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Preventing and Mitigating Gun-Related Violence in Hospitals: The Intersection of Proactive and Reactive Security Technologies

HIT Consultant

Dustin Brooks, CCO and co-founder of ZeroEyes Gun-related violence continues to pose a significant threat to society, with the Gun Violence Archive reporting over 650 mass shootings in 2023. Disturbingly, even institutions dedicated to healing and safeguarding individuals, like hospitals, are not immune to these threats; in fact, they’re uniquely susceptible.

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AIRS Medical scores $20M for global expansion and more briefs

Mobi Health News

Also, a Hong Kong project has received $5 million in funding to develop LLM-run companion robots for the mentally underserved.

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Bonus Features – July 21, 2024 – 24% of health systems remain unaware of TEFCA, 25% of medical records contain errors about medication allergies or aversions, 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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Latest health IT integrations by Personify Care, Core Schedule and more briefs

Mobi Health News

Also, five digital health projects are sharing almost $1 million in funding for their respective pilots.

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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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American Kidney Fund Taps AI Partner to Speed Early Diagnosis of Kidney Diseases

HIT Consultant

What You Should Know: – Ubie , a global healthcare AI platform , and the American Kidney Fund (AKF), a leading kidney disease non-profit, have joined forces to improve early detection of kidney disease. – This strategic collaboration aims to leverage Ubie’s AI-powered Symptom Checker and AKF’s expertise to empower patients and accelerate diagnosis.

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Contracts and Intellectual Property Rights in Translational R&D – Furthering Safeguards in the Public Interest

HealthLaw Prof Blog

Mark Anderson (University College London), Naomi Hawkins (University of Sheffield), Alison Slade (University of Leicester), Contracts and Intellectual Property Rights in Translational R&D – Furthering Safeguards in the Public Interest, 42 Nat. Biotechnol. (2024): Intellectual property (IP) rights play a.

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Stressors and Challenges for Healthcare Providers and Organizations

HealthIT Answers

NOW on Demand Tell Me Where IT Hurts episode with host Dr. Jay Anders and his guest Christopher Kenney, a renowned senior-level HIT executive and strategist, and Managing Partner and Digital Transformation Strategist for IOTECH Consulting. The post Stressors and Challenges for Healthcare Providers and Organizations appeared first on Health IT Answers.

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A Human Right to Daily Access to Fresh Air Beyond Prisons in Australia?

HealthLaw Prof Blog

Laura Grenfell (University of Adelaide), Anita Mackay (La Trobe University), Meribah Rose (La Trobe University), A Human Right to Daily Access to Fresh Air Beyond Prisons in Australia?, Australian J. of Hum. Rts. (2023): This article considers the international standard.

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