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National Healthcare Group eyes digital records for community care

Healthcare It News

Community care partners of the National Healthcare Group in Singapore have been provided access to a digital platform for managing health programmes and potentially creating digital records. WHAT IT'S ABOUT Recently, the NHG partnered with credentials platform provider, Accredify, to develop the NHG Cares Partners Portal. According to a press statement, the portal simplifies the management of health programmes, which are automatically synced with NHG 's health and social care marketplace

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Virtual care comes to NSW prisons, courts

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

All correctional settings in New South Wales now have access to virtual care services. The Justice Health and Forensic Mental Health Network has worked with Corrective Services NSW, Youth Justice NSW, and local health districts to roll out virtual care across prisons, courts, and youth justice centres in the state. Based on a media release, the service extends routine and specialist care to people in custody, including antenatal and palliative care, mental health and chronic disease management.

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Bonus Features – July 28, 2024 – 69% of patients will switch providers if communication doesn’t meet expectations, business associates account for 39% of data breaches, plus 21 more stories

Healthcare IT Today

Welcome to the weekly edition of Healthcare IT Today Bonus Features. This article will be a weekly roundup of interesting stories, product announcements, new hires, partnerships, research studies, awards, sales, and more. Because there’s so much happening out there in healthcare IT we aren’t able to cover in our full articles, we still want to make sure you’re informed of all the latest news, announcements, and stories happening to help you better do your job.

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LG Launches 5MP Diagnostic Monitor for Breast Imaging

HIT Consultant

What You Should Know: – LG Electronics launches its latest addition to its diagnostic monitor lineup, the 21HQ613D-B. This 21.3-inch 5-megapixel (MP) IPS monitor has received FDA clearance for digital mammography and breast tomosynthesis. – The new 5MP monitor is designed to improve workflow efficiency by providing healthcare professionals with the tools they need to accurately and comfortably review medical images.

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3 Reasons to Retire Pagers from Healthcare Settings

Let's discuss the trusty pager—an old favorite that’s losing its shine in hospitals and clinics. While once a staple in hospitals and clinics, pagers now present significant limitations that hinder rather than facilitate communication among healthcare professionals. Healthcare professionals are constantly on the move, and they need communication tools that can keep up with their fast-paced lives.

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Steward Health Care plans to close 2 Massachusetts hospitals by end of August

Fierce Healthcare

Bankrupt Steward Health Care plans to close two of its eight Massachusetts hospitals, Carney Hospital and Nashoba Valley Medical Center, by the end of August after failing to receive qualified bids | Bankrupt Steward Health Care plans to close two of its eight Massachusetts hospitals by the end of August after failing to receive qualified bids, the health system said Friday.

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Nurses: Contact an Experienced Health Law Attorney Before Signing an IPN Contract

The Health Law Firm Blog

By George F. Indest III, J.D., M.P.A., LL.M., Board Certified by The Florida Bar in Health Law The Impaired Practitioner Program for Nurses, formerly known as the Intervention Project for Nurses or “IPN,” was established via legislative action in 1984 to assist, treat and monitor impaired nursing professionals. This impairment may be the result of [.

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ONC’s Next Chapter

HealthIT Answers

By Micky Tripathi - In April, ONC commemorated its 20th birthday. Milestones like this offer the opportunity to take a break from our busy schedules to pause and reflect. I have been privileged to play a part in ONC’s journey throughout these past two decades, and I would like to share some of my reflections. But first, I would like to share some exciting news.

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What Domains of Belgian Euthanasia Practice are Governed and by Which Sources of Regulation: A Scoping Review

HealthLaw Prof Blog

Madeleine Archer (Queensland University of Technology), Lindy Willmott (Queensland University of Technology), Kenneth Chambaere (Vrije Universiteit Brussel), Luc Deliens (Vrije Universiteit Brussel), et al., What Domains of Belgian Euthanasia Practice are Governed and by Which Sources of Regulation: A Scoping.

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Taiwan's Medical Injury Law in Action

HealthLaw Prof Blog

Chih-Ming Liang (Taipei Medical University), Robert B Leflar (National Taiwan University), Chih-Cheng Wu (National Taiwan University), Taiwan's Medical Injury Law in Action, 38 Emory Int’l L. Rev.

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15 Modern Use Cases for Enterprise Business Intelligence

Large enterprises face unique challenges in optimizing their Business Intelligence (BI) output due to the sheer scale and complexity of their operations. Unlike smaller organizations, where basic BI features and simple dashboards might suffice, enterprises must manage vast amounts of data from diverse sources. What are the top modern BI use cases for enterprise businesses to help you get a leg up on the competition?