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First 24/7 virtual emergency clinic in Australia's outback launched

Healthcare It News

Not-for-profit aeromedical services provider Royal Flying Doctor Service has introduced what could be the first unmanned virtual medical emergency centre in Australia's outback. The RFDS William Creek Community Health Service will be operational from April, based on a media release.

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Murrumbidgee LHD's 'virtual hubs' and e-prescribing pilots and more briefs

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

The Virtual Hubs are now being trialled in Junee Multipurpose Service (MPS), Tumut Hospital, Hillston MPS, Lake Cargelligo MPS, Hay MPS and Deniliquin Hospital. The trial will allow nurse practitioners to write and send e-prescriptions, expanding their scope of practice.

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Movers and Shakers news roundup

Digital Health News

Our latest Movers and Shakers roundup includes the appointments of a national CCIO and CNIO at NHS England.

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What are the Penalties for HIPAA Violations?

HIPAA Journal

Memorial Hermann Health System. Hillcrest Nursing and Rehabilitation. Metropolitan Community Health Services dba Agape Health Services. Improper disposal of PHI, failure to maintain appropriate safeguards. HIPAA Right of Access failure. Southwest Surgical Associates. HIPAA Right of Access failure.

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Health Provider News

Hall Render

in Medicare fraud settlement 10 behavioral health policy changes taking effect in 2025 An uncertain era for Stark law: 12 updates in 2024 CMS launches campaign to support nursing home staffing rule CMS taps 4 states for behavioral innovation model: 5 things to know Epic files to dismiss antitrust lawsuit Healthcare company to pay $15.2

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Health Provider News – January 14, 2022

Hall Render

Supreme Court blocks Biden Covid vaccine mandate for businesses, allows health-care worker rule. 5 states facing the worst nursing home COVID-19 outbreaks. Nursing homes nationwide nearing COVID-19 infection records. hospitals are hiring more foreign nurses. Nursing homes need more COVID boosters, says AARP.

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Health Provider News

Hall Render

A lawmaker says the stakes are very high After Hartford HealthCare sells 50-acre property, CT town looks for framework for future Amid critical shortage of nurses in CT, colleges step in. ahead of planned Northwell merger Once top-paid Connecticut counselor sentenced for defrauding Medicaid out of more than $1.6