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Addressing the Diversity Challenge in Clinical Research Through Patient Advocacy

HIT Consultant

Andrew Barnhill, Head of Public Policy, Global Legal, IQVIA Alexandra Weiss, Director of Strategic Partnerships, Patient Advocacy Organizations, IQVIA Diversity is paramount to the success of clinical research, both ethically and scientifically.

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The Economics of the Pandemic Put Costs at the Top of Americans’ Health Reform Priorities

Health Populi

In 2021, patients-as-health-consumers seek lower health care and prescription drug costs coupled with higher quality care, discovered by the patient advocacy coalition, Consumers for Quality Care. 90% conducted research into health care costs. 59% chose their health care provider based on cost.

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Vital Start Health Launches Virtual Reality-Enabled Telemedicine Platform for Maternal Mental Health

HIT Consultant

The platform has key partners including a well-known patient advocacy group and a maternal remote patient monitoring platform, Happy Mama by Reach. With these key partnerships, Vital Start aims to grow enterprise sales across health systems, health insurance companies, employers and pharmaceuticals.

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Med-Metrix Acquires HRSI to Strengthen Eligibility Management Capabilities

HIT Consultant

Their commitment to patient advocacy aligns with Med-Metrix’s focus on leveraging technology to maximize reimbursements for healthcare providers. Federal and State Programs: Their services cover a broad range of programs such as Social Security & Disability (SSI/SSDI) and Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP).

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The Economics of the Pandemic Put Costs at the Top of Americans’ Health Reform Priorities

Health Populi

In 2021, patients-as-health-consumers seek lower health care and prescription drug costs coupled with higher quality care, discovered by the patient advocacy coalition, Consumers for Quality Care. 90% conducted research into health care costs. 59% chose their health care provider based on cost.

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Patient Privacy at Risk: The Hidden Flaws in Healthcare Data De-Identification (And How to Fix Them)

Healthcare IT Today

Enforced by the HHS Office of Civil Rights (OCR), the Privacy Rule established a set of standards that control the use and release of protected data by covered entities intended to protect patient data and privacy.

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What’s Causing Fewer Primary Care Visits in the US?

Health Populi

Americans who have commercial health insurance (say, through an employer or union) are rarely thought to face barriers to receiving health care — in particular, primary care, that front line provider and on-ramp to the health care system.