EPtalk by Dr. Jayne 7/11/24 – HIStalk
It’s a milestone week at HIStalk as this edition of EPtalk marks my 1,400th post. I was struggling with ideas on what to write about, but a veritable treasure trove of topics came my…
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Tag: covid-19
The reckoning for racially biased pulse oximeters is coming due
Amid a national reckoning with racism spurred by the COVID-19 death rate among Black Americans, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s standards for pulse oximeters – those all-too-common devices that use light to measure…
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Healthcare Identity Crisis: How CIAM Saves Lives in the Digital Age
Mifan Careem – Chief Solutions Officer and Head of Healthcare at WSO2
In today’s rapidly evolving healthcare landscape, the shift towards digital services isn’t just about convenience; it’s crucial for effectively maneuvering patient care and…
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Q&A: Patient safety derives from data-driven leadership
Patient safety challenges are exacerbated by healthcare workforce challenges. However, a workplace culture focused on measuring what goes wrong and making changes to address root causes – powered by reporting and analytics technology and…
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Digital healthcare market predicted to hit $836bn by 2031
The global digital healthcare market is on a trajectory for significant expansion, with a projected value of $836.10 billion by 2031, according to a report. The report, published by Coherent Market Insights on 4 July…
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MBS review wants to retain first video telehealth consult with specialists
A review committee tasked to advise the Australian government on publicly funded services listed on the Medicare Benefits Schedule has released its official recommendations on implementing subsidised telehealth services in the country. This comes as…
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Cancer patient safety, satisfaction high with virtual radiation care
By Anuja Vaidya
June 25, 2024 – Radiation oncology treatment provided via telehealth is associated with high patient satisfaction and safety and substantial cost savings, according to research published in JAMA Network Open.
The study assessed Memorial…
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Medicare Telehealth Flexibilities Will Expire In December. Congress Needs To Act Swiftly, Experts Say – MedCity News
Before Covid-19, only a small sliver of Medicare beneficiaries could access virtual care. They had to be in a rural setting, not an urban or suburban setting. They also could only use telehealth in…
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Medical Information Protection in Internet Hospital Apps in China: Scale Development and Content Analysis
Background: Hospital apps are increasingly being adopted in many countries, especially since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. Web-based hospitals can provide valuable medical services and enhanced accessibility. However, increasing concerns about personal information…
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