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Public Health Product Hops

Bill of Health

APRIL 24, 2023

Regulatory and patent exclusivity periods govern the timing of generic entry, and because market share and revenue is often quickly lost upon market entry of generic drugs, extending market exclusivity for any duration can be extremely profitable. But perhaps other forms of public health benefit would outweigh these harms?

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Human Rights Principles in Public Health Emergencies: From the Siracusa Principles to COVID-19 and Beyond

Bill of Health

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

One of us (LG) was involved in the drafting of the Siracusa Principles, which have become the chief international instrument governing permissible human rights limitations during national emergencies. The inadequacy of Siracusa in the the context of public health emergencies Then came COVID-19.

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Making Explicit a Rights-Based Approach to Infodemic in a Public Health Emergency

Bill of Health

OCTOBER 31, 2023

By Calvin Wai-Loon Ho With the mainstreaming of digital technology across many spheres of social life, infodemic management must be an integral part of public health emergency prevention, preparedness, response, and recovery.

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Old Dogs and New Tricks: A Case for the Principles and Guidelines on Human Rights & Public Health Emergencies

Bill of Health

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

One of the most glaring reasons for this failure was that the Kenyan government simply did not know how to do so. They clarify these obligations within the context of public health emergencies and provide clear guidance for States and members of society on how to navigate these emergencies.

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The Public Health Case Against Gas Appliances

Bill of Health

MARCH 10, 2023

Oliva Gas appliances’ health impacts pose a grave danger to tenant health and safety. In a forthcoming article , we argue that the mere presence of natural gas appliances in the home renders a dwelling uninhabitable due to their potential health harms. By Heather Payne and Jennifer D.

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Bioethics Experts vs Ordinary South Africans on the Governance of Human Genome Editing

Bill of Health

JUNE 28, 2023

In the same year that the deliberative public engagement study on heritable HGE was conducted in South Africa, an expert advisory committee of the World Health Organization (WHO) published its policy proposals for a global governance framework for HGE.

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Tort Liability is a Potentially Powerful Tool for Pandemic Response

Bill of Health

OCTOBER 14, 2022

When pandemic response efforts are hampered by inadequate enforcement resources and political polarization, tort liability could, potentially, be a powerful public health tool. public health infrastructure has historically relied heavily on state and local authorities. Neither the U.S. Neither the U.S.

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Unlocking the mRNA Platform Technology: Walking the Talk with Investment Protection

Bill of Health

APRIL 7, 2023

By Aparajita Lath Two articles published last month in the BMJ analyze the public investment and financing of mRNA COVID-19 vaccines, highlighting the extensive government funding that has supported the development of mRNA technology from 1985 to 2022. government. It is generally known that the U.S.

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What the New York City Marathon Can Teach Us About Equitable Access to Vaccines

Bill of Health

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

I explore this analogy in a recently published article in the Journal of Law, Medicine and Ethics ( JLME ), Increasing Equity in the Transnational Allocation of Vaccines Against Emerging Pathogens: A Multi-Modal Approach. Vaccines are pharmaceutical products, a critical tool in public and global health.

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Addictive Design and Social Media: Legal Opinions and Research Roundup

Bill of Health

OCTOBER 14, 2024

Sholkoff This has been a busy year in research and regulation addressing addictive design by social media platforms, marked by advisories or initiatives from the Surgeon General , American Psychiatric Association , and American Academy of Pediatrics that spotlight the major public health hazard of social media. Scott Morton, Samuel N.

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The European Commission’s New Compulsory Licensing Proposal: A Step Forward?

Bill of Health

MAY 5, 2023

In its proposal, the EU Commission acknowledges that intellectual property rights, and, in particular, patent rights play an important role in access to medicine, especially during public health crises. The Commission may grant a Union compulsory license where a crisis or an emergency mode has been declared ( Article 4 ).

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The Proposed TRIPS Compromise Risks Setting Several Bad Precedents

Bill of Health

APRIL 7, 2022

The original proposal tabled by India and South Africa in 2020 as IP/C/W/669 would have waived 40 articles of the WTO Trade Related Agreement on Intellectual Property Rights, known as the TRIPS. In short, the compromise only waives a single 20-word paragraph in one article: the one dealing with exports under a non-voluntary authorization.

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3 Privacy Mistakes to Avoid During a Public Health Emergency

Healthcare IT Today

APRIL 23, 2020

The following is a guest article by Mark LaRow, CEO at Verato. While the federal government has relaxed some patient privacy rules in response to the coronavirus pandemic, there are still avoidable mistakes healthcare professionals make when it comes to protecting patient data.

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Climate Change and Neglected Tropical Diseases: Key Takeaways from the WHO-WIPO-WTO Trilateral Symposium

Bill of Health

DECEMBER 22, 2023

By Aparajita Lath* The World Health Organization (WHO), in collaboration with the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) and the World Trade Organization (WTO), hosted the 10 th Trilateral Symposium on Human Health and Climate Change in Geneva this November.

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Using Contracts to Lessen Inequities in Access to Medicines in Pandemics and Epidemics

Bill of Health

MARCH 24, 2022

During large transnational public health crises, global demand soars for diagnostics, drugs, and vaccines. At the research and development (R&D) stage, government funders can bind producers to equity goals through targeted contractual provisions, as we explain in a recently-published Nature Biotechnology article.

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Navigating the intersections of population health and precision medicine

Healthcare It News

AUGUST 31, 2021

Patient Engagement Population Health Precision Medicine This is the second article in a series regarding process-based opportunities as the healthcare industry begins to emerge from the challenges of the pandemic. Population health and precision medicine defined. health system. Precision solutions for population health.

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Monthly Round-Up of What to Read on Pharma Law and Policy

Bill of Health

JULY 15, 2022

The selections feature topics ranging from a discussion of potential pathways to enable government patent use before nonpatent exclusivities expire, to an examination of medical oncologists who receive more than $100,000 annually from pharmaceutical companies, to an analysis of the launch prices of new drugs from 2008-2021. JAMA Intern Med.

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The Supreme Court Threatens to Undermine Vaccination Decisions Entrusted to the States

Bill of Health

OCTOBER 27, 2022

Newsom a legal principle that threatens to upend over a century of legal precedent recognizing the authority of state governments to ensure public health by mandating vaccines. The former actually further a state’s interest in promoting public health, unlike religious exemptions, which subvert this goal.

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Against American Public Health Exceptionalism

Bill of Health

SEPTEMBER 13, 2022

Americans are no doubt conditioned to expect spectacular failure in the face of public health crises. In both contexts, these reporting failures make it difficult to mount a competent public health response to prevent unnecessary mortality. By Jennifer D. Just as COVID-19 deaths in the U.S. While the U.S.

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Peace and Health: A Causal Relationship Explored in the AMA Journal of Ethics

Jane Sarashon

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

With my ongoing focus on social determinants and drivers of health for health equity and access, the first essay that caught my attention is on Government Obligations and the Negative Right to a Healthy Urban Environment. I’ll focus this post on one of the pieces that resonate with what I’m working on these days.

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No Take-Backs: Moderna’s Attempt to Renege on its Vaccine Patent Pledge

Bill of Health

AUGUST 29, 2022

government funding, announced that it felt “a special obligation … to use our resources to bring this pandemic to an end as quickly as possible.” Monsanto and Myriad) ( this 2015 article discusses the history and taxonomy of patent pledges, many of which are collected in this online database ). By Jorge L. Pandemic Pledges.

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Maximizing Healthcare Data Starts with a Human-Centric Approach

Healthcare IT Today

APRIL 28, 2023

The following is a guest article by Chris Anello, Director of Digital Platforms at iTech AG The COVID-19 pandemic pushed healthcare organizations to the edge and exposed both challenges and opportunities related to public health data. For healthcare modernization initiatives to succeed, CX must remain top of mind.

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Leveraging Data Analytics and Technology to Address Population Health Challenges and Identify Trends

Healthcare IT Today

OCTOBER 30, 2024

We reached out to our incredible Healthcare IT Today Community with the question – How are health organizations leveraging data analytics and technology to address population health challenges and identify trends that can inform public health interventions? The following are their answers.

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“We’ve normalized a very high death toll in the U.S.” – How A Trust Deficit Has Infected America’s COVID Outcomes

Jane Sarashon

FEBRUARY 6, 2022

Trust, or really lack thereof, is a killer app for people’s coronavirus health outcomes. That is the through-line found in a very deep dive into 177 countries’ health data published in The Lancet in a research article on pandemic preparedness and COVID-19. The graph illustrates where the U.S.

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Disability-Inclusive Climate Action in Bangladesh: Gaps and Opportunities

Bill of Health

JULY 26, 2023

Other researchers have found that “ many persons with disabilities do not receive any humanitarian support from NGOs or the Government ” following natural disasters. Many have wheelchair access ramps, and are heralded as accessible by the Bangladesh government and international funders, yet they lack accessible toilets.

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Exchanging, Managing, and Meaningfully Using Health Data in 2024

Healthcare IT Today

APRIL 23, 2024

The following is a guest article by Jolie Ritzo, VP of Strategy and Network Engagement at Civitas Networks for Health Health data management in 2024 is both intricate and complex. Here are some of the most exciting and challenging aspects of both exchanging and using comprehensive health data this year and ahead.

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Shaq, Entrepreneurship, and Social Determinants of Health

Bill of Health

OCTOBER 12, 2023

But can we manufacture that attitude through public policy? In this article, I will consider potential law and policy-based approaches to promoting entrepreneurial innovation in the realm of health equity. In conclusion, policymakers reading this article need only remember two pieces of wisdom.

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5 Considerations for Managing Data in the Internet of Medical Things (IoMT) Era

Healthcare IT Today

MAY 20, 2024

The following is a guest article by Jessica Rengstorf , MPH, Director of US Healthcare Strategy at Endava From Alexa speakers to Apple watches, robotic or ‘smart’ devices connected to the Internet of Things (IoT) are now ubiquitous among consumers. The healthcare market is no exception. About Jessica Rengstorf Jessica Rengstorf Director, U.S

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Digital Vaccines – Can This AI Tool Save Us from Ourselves?

Healthcare IT Today

JUNE 24, 2022

The following is a guest article by Dr. Neecey Hudson, PhD – Founder & Chief Scientist at Hood Medicine Initiative. Innovative, low-cost interventions are needed to supplement traditional measures in a manner that is irrespective of coordinated government provisions.

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Stuck in the Middle with You: Licensing Reforms for Cross-State Telehealth

Bill of Health

AUGUST 29, 2024

While most public health law textbooks will start by noting that regulation of health care has largely been a state endeavor, the federal government has been a significant player in health law and policy for decades. Of course, these two pathways are not the only potential solutions.

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Failures of Imagination in Public Health Policy

Bill of Health

FEBRUARY 10, 2023

By Daniel Swartzman If public health is to prosper, we will need to overcome the after-effects of several failures of imagination. Failing to use litigation against inadequate public health actions, as did the early civil rights and environmental movements. Failing to demand moral leadership of governmental actors.

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Aspects of Social Determinants of Health: Collecting Data

Healthcare IT Today

OCTOBER 18, 2023

Previous articles in this series showed why social determinants of health (SDoH) are the hottest recent addition to data used by the medical industry. This article shows how organizations are collecting it. According to vice president Ted Hill, it can modernize how public health agencies serve today’s needs.

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Data Lights the Path Toward Ethical COVID-19 Vaccination Distribution

Healthcare IT Today

DECEMBER 23, 2020

The following is a guest article by Kurt Waltenbaugh, CEO at Carrot Health.

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Thailand launches telemedicine programme in rural areas

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

MARCH 29, 2019

Last week, Thailand began development of its telemedicine programme at 32 hospitals located in rural areas in eight provinces, according to an article by the Bangkok post. The telemedicine programme is a joint effort of the Public Health Ministry and the National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC).

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Healthcare Interoperability is Falling Short. How Do We Address It?

Healthcare IT Today

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

The following is a guest article by A. The Trusted Exchange Framework describes the common principles for data sharing, while the Common Agreement is a legal agreement that defines the governing approach, expectations, and rules for the QHINs. This new regulation has delivered a unique opportunity for the U.S.

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Using Design Thinking to Advance SDOH Data Exchange Initiatives

Healthcare IT Today

JANUARY 26, 2023

The following is a guest article by Sarah Samis, VP, Public Health Products & Platforms at GCOM. In a government context, this means focusing on the lives and well-being of citizens. The personas ranged from public health analysts to care coordinators. Then, we defined the problem.

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Weekly Roundup – November 2, 2024

Healthcare IT Today

NOVEMBER 2, 2024

Each week, we’ll be providing a look back at the articles we posted and why they’re important to the healthcare IT community. Read more… The Role of Analytics in Identifying and Addressing Population Health Challenges. Read more… The Value of Health Data for Business Intelligence. Read more… Why the U.S.

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Bonus Features – February 18, 2024 – 89% of patients want a single platform for managing their health, 70% of organizations interested in AI plan to adopt solutions from their EHR vendors, plus 27 more stories

Healthcare IT Today

FEBRUARY 18, 2024

This article will be a weekly roundup of interesting stories, product announcements, new hires, partnerships, research studies, awards, sales, and more. Studies Among people receiving medical care in the last 12 months, 86% engaged with their providers using mobile devices , according to a Gozio Health survey.

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Proactive Transformation: Why Healthcare Organizations Need to Digitize Before (Not During) the Next Crisis

Healthcare IT Today

AUGUST 15, 2023

The new technology backbone also helped the agency better manage and coordinate resources, from employee uniforms and field devices to inventory management on ambulances, EMS stations, and public health clinics.

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The U.S. BIOSECURE Act Misses the Urgent Need to Secure DNA Data

Healthcare IT Today

OCTOBER 30, 2024

The following is a guest article by Bruno Kurtic , Co-Founder, President, and CEO at Bedrock Security It’s becoming increasingly evident that the U.S. As the government seeks to address those concerns, it’s worth considering where the BIOSECURE Act misses the mark, particularly in terms of protecting U.S. citizens and their DNA data.

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Systemic Failures Need Systemic Solutions: COVID-19 and Macromedical Regulation

Bill of Health

JANUARY 20, 2022

American banks are now governed by a reformed regulatory framework that enables, and sometimes requires, them to cooperate and coordinate appropriate systemic responses. The post Systemic Failures Need Systemic Solutions: COVID-19 and Macromedical Regulation appeared first on Bill of Health. Schwarcz is Stanley A.

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TEFCA Is Live – Clarifying Common Misperceptions

Healthcare IT Today

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

The following is a guest article by Jay Nakashima, President at eHealth Exchange Change is scary. At eHealth Exchange, which is one of the first Qualified Health Information Networks™ (QHINs™) under TEFCA, we have a front-row seat to the framework’s ongoing implementation. But we believe that is a mistake.

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State Medicaid programs want to keep telehealth expansions, KFF analysis finds

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

JANUARY 11, 2023

This article was updated with additional comments. KFF noted that the 2022 Bipartisan Safer Communities Act legislation requires the federal government to issue telehealth guidance by the end of 2023. Healthcare IT News is a HIMSS publication. WHY IT MATTERS. " THE LARGER TREND. Email: afox@himss.org. Enterprise Taxonomy:

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Necessity is the Mother(board) – How COVID-19 Inspires Local Communities to Build Broadband

Health Populi

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

“The simple fact is that the federal and state governments are doing almost nothing to help people who have a broadband service available that partially meets their needs but abuses them with regular price hikes, spotty reliability, and poor customer service. Among many reasons broadband continues to lag in certain parts of the U.S.

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Public Health Product Hops

Human Rights Principles in Public Health Emergencies: From the Siracusa Principles to COVID-19 and Beyond

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Making Explicit a Rights-Based Approach to Infodemic in a Public Health Emergency

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Old Dogs and New Tricks: A Case for the Principles and Guidelines on Human Rights & Public Health Emergencies

The Public Health Case Against Gas Appliances

Bioethics Experts vs Ordinary South Africans on the Governance of Human Genome Editing

Tort Liability is a Potentially Powerful Tool for Pandemic Response

Unlocking the mRNA Platform Technology: Walking the Talk with Investment Protection

What the New York City Marathon Can Teach Us About Equitable Access to Vaccines

Addictive Design and Social Media: Legal Opinions and Research Roundup

The European Commission’s New Compulsory Licensing Proposal: A Step Forward?

The Proposed TRIPS Compromise Risks Setting Several Bad Precedents

3 Privacy Mistakes to Avoid During a Public Health Emergency

Climate Change and Neglected Tropical Diseases: Key Takeaways from the WHO-WIPO-WTO Trilateral Symposium

Using Contracts to Lessen Inequities in Access to Medicines in Pandemics and Epidemics

Navigating the intersections of population health and precision medicine

Monthly Round-Up of What to Read on Pharma Law and Policy

The Supreme Court Threatens to Undermine Vaccination Decisions Entrusted to the States

Against American Public Health Exceptionalism

Peace and Health: A Causal Relationship Explored in the AMA Journal of Ethics

No Take-Backs: Moderna’s Attempt to Renege on its Vaccine Patent Pledge

Maximizing Healthcare Data Starts with a Human-Centric Approach

Leveraging Data Analytics and Technology to Address Population Health Challenges and Identify Trends

“We’ve normalized a very high death toll in the U.S.” – How A Trust Deficit Has Infected America’s COVID Outcomes

Disability-Inclusive Climate Action in Bangladesh: Gaps and Opportunities

Exchanging, Managing, and Meaningfully Using Health Data in 2024

Shaq, Entrepreneurship, and Social Determinants of Health

5 Considerations for Managing Data in the Internet of Medical Things (IoMT) Era

Digital Vaccines – Can This AI Tool Save Us from Ourselves?

Stuck in the Middle with You: Licensing Reforms for Cross-State Telehealth

Failures of Imagination in Public Health Policy

Aspects of Social Determinants of Health: Collecting Data

Data Lights the Path Toward Ethical COVID-19 Vaccination Distribution

Thailand launches telemedicine programme in rural areas

Healthcare Interoperability is Falling Short. How Do We Address It?

Using Design Thinking to Advance SDOH Data Exchange Initiatives

Weekly Roundup – November 2, 2024

Bonus Features – February 18, 2024 – 89% of patients want a single platform for managing their health, 70% of organizations interested in AI plan to adopt solutions from their EHR vendors, plus 27 more stories

Proactive Transformation: Why Healthcare Organizations Need to Digitize Before (Not During) the Next Crisis

The U.S. BIOSECURE Act Misses the Urgent Need to Secure DNA Data

Systemic Failures Need Systemic Solutions: COVID-19 and Macromedical Regulation

TEFCA Is Live – Clarifying Common Misperceptions

State Medicaid programs want to keep telehealth expansions, KFF analysis finds

Necessity is the Mother(board) – How COVID-19 Inspires Local Communities to Build Broadband

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