Following an investigation into the breach of the protected health information of 14,000 individuals, the U.S. Health and Human Services and the Office of Civil Rights announced a $40,000 settlement with Green Ridge Behavioral…
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The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) faces significant medication management challenges in its transition to the Oracle Health electronic health record (EHR) system. Deputy Inspector General David Case highlighted concerns about inaccurate medication information…
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What You Should Know:
PointClickCare Technologies, a leading healthcare technology platform, today announced the availability of Pharmacy Connect, a solution designed to transform and simplify medication management for care teams in senior living communities and enable collaboration…
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About 7.7 million adults have a co-occurring substance use disorder and mental health condition, yet more than half don’t receive any treatment. A new digital health partnership launched to support this population.
Telemental health provider…
Teletherapy company Talkspace and virtual opioid use disorder treatment company Bicycle Health are partnering to expand access to virtual care for patients of both companies. Talkspace offers therapy for adults, teens 13 to 17, and…
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It may seem obvious that patients’ medication records should be accessible to their doctors, but that’s not always the case. While technology has made it possible for hospitals to amass a mountain of patient…
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The following is a guest article by Eric Elliott, CEO at Altruix
It is an exciting time to be in the behavioral health industry. From the massive expansion of telehealth brought on by the pandemic…
Boulder Care, a virtual provider for substance use disorder, is extending its treatment to adolescents in partnership with UnitedHealthcare Community Plan, the company told MedCity News exclusively.
Portland, Oregon-based Boulder Care works with payers and…
Aerste Howells, Chief Commercial Officer at Icario
What You Should Know:
– Healthcare engagement leader Icario has tapped industry veteran Aerste Howells as its new Chief Commercial Officer, effective January 2nd, 2024.
– Reporting to CEO Marc…
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WeightWatchers, a digital weight loss and management company, has launched a new program to support those taking GLP-1 medications. In addition, WeightWatchers Clinic is now available and gives access to a care team and…
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