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Advancing Healthcare Equity: Federal Licensure Reciprocity for Physicians Caring for Transplant Patients and Donors

Bill of Health

During the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency (PHE), the United States Department of Health & Human Services demonstrated flexibility by superseding state licensure mandates, thereby allowing providers with valid medical licensure in one state to care for patients in all states.

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VA, Healthy Together collaborate on mobile access to health records

Healthcare It News

The initial offering enables veterans to view and store immunization records all in one place. Healthy Together uses the Department of Veterans Affairs Lighthouse program to securely access relevant VA data when veterans connect their VA accounts. million veterans reside, according to the company.

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HHS watchdog reiterates importance of preventing telemedicine fraud

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

"OIG is conducting significant oversight work assessing telehealth services during the public health emergency. She pointed to recent rulemaking in which the OIG recognized the promise that digital health technologies, including telemedicine, have for improving care coordination and health outcomes. ON THE RECORD.

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VA working with Apple to broaden telehealth access for veterans

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

Department of Veterans Affairs says it's collaborating with Apple to boost the availability of telehealth services for veterans across the U.S. The program connects qualifying veterans with iPads, helping 50,000 of them more easily take part in telehealth services and access other VA virtual healthcare services.

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ReflexAI Launches AI Tool to Prevent Veteran Suicide

HIT Consultant

Developed with support from Google.org, the free platform includes educational modules that cover high-priority topics in mental health support, followed by AI-powered chat simulations that enable veterans to practice lifelike conversations in a low-risk, confidential setting. Seventeen veterans die by suicide every day, which is 1.5

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AI’s Executive Order and Its Key Healthcare Implications 

Healthcare Law Blog

Under the EO, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) must establish an HHS AI Task Force in consultation with the Department of Defense and the Department of Veterans Affairs within 90 days. Establish an AI Task Force. Incentivize Responsible AI Innovation.

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Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Advancing Quality of Care

AIHC

For example, the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), through its Veterans Health Administration (VHA), operates the largest integrated health care system in the U.S. and provides diagnostic services in support of 9 million enrolled veterans.