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Walmart launches telehealth program aimed at diabetes

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

Enrolled members or employees will participate in an initial consultation with a licensed medical provider to discuss patient history, eating habits and more. The aim, said vendors, is to identify gaps in care and depression risks, while scheduling a follow-up visit with licensed behavioral health therapists to address each area.

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The Legal and Ethical Imperative of Explicit Consent in Intimate Medical Procedures

AIHC

18] Accommodating Vulnerable Populations Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) The ADA extends additional protections to individuals with PTSD and other disabilities, requiring accommodations to prevent retraumatization.[19] Institutional Reforms 1.

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Email Security Incidents Reported by HealthPlex and Optima Dermatology

HIPAA Journal

No evidence was found to indicate Social Security numbers, driver’s license numbers, or financial account/payment card information were exposed or compromised. Healthplex said notification letters were sent to affected individuals on April 15, 2022, who have been offered complimentary identity theft protection services through Lifelock.

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Preventing Non-Compliance Consequences in Healthcare

Verisys

Loss of Licenses or Certifications Depending on their specialties and staff, healthcare organizations must maintain specific licenses and certifications to operate legally. Sources: ADA. Credentialing, Licensing, and Education. Failure to comply with regulations can result in the loss of these essential credentials.

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5 Reasons Employers Provide Access to CEU Continuing Education

MedTrainer

If you’re still unconvinced, we’ve compiled five reasons healthcare organizations provide no-cost continuing education for licensed employees. Most state licenses require continuing education for license renewal; professionals can spend thousands earning these credits. In healthcare, that’s largely because CEUs are expensive.

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MATE Act Compliance: Everything You Need to Know About the 8-Hour Training Requirement

MedTrainer

Now, effective June 27, 2023, all Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA)-registered practitioners will need to complete a one-time, eight-hour training requirement for DEA licensing (every three years). Adding expiration dates to each document or license will automatically trigger reminder emails for both you and the provider.

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Automating Accessibility in Health IT – Part 2

Healthcare IT Today

When Deque felt that Axe-core was ready, it released the library as free and open source software (under the Mozilla Public License 2.0). Both companies promise compliance with WCAG andthe ADA. The tool determines where you fail to follow the advice in the WCAG specification. This was a bold move that paid off.

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