Bill of Health
APRIL 7, 2022
By James Love. On March 15, 2022, STAT published text of a proposed compromise at the World Trade Organization (WTO) to temporarily relax global standards for intellectual property for COVID-19. The original proposal tabled by India and South Africa in 2020 as IP/C/W/669 would have waived 40 articles of the WTO Trade Related Agreement on Intellectual Property Rights, known as the TRIPS.
Healthcare Dive
APRIL 7, 2022
The bill is best known for its signature achievement, but there are lesser known requirements that are difficult to put into practice, experts told Healthcare Dive.
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Healthcare It News
APRIL 8, 2022
The American Medical Association this week released a report outlining key steps that organizations and policymakers should take in order to work toward equity in the telehealth landscape. "Telehealth has the potential to be an important tool for addressing long-standing health inequities among historically marginalized and minoritized communities that have been impacted disproportionately by the COVID-19 pandemic," said the organization in an issue brief.
Compliance Now
APRIL 6, 2022
Jennifer Berman, CEO, MZQ Consulting. On April 5, 2022, the Administration issued new proposed regulations changing certain aspects of the affordability and minimum value rules under the Affordable Care Act (“ACA”). Notably, the rules only impact whether an individual is eligible for federally subsidized health insurance; they DO NOT change the affordability requirements for applicable large employers under the ACA’s employer mandate.
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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.
Bill of Health
APRIL 6, 2022
By Cynthia M. Ho. The leaked compromise regarding a “waiver” of international intellectual property (IP) obligations under the TRIPS Agreement for World Trade Organization (WTO) members has met harsh criticism as a shadow of the original proposal to waive international obligations regarding patent, trade secret, and copyright obligations relating to any COVID vaccine, treatment, diagnostic, or personal protective equipment (PPE).
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Healthcare It News
APRIL 5, 2022
Advocate Aurora Enterprises on Tuesday announced its acquisition of MobileHelp, which develops remote monitoring technology and personal emergency response systems. WHY IT MATTERS. A subsidiary of Advocate Aurora Health, AAE invests in and sometimes buys consumer health and wellness companies to expand the Illinois health system's capabilities beyond traditional clinical care.
Healthcare IT News - Telehealth
APRIL 4, 2022
Analytics Artificial Intelligence Precision Medicine Telehealth Workforce AI, augmented reality, biomedical sensors and beyond – by mapping out a clear vision now, we can widen our ambitions and improve modernization strategies to better harness the vast potential offered by technology advances. Angela Jones Angela Jones is a program manager in digital health transformation at Booz Allen Hamilton.
Bill of Health
APRIL 5, 2022
By Sarah Hashkes. When we talk about microdosing psychedelics, it’s important we have a mutual understanding of its definition to be able to conduct accurate research, promote regulations, and educate the wider population. This article will look at three main questions and ambiguities regarding the term “microdosing psychedelics” and suggest a definition that would help promote coherence in the field. 1.
Healthcare Dive
APRIL 5, 2022
The Florida locations will be the first Walmart Health centers to use a medical record built by health IT software giant Epic, as part of a partnership announced last year.
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Electronic Health Reporter
APRIL 8, 2022
This article is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. Illegal copying is prohibited. Shannon Flynn is a freelance blogger who covers education technologies, cybersecurity and IoT topics. You can follow Shannon on Muck Rack or Medium to read more of her articles. Artificial intelligence (AI) has had major impacts in the health care […].
Health Populi
APRIL 6, 2022
He had me at the statement, “I believe health data is medicine.”. Those were the words of Ardy Arianpour, CEO and Co-Founder of Seqster, when sharing with me how his company was founded. We met up last week at the DIA Europe 2022 meeting (Drug Information Association) in the cool SQUARE Conference Center in Brussels, Belgium (my current home base for work and life).
Bill of Health
APRIL 7, 2022
By Vince Polito. People who microdose psychedelics claim that it provides a very wide range of benefits, from improvements in mood, to reduced substance use, to cognitive enhancement. But is microdosing really delivering all of those benefits? Or is it just a placebo effect? On the one hand, developing evidence from studies with psychedelics taken at high doses does indicate that these substances may plausibly have a range of positive effects.
Healthcare Dive
APRIL 8, 2022
Treatment with Aduhelm would only be covered for patients enrolled in a clinical trial under the policy, which largely follows a draft proposal released in January.
Speaker: Simran Kaur, Founder & CEO at Tattva Health Inc.
The healthcare landscape is being revolutionized by AI and cutting-edge digital technologies, reshaping how patients receive care and interact with providers. In this webinar led by Simran Kaur, we will explore how AI-driven solutions are enhancing patient communication, improving care quality, and empowering preventive and predictive medicine. You'll also learn how AI is streamlining healthcare processes, helping providers offer more efficient, personalized care and enabling faster, data-driven
Healthcare IT News - Telehealth
APRIL 7, 2022
Bayer to launch 27 telemedicine centres over 2 years in India. German multinational pharmaceutical company Bayer is setting up 27 telemedicine centres in 12 districts across eight states in India over the next two years through Bayer Foundation India. The company has identified the states of Bihar, Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, Karnataka, Gujarat, Uttar Pradesh, Maharashtra, and Madhya Pradesh to launch telemedicine facilities that will provide healthcare via telehealth.
Healthcare It News
APRIL 8, 2022
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Bill of Health
APRIL 6, 2022
By Dustin Marlan. Following a recent wave of unbridled positivity culminating in a “shroom boom,” the psychedelic renaissance now finds itself under fire amidst concerns of predatory capitalism , cultural appropriation , adverse psychological effects , and sexual abuse and boundary issues by guides and therapists. Nonetheless, the psychedelics industry is moving ahead at full speed.
Healthcare Dive
APRIL 7, 2022
Among the top five telehealth diagnoses in January, COVID-19 tied for second with acute respiratory diseases and infections. Mental health conditions were by far the most common diagnosis, coming in at nearly 60% of all claims.
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MRO Compliance
APRIL 7, 2022
The Patient Right of Access Rule and a Look at Enforcement Actions. April 7, 2022. Healthcare IT Today. New government regulations never stop in healthcare. It’s just the nature of the business and that’s unlikely to change. However, the reality of this is that some rules get more attention than others. One rule that I think some have missed is the Patient Right of Access rule.
Healthcare IT News - Telehealth
APRIL 6, 2022
"Those of you who think that I'm going to give you a technology talk, you might as well leave now," said Roberta Schwartz, chief innovation officer at Houston Methodist at HIMSS22 this past month. While technology is key to delivering virtual care at scale, the story of the sprawling Texas health system's tele-ICU system, the tale of "getting from ground zero to where we are today," is really "a story of change management," said Schwartz.
Bill of Health
APRIL 7, 2022
(Clockwise from top left: Kwasi Adusei, Ismail Lourido Ali, Jonathan Perez-Reyzin, Dustin Marlan.). We are excited to welcome our inaugural group of affiliated researchers for the Project on Psychedelics Law and Regulation (POPLAR). Through regular contributions to Bill of Health , as well as workshops and other projects, POPLAR affiliated researchers will share their expertise and perspectives on developments in psychedelics law and policy.
Healthcare Dive
APRIL 7, 2022
This is the fourth transaction for the newly minted Advocate Aurora Enterprise, which launched last year with the aim of building a portfolio of companies beyond acute medical care.
Speaker: Jack Clough, Chief Growth Officer
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MRO Compliance
APRIL 6, 2022
Fast Focus: Information Sharing. Background Summary. The 21st Century Cures Act aims to improve access to health information and a connected healthcare ecosystem by establishing interoperability and anti-information blocking requirements. What started nearly two decades ago with regional Health Information Exchanges (HIEs) has evolved into an inexorable force for good. under the Cures Act and the CMS Interoperability and Patient Access Final Rules.
Healthcare It News
APRIL 6, 2022
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Bill of Health
APRIL 4, 2022
By Bailey Kennedy. Statistics released at the end of last year confirmed what many already knew anecdotally to be true. Many women had turned to home births during the pandemic. While the absolute number of women who chose to use home birth to deliver their children was quite small — about 9,000 more women chose to give birth at home in 2020 versus 2019 — the percentage increase was notable.
Healthcare Dive
APRIL 8, 2022
The draft guidance, which replaces a 2018 document, sets recommendations for how medical device companies should approach cybersecurity in premarket submissions.
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Payroll optimization can be one of the most time-consuming and complex factors of small business management. Yet, organizations that crack the code on streamlining employee compensation often discover innovative avenues for growth. With the right strategies in place, outsourcing and streamlining payroll processes can result in substantial time and resource savings.
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