Healthcare It News

SEPTEMBER 20, 2022

ATA is taking the week to encourage telehealth solution providers, hospital systems and medical practices, patient advocacy leaders, policymakers and other stakeholders to examine hybrid care models that include in-person and virtual care. WHY IT MATTERS.

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HIT Consultant

MAY 14, 2024

– Todd, a seasoned legal professional with extensive experience in the life sciences industry, brings a unique combination of legal expertise and patient advocacy to the table. A Passion for Patient Advocacy Todd’s commitment extends beyond legal expertise.

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Bill of Health

OCTOBER 11, 2023

Medical Product Industry Ties to Patient Advocacy Organizations’ Executive Leadership. The Regulatory Repercussions of Approving Muscular Dystrophy Medications on the Basis of Limited Evidence. Ann Intern Med. 2023 Aug 22. Epub ahead of print. Bhat S, Ross JS, Ramachandran R. JAMA Intern Med. 2023 Aug 21:e232842.

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Healthcare IT Today

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

Instead of being seen as just a series of numbers, financial statements, and outcomes, a successful revenue cycle should encompass the entire patient journey – which should continue to be the central focus and the heart of healthcare.

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HIT Consultant

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

Likewise, when potentially lifesaving drugs are discovered, patient advocacy groups may petition to accelerate review timelines. A recent example is the September 2022 approval of RELYVRIO, a drug for ALS (Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis) or Lou Gehrig’s disease that slows the loss of physical function.

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Mobi Health News

SEPTEMBER 20, 2019

OMNY Health, which helps hospitals monetize operational data, took home the audience choice grand prize.

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HIT Consultant

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

With this partnership, we’re now making it possible to not only identify the critical encounters and optimal opportunities for intervention in the ophthalmic patient journey, but can now link those events to specific biomarkers that may hold clues to improved and more targeted therapies,” said Lawrence Whittle, President, Verana Health.

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HIT Consultant

APRIL 26, 2024

Specialty-Trained Staff: Over 1,500 specialty-trained pharmacists, 5,000 patient advocacy team members, and dedicated Specialty360 teams create a comprehensive support system for patients across all specialty conditions and therapies.

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American Medical Compliance

AUGUST 15, 2024

Additionally, this principle requires that healthcare professionals take actions to promote the well-being and health of patients, prioritizing positive outcomes and minimizing harm. Understanding Nonmaleficence in Healthcare Complementary to the principle of beneficence, nonmaleficence means “do no harm.”

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HIT Consultant

MARCH 14, 2024

– The diverse group brings together leading non-profit research institutions, patient advocacy organizations, and healthcare providers alongside major technology companies. What You Should Know: – The Coalition for Health AI (CHAI) announced today a significant milestone with the formation of its founding partner group.

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Health Populi

JUNE 8, 2022

And that involvement in social media is intimately woven with Stacy’s patient advocacy journey….for Health care executive first; patient advocacy followed. Stacy doubled down on the explanation of being a “healthcare executive” before morphing into patient advocate. for herself and for her son, Emmett.

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Healthcare It News

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

ADVICE FOR OTHERS Carey's advice for his peers considering similar technology implementations includes: Involve all levels of the organization, from frontline staff through to top leadership Involve multiple industry experts in all fields Include patient advocacy teams Build a test lab and require vendors to provide test equipment to test integration, (..)

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Natalia Mazina

JULY 3, 2022

Several pharmacists and patient advocacy groups filed legal actions against the DHCS and worked with legislature to eliminate these chargebacks to pharmacies. This lead to overpayments to pharmacies.

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HIT Consultant

AUGUST 22, 2024

– Establishing a strong network of over 2,000 religious, social, government, and community-based organizations, as well as patient advocacy groups.

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HIT Consultant

OCTOBER 31, 2022

Patient advocacy organizations and medical specialty societies can serve as a liaison between patients and providers in bi-directional engagement, closing gaps in the patient journey and ultimately driving innovation for higher quality care. David Voccola, Sr. Angela Kennedy, Director of Strategic Operations at IQVIA.

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HIT Consultant

APRIL 14, 2022

The platform has key partners including a well-known patient advocacy group and a maternal remote patient monitoring platform, Happy Mama by Reach. “Reach is elated to partner with Vital Start.

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Bill of Health

AUGUST 29, 2024

In June 2023, we gathered representatives from patient advocacy groups, leading cancer care centers, children’s hospitals, and academic medical centers to discuss potential, feasible avenues to reform. Congress appears to have little appetite to revolutionize the practice of medicine by creating federal licensure.

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Healthcare IT Today

OCTOBER 26, 2022

RARE Disease Patient Advocacy Summit. Just to give you a feel, Colin Hung and myself covered the following conferences: Civitas Networks for Health 2022 Annual Conference, a Collaboration with the DirectTrust Summit. SHSMD Connections 2022. Stericycle Communication Solution’s User Conference. eClinicalWorks National Conference.

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HIT Consultant

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

With this partnership, we’re now making it possible to not only identify the critical encounters and optimal opportunities for intervention in the ophthalmic patient journey, but can now link those events to specific biomarkers that may hold clues to improved and more targeted therapies,” said Lawrence Whittle, President, Verana Health.

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HIT Consultant

SEPTEMBER 15, 2021

– Collaborate with community-based organizations and patient advocacy groups to deliver care where the people are. – Collaborate with community-based organizations and patient advocacy groups to deliver care where the people are. – Measure and share results on an ongoing basis for continuous learning.

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HIT Consultant

APRIL 4, 2024

Our collaboration aims to empower these patients to navigate their treatment journeys with more confidence and options,” said Michel van Harten, CEO of myTomorrows. “Collaborating with leading patient advocacy organizations like brainstrust allows myTomorrows to extend our reach to patients affected by numerous conditions.

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Health Populi

MARCH 4, 2021

In 2021, patients-as-health-consumers seek lower health care and prescription drug costs coupled with higher quality care, discovered by the patient advocacy coalition, Consumers for Quality Care. A major side-effect of the coronavirus pandemic in 2020 was its impact on the national U.S.

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Healthcare IT Today

OCTOBER 14, 2022

I previously shared about the amazing time I had listening to patients and caregivers at the RARE Patient Advocacy Summit that is hosted by Global Genes. One of the sessions at the event was a number of organizations that have created health IT applications specific to rare disease.

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HIT Consultant

AUGUST 24, 2021

AllStripes is currently partnering with more than 30 patient advocacy organizations across its 40 conditions, supporting more than 3,000 users to date. . – The funding will support launching 100 new rare disease research programs while expanding global operational footprint, technology and data automation enhancements.

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Bill of Health

AUGUST 4, 2022

One hundred sixty civil rights, medical, scientific, patient advocacy, and women’s health organizations opposed the Coons-Tillis bill, arguing that if it were enacted, “Patients will again be at risk of lacking access to information about their genes, about their very selves.

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Healthcare It News

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

Relationships between the patients may begin when those recently treated are connected with Abiomed's patient advocates that are years out from their cardiac interventions, Shannon Kjellsen, Abiomed's patient advocacy manager, told Healthcare IT News at the event.

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Fierce Healthcare

DECEMBER 8, 2023

Several patient advocacy organizations are urging the Biden administration to look into allegedly misleading marketing from UnitedHealthcare about its Medicare Advantage plans.

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HIT Consultant

OCTOBER 10, 2024

If you want to become a pharmacist, you need to get a Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) degree, which generally takes four years of study after completing two to four years of undergraduate coursework in subjects such as chemistry, biology, and anatomy.

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MedTrainer

JANUARY 26, 2024

Here are some of the key entities and mechanisms involved in enforcing healthcare compliance ethics: Government Regulatory Bodies Licensing Boards Healthcare Organizations and Hospitals Professional Associations Whistleblower Protections Legal System Peer Review Committees External Audits and Inspections Ethics Committees Public and Patient Advocacy (..)

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Healthcare IT Today

OCTOBER 22, 2022

At the recent RARE Patient Advocacy Summit, John caught up with three entrepreneurs who used their personal experiences with rare diseases to create solutions for themselves, their loved ones, and patients facing the same challenges. Read more… A Look at 3 Startups in the Rare Disease Space.

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Health Populi

MARCH 4, 2021

In 2021, patients-as-health-consumers seek lower health care and prescription drug costs coupled with higher quality care, discovered by the patient advocacy coalition, Consumers for Quality Care. A major side-effect of the coronavirus pandemic in 2020 was its impact on the national U.S.

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Jane Sarashon

MAY 22, 2023

This coalition of patient advocacy organizations includes AIDS United, the Allergy & Asthma Network, the American Kidney Fund, Autism Speaks, Black Women’s Health Imperative, the Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation, the Global Liver Institute, National Consumers’ League, and many other patient-driven coalitions.

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HIT Consultant

MAY 2, 2022

To change this, life science and pharmaceutical companies should: – Convene a high-level steering committee of top KOLs and representatives of patient advocacy groups who are passionate about diversity. It’s no surprise that currently, white males dominate the healthcare system.

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The Digital Health Corner

FEBRUARY 10, 2017

A healthcare management company in essence is acting in a patient advocacy role. Having this mindset run in both the forefront and background of operations reminds all concerned that we are dealing with people not the disease they have. The success of such companies is testimony to gaps in care that exist in the system.

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HIT Consultant

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

Automation within healthcare systems must always be balanced with a patient-centric approach. Over the years, mainly due to cost-cutting measures, many healthcare systems have discontinued or reduced the scope of patient advocacy and engagement programs.

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Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

OCTOBER 3, 2023

This patient success story highlights how a proactive approach can make a profound difference in our patients' lives. As an organization we track these patient stories as well as the impact of our support on our clients' objectives.

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American Medical Compliance

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

Ethical Conduct Upholding ethical conduct is paramount.

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