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Six Opportunities to Use the Law to Support Harm Reduction

Bill of Health

Far too often, the public health imperative of harm reduction is blocked by federal policy, state laws, and other structural barriers anchored in the “war on drugs” that reduce the effectiveness of harm reduction efforts. 152.092, repealed by SF 2909) or, at the least, amend them to exclude testing strips (e.g.,

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How we can avoid the 'telehealth cliff'

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

It's become common knowledge, at this point, that the flexibilities enabled by the federal government at the start of the COVID-19 public health emergency prompted an atmospheric jump in telehealth use. Thus, she said, it's up to Congress to address those statutes, as they temporarily did at the start of the pandemic.

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Population Health Outcomes: The Impact of Social Determinants of Health and the Initiatives Being Implemented

Healthcare IT Today

Karen Iapoce, Vice President, Government Programs at ZeOmega Social determinants of health, such as socioeconomic status, education, and access to healthcare, have a profound effect on population health outcomes and contribute to health disparities. The following are quotes from our brilliant Healthcare IT Today Community on this topic.

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Is a Federal Medical License Constitutional?

Bill of Health

A potential constitutional basis for federal licensure could hinge on the Commerce Clause in Article I, which grants Congress the power “To regulate commerce with foreign nations, and among the several states, and with the Indian tribes.”. Michael Young cites the Court’s 1995 ruling in United States v. Tenth Amendment and “Police Power”.

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One expert travels the country to see how telehealth is holding up

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

But managing the shift toward value-based care goals has created a pinch that is difficult to manage for organizations that also are adapting to evolving state and federal policy environments and being asked to do more and more administratively. In the past year, we have rightfully moved away from that.

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How To Keep Up With Healthcare Training Requirements

MedTrainer

Healthcare training requirements are specified by the federal government, state governments, sometimes city governments and accrediting bodies. What Are Healthcare Training Requirements? About half of MedTrainer’s course production is tied to regulatory changes — and we update hundreds of courses a year.

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How To Keep Up With Healthcare Training Requirements

MedTrainer

Healthcare training requirements are specified by the federal government, state governments, sometimes city governments and accrediting bodies. What Are Healthcare Training Requirements? About half of MedTrainer’s course production is tied to regulatory changes — and we update hundreds of courses a year.