Improving the Process of Obtaining Advance Care Plans (ACP)
Anyone that’s been involved in patient care understands how valuable it is for patients to have a well done Advanced Care Plan (ACP) that’s been communicated to their family and caregivers. Trying to do…
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CenterWell Expands Senior Care Footprint with 23 Walmart Locations
What You Should Know: – CenterWell, Humana’s health care services business, announced plans to open 23 senior-focused primary care centers in Walmart Supercenters across Florida, Georgia, Missouri, and Texas. This strategic move aims to…
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Free STI Test Kits Available at Select Georgia Walmarts
What You Should Know: – MISTR, a telemedicine provider for sexual health, is partnering with select Walmart locations in Georgia to offer free at-home STI test kits. This initiative aims to increase access to…
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Efficacy of a Mobile Health App (eMOTIVA) Regarding Compliance With Cardiac Rehabilitation Guidelines in Patients With Coronary Artery Disease: Randomized Controlled Clinical Trial
Background: Cardiac rehabilitation is fundamental among patients recovering from a coronary event, and mHealth technology may constitute a useful tool that provides guidelines based on scientific evidence in an entertaining, attractive, and user-friendly format….
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HHS announces major new AI, cybersecurity and IT reorganization
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services is unveiling a new department-wide restructuring that it says will “streamline and bolster” strategy and policymaking for information technology, cybersecurity, data and artificial intelligence.The aim is…
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Artera Strengthens Footprint in FQHC Market with 12+ New Partners
What You Should Know: – Artera, the SaaS digital health leader in patient communications, announced today a major expansion in the federally qualified health center (FQHC) market with 12+ new partners, two of which…
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Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals investigating cyber attack
NHS England’s cyber security operations centre is investigating a cyber security incident at Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
The trust confirmed that the incident on 17 July 2024 had been “detected and…
EPtalk by Dr. Jayne 7/25/24 – HIStalk
Although technology continues to advance, we are still leaving patients behind. The Washington Post reported recently that 40% of women are delaying their recommended health screenings. The top reasons cited include time constraints, cost,…
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Bone Health Technologies Acquires Wellen for Osteoporosis Care
What You Should Know: – Bone Health Technologies (BHT), a pioneer in non-pharmaceutical bone health solutions acquires Wellen, a Brooklyn-based company focused on personalized exercise programs for osteoporosis designed for women over 50. –…
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