Novo Nordisk is slashing prices of several insulin products by up to 75% amid growing political scrutiny on the prices of these older but still expensive diabetes medicines. The announcement Tuesday comes two weeks…
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By Jill McKeon March 14, 2023 – HHS requested $78 million in funding for its Office for Civil Rights (OCR) for FY 2024, signifying a $38 million increase from last year’s budget….
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What Is DICOM?DICOM refers to the internationally recognized standard protocol for storing and exchanging digital medical images. It was developed by the National Electrical Manufacturers Association and the American College of Radiology in the…
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Pediatric mental health, violence against healthcare staff, and challenges regarding maternal-fetal medicine are among the top patient safety issues for 2023, according to ECRI. The annual report also noted certain patient safety concerns that…
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More than a decade after the Affordable Care Act was signed into law, U.S. healthcare costs continue to spiral at rates unseen in the rest of the developed world.
But while healthcare costs overall are…
A recent article in JAMA Health Forum caught my eye with this title: “Association of Primary Care Visit Length With Potentially Inappropriate Prescribing.” The study’s goal was to answer the question, “Are primary care…
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Yes, telemedicine has finally made it into the mainstream of healthcare delivery. From the comfort, ease and safety of their own homes, patients are seeing doctors of all stripes.But what about what happens with…
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David Lareau is CEO of Medicomp Systems of Chantilly, VA.
Tell me about yourself and the company.
I’ve been with Medicomp about 20 years and CEO for 10. Medicomp’s core business is connecting…
Patients at University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust (UHNM) can now access a new online portal, providing patients with their Personal Health Record, designed to make it easier for them to view information…
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In todays fast-paced world, it is easy to miss out on important information, especially if you are trying to keep up with a lot of different sources. That is where the daily digest comes in – it is a tool that compiles all the posts created on the previous day, providing you with a convenient […]
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