Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

DECEMBER 16, 2020

Jalali, note that the uptick in telemedicine services has undoubtedly made healthcare more accessible – but that the relaxation in regulations about virtual care combined with a heightened threat landscape can spell trouble. The authors, led by organizational cybersecurity researcher Mohammad S. ON THE RECORD.

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Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

THE LARGER CONTEXT The APAC remote care market, which is further segmented into telemedicine, health IT and analytics, and mobile health, has seen 15% annual growth since 2016; it can still grow to 20% each year until 2031, the report noted. They should also look at funding partnerships among stakeholders.

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Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

MARCH 26, 2021

Chambers' health clinics were where the telemedicine program that the system had spun up in response to COVID-19 played a new role. Before the pandemic, Bellevue had been "dipping our toes into video telemedicine," said Dr. Andrew Wallach, clinical director of ambulatory care.

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Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

FEBRUARY 10, 2021

A report released Wednesday from CI Security found that cybercriminals have continued to take advantage of the fallout from COVID-19. Last year, security experts predicted that the COVID-19 vaccine rollout would probably present major challenges in 2021, along with telehealth. The report , which analyzed U.S.

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Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

FEBRUARY 23, 2021

Bates explainedd that in addition to the ONC rules, the novel coronavirus crisis highlighted the disparities in access to digital health, including via telemedicine. "I think we all realize that telehealth absolutely took off in the COVID-19 pandemic," said Bates. "This forced a lot of people to move very rapidly."

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Health Law Gurus

DECEMBER 31, 2020

During the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (the “CMS”) relaxed some rules to expand access to telehealth, including through audio-only communication platforms. With the COVID-19 vaccine rollout, the public health emergency is expected to be brought to an end.

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Health Populi

MAY 11, 2021

who have received at least one COVID-19 vaccine shot have a welcoming side-effect: peace of mind and mental health, according to a survey conducted by Walgreens in April 2021. adults over 18 years of age between April 19 and 21st, 2021. ” This group of hesitant vaccine consumers were: 60% women.

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Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

MAY 15, 2023

THE PROBLEM Prior to 2020 and the COVID-19 pandemic, there were federal and state policies in place that discouraged FQHCs like Ryan Health from adopting telehealth services due to payment restrictions. "These solutions not only addressed the concerns with COVID-19, but allowed expanded access to patient populations.

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Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021

The app also stores health records and does health assessments for patients; Indians can also download their COVID-19 vaccination certificates through the app. Currently, Eka Care has over 350,000 app users. The app is available on both iOS and Android devices and supports 12 languages. WHY IT MATTERS.

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Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

APRIL 6, 2021

Although currently making headlines for its COVID-19 vaccine, AstraZeneca's AMAZE platform is among several patient engagement tools deployed to address chronic disease needs in patients. Slavin, president of Massachusetts General Hospital. THE LARGER TREND. ON THE RECORD.

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YouCompli

MARCH 29, 2023

In this article, she discusses several issues that hospitals and health systems need to consider as a result of the scheduled end of the COVID-19 public health emergency. population previously received at least one COVID-19 vaccination. Department of Health & Human Services (HHS) reports that 80% of the U.S.

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Health Populi

JUNE 24, 2021

The economic and healthcare system impacts of this were explored in the Post-Covid Healthcare Landscape , delivered by Fitch Solutions’ Jamie Davies and Beau Noafshar, leaders in the Pharmaceuticals, Healthcare, and Medical Devices groups. The forecast is that these backlogs could persist “for years” in the NHS.

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Health Populi

DECEMBER 28, 2021

” As we enter Year 3 of the COVID-19 pandemic, social and civic chasms and economic uncertainty (inflation, health care costs, Great Resignations), I took this page out of Dr, Seuss in my last monthly post for Medecision’s Liberate Health blog. But the Seussblog notes that the book’s message, “is a great one.

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Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

A bill advanced out of the Alaska Senate this past week would expand access to telehealth throughout the state, but would also prohibit businesses, state agencies and local governments from requiring a COVID-19 vaccination to access public areas. of state residents over the age of 12 are vaccinated. WHY IT MATTERS.

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Health Populi

JUNE 8, 2021

In the COVID-19 pandemic, health care spending in the U.S. Looking around the future corner, the inflators are expected to be: A COVID-19 “hangover,” leading to increased health care services utilization. Consumers expressed different vaccine site preferences depending on their ethnicity/race and age group.

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Healthcare IT Today

FEBRUARY 18, 2021

The COVID-19 pandemic has successfully accelerated the availability of digital health tools, while simultaneously exposing opportunity for improvement in their ability to activate patients in their care. The following is a guest article by John Janas, MD, Medical Director at Twistle.

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New Jersey Healthcare Blog

MARCH 8, 2022

Additionally, this order extends several regulatory actions taken by the Departments in response to COVID-19, including various waivers. On February 22, 2022, various notices were released pertaining to the COVID-19 State of Emergency and P.L. This notice adds definitions for the term’s “telehealth” and “telemedicine.”

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Healthcare IT Today

NOVEMBER 9, 2020

Amidst all the hopes, nationalistic boasts and political wrangling over a vaccine for COVID-19, a critical technical challenge looms: administering vaccines fairly and safely when they are approved.

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Hall Render

MAY 13, 2022

FDA limits J&J COVID-19 vaccine due to rare blood clot risk. Travel nurses raced to help during Covid. Alabama hospital rationing medical supplies due to COVID disruptions in China. Alabama sees bump in COVID-19 cases, state health department monitoring. Covid-19 continues climbing in state.

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Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

JANUARY 4, 2021

By the end of 2021, about 4 billion COVID-19 vaccine doses will be delivered globally. More than 50% of the expected production capacity of the vaccine candidates, which are in Phase III and are getting emergency approval have been pre-booked by developed economies such as the US, EU, Japan, Canada, and the UK.

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Health Law Advisor

APRIL 12, 2023

Department of Health and Human Services’ Office for Civil Rights (OCR) announced its plan for termination of the existing notifications of enforcement discretion related to the expiration of the COVID-19 public health emergency (PHE) on May 11, 2023.

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Healthcare IT Today

MARCH 9, 2021

We’re excited to share the topic and questions for this week’s #HITsm chat happening Friday, 3/12 at Noon ET (9 AM PT). This week’s chat will be hosted by Linda Stotsky (@EMRAnswers) from @Bossoft on the topic “How Can a Digital Workforce Address Healthcare’s Challenges?”

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Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

DECEMBER 1, 2020

The emergence of a potential COVID-19 vaccine, along with the forthcoming transition of presidential powers, has raised new questions about the future of telehealth policy. THE LARGER TREND. ON THE RECORD. " Kat Jercich is senior editor of Healthcare IT News.

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Hall Render

MARCH 18, 2022

CMS updates COVID-19 testing rules for long-term care facilities. Senate narrowly votes to get rid of COVID-19 national emergency. Jeff Zients stepping down as White House covid coordinator; Biden names public health expert Ashish Jha as replacement. Arkansas hospital executives reflect on two years of covid.

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Hall Render

APRIL 29, 2022

Federal judge temporarily blocks Biden administration from ending Title 42 Covid border restrictions for migrants. Hospitals to OSHA: Do not finalize COVID-19 standard for healthcare workers. Alaska reports an increase in COVID-19 cases and rising hospitalizations. CMS Proposes $1.6B CALIFORNIA.

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Verisys

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

06 Oregon : The Oregon Board of Medicine has issued a number of proposed and permanent rule updates pertaining to podiatrists, telemedicine, collaborative PA practice model, licensure processes, international medical graduates, BLS and ACLS certification requirements, and COVID-19 requirements. GA BOP Rule 480-2-.06

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New Jersey Healthcare Blog

JULY 22, 2022

509(a), Governor Murphy issued an Executive Order updating and clarifying timeframes for requiring covered workers at health care facilities and high-risk congregate settings to be up-to-date with their COVID-19 vaccinations, including having received a booster shot. 3:19-cv-14228-BRM-LHG (D.N.J. See Executive Order No.

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Hall Render

JULY 22, 2022

Covid-19 public health emergency extended in the US. million doses of monkeypox vaccine. Telemedicine exec among 36 charged in $1.2B Health systems eye perks of M&A post-COVID shock. Cases of monkeypox have doubled in Alabama, but vaccine is on the way. CMS proposes 2.7% HHS orders additional 2.5

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Hall Render

JUNE 3, 2022

CMS has cited 69 hospitals for noncompliance with worker vaccine mandate. COVID-fatigued health workers are mobilizing. Doctors, nurses risked their lives to battle COVID. Alaska’s COVID-19 data shows little change from last week. Arizona COVID-19 cases continue to increase. CALIFORNIA.

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Hall Render

NOVEMBER 4, 2022

CMS gives nursing homes a longer leash on staff COVID-19 vaccination requirements. Colorado ends daily reporting of COVID-19 numbers. State health commissioner warns of 3 respiratory viruses – RSV, COVID and the flu – that could threaten hospital capacity. CMS bumps ASC payments to 3.8

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Health Law RX

NOVEMBER 5, 2021

The first rule, issued by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (the “OSHA Rule”), will require private employers with 100 or more employees to ensure that each of their workers is either fully vaccinated, or tests negative for COVID-19 at least once per week. The OSHA Rule. and wear a face covering.” Verification.

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Hall Render

DECEMBER 1, 2023

fraud scheme Nursing home must face vaccine-related wrongful firing claim, but not $2M retaliation accusations Transgender woman sues employer, Harvard Pilgrim for discrimination MICHIGAN 48-unit senior housing development could go up next to Vicksburg Halls in Marysville Can ads help a Michigan nursing home fix a staffing crisis?

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HIT Consultant

OCTOBER 6, 2022

The COVID-19 pandemic has completely transformed the World Order and exposed striking realities of the global healthcare infrastructure by revealing the tendencies of various countries to deal with public healthcare emergencies. CNBC reported that criminals had stolen around 100 million dollars from COVID emergency funds.

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Hall Render

OCTOBER 13, 2023

hospitals mandate Covid vaccines. health care startup Ounce raises $5.2M to broaden services for low-income households Team From George Washington University Wins Grand Prize in 2023 D.C. AG Campbell: Hospitals, HMOs gave back $1B to communities in 2022 Maternity care angst remains in Central Mass.: A 43-year-old biotech.

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Hall Render

JUNE 30, 2023

for physician referral scheme In Los Angeles, hospital CEO pay could be capped Kaiser Permanente ratings affirmed amid healthy financial profile Nurses vote ‘no confidence’ in California hospital administration, board Nursing facility, management company settle physician kickback allegations for $3.8M

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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.’ Health Policy Commission still missing key document in Steward sale to Optum Local obesity drug developer lands deal worth up to $600M with Novo Nordisk Mass.

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Hall Render

JULY 8, 2022

Alabama COVID hospitalizations rise to 467. COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations on the rise in Alabama. COVID-19 hospitalizations decline even as Alaska reports second highest national case rate. COVID-19 weekly update: Cases increase by 20,198 as 28% of weekly tests return positive.

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