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The Light Collective amplifies its call for patient data rights

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In its current state, the bill lacks protections for data not covered by HIPAA, including personal health records, de-identified data and health data shared by patient groups on social media platforms such as Facebook, they argue. But, patients want healthcare's use of AI to be clear.

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COVID-19 telemonitoring tool adapted to prevent heat-related illness

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A recent study published in Nature found 37% of deaths related to heat exposure around the world between 1991 and 2018 were related to global warming caused by humans. They can refer them to a hospital or change their medication. ON THE RECORD.

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Experts showcase digital health solutions that help tackle COVID-19

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

Roger Lim, Dutch government, said principles of privacy and data minimisation were central to building the national contact tracing app: “We opened transparent processes on the technical choices made, because it’s essential to build trust for people to use this app. ON THE RECORD.

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Ethics for AI in Health – A View From The World Health Organization

Jane Sarashon

WHO has released guidance on the use of large multi-modal models (LMMs) in health care which detail 40+ recommendations for stakeholders in the field to consider when deploying AI. The post Ethics for AI in Health – A View From The World Health Organization appeared first on HealthPopuli.com.

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Where telemedicine is headed now that the PHE has ended

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

This change is yet another signal that the country is working to move past the pandemic, which falls in line with recent moves by the federal government to move the pandemic to a more controlled phase. This also happens to coincide with the World Health Organization declaring an end to the COVID-19 global health emergency.

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Climate Change and Neglected Tropical Diseases: Key Takeaways from the WHO-WIPO-WTO Trilateral Symposium

Bill of Health

By Aparajita Lath* The World Health Organization (WHO), in collaboration with the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) and the World Trade Organization (WTO), hosted the 10 th Trilateral Symposium on Human Health and Climate Change in Geneva this November. I would like to thank Dr. G.D

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COVID-19 and the future of care delivery

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

We start with a graphic that shows citizens accessing health and care at different points along a continuum of care. The continuum runs from the home or community setting – through to an acute hospital setting.

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