other than a primary care physician — namely, a pharmacist, nurse, or nurse practitioner, whom consumers would also trust to diagnose minor illness as well as prescribe medication. In 5 years, 61% of U.S.

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HIT Consultant

JULY 5, 2022

This is especially important now more than ever because of healthcare professionals leaving the industry each day, and over fifty percent of nurses are considering retirement. Once an adverse medical event happens, it can potentially cause life-altering implications to a patient.

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YouCompli

MARCH 29, 2023

PHE Waivers Ending in May 2023 The following waivers will end in May 2023: The waiver of the requirement for a medically necessary 3-day prior inpatient hospitalization for Medicare coverage of a skilled nursing stay. Flexibilities regarding patient-specific nursing care plans.

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Hall Render

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

1 Madera Community Hospital to receive $2 million loan for operation costs Nurses protest ‘short staffing’ at Lynwood hospital in latest iteration of ‘hot labor summer’ Plans to build an Elk Grove hospital, announced nearly 4 years ago, are on hold.

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HIT Consultant

JUNE 27, 2023

In other cases, hospitals turn to travel nurses to alleviate understaffing, improve workflows, and reduce time spent on inefficient tasks. Such technology can unite care teams such as nurses, specialists, pharmacists, and hospital leadership.

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HIT Consultant

DECEMBER 12, 2022

. – To staff these new settings, consumers would trust pharmacists (56%), nurse practitioners (55%) and physician assistants (50%) to provide healthcare and prescriptions if it meant lower costs. – Gen Z, Millennials, and Gen X stand out as much more open (78%, 80%, and 74%) than Baby Boomers and older Americans (Boomers+) (58%).

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HIT Consultant

APRIL 10, 2024

Take Pear Therapeutics , for example, which recently went bankrupt, although its reset substance use disorder program was the first ever digital therapeutic tool to receive FDA clearance. Interoperability Doctors and nurses are busier than ever. To answer this question, it’s important to first understand what the challenges are.

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