Healthcare IT Today

APRIL 19, 2021

The following is a guest article by Stephanie Jamison, Director of Regulatory Affairs at Greenway Health, a leading health information technology services provider.

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FierceHealthIT

MARCH 29, 2024

As public health officials nationwide sound the alarm on a “tripledemic”—the emergence of the respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), the influenza virus and the COVID-19 virus simultaneously—pregnant w | Given that Medicaid and CHIP cover a significant portion of all pregnancies in America—especially for historically disadvantaged groups—policy actions (..)

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Health Populi

JUNE 5, 2022

Consumers Overpay for Generic Drugs , a new paper from the Leonard Schaeffer Center for Health Policy & Economics asserts, with recommendations to address the intermediaries who benefit from the way Americans currently pay for medicines. health citizens access to high-value and lifesaving meds.

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JULY 17, 2023

Most patients, nurses and doctors believe that health insurance plans reduce access to health care which contributes to clinician burnout and increases costs, based on three surveys conducted by Morning Consult for the American Hospital Association (AHA).

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FierceHealthIT

MARCH 7, 2024

Healthcare policy wins and promises of further action on prescription drug prices, insurance coverage and reproductive care access are primed for the spotlight when President Joe Biden takes the ro | Speech previews from the White House celebrate and call for expansions to the Inflation Reduction Act.

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MARCH 25, 2022

Access to the Internet has been a key determinant of health — or more aptly, death — during the COVID-19 pandemic. Americans lacked Internet access were more likely to die due to complications from the coronavirus, according to a study published in JAMA Network Open this month. COVID-19 deaths per 100,000 were preventable.

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Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

AUGUST 9, 2021

Enterprise Taxonomy: Node settings: Exclude from Accelerate RSS feed

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Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

JANUARY 11, 2023

The Kaiser Family Foundation recently looked at state trends with regard to expanding access to telehealth-based behavioral care during the pandemic and found that states see telemedicine as a key component of maintaining access to behavioral healthcare for Medicaid enrollees. This article was updated with additional comments.

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Health Populi

JULY 14, 2023

It’s also a factor that bolsters health equity and access. This news is most welcome in light of growing access challenges for women’s health care in the U.S. We’re in the midst of a “don’t blink” era when it comes to women’s health care access and equity. “The world needs it.

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Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

APRIL 3, 2024

Their request that DEA expedite the release of a revised proposed rule to permit and regulate the prescribing of controlled substances through telehealth as soon as possible, they said timeliness is crucial for access to mental health, substance use disorder and other telehealth care.

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Health Populi

JULY 14, 2022

In 2020, Sharecare began a collaboration with the Boston University School of Public Health to expand the Index, including drivers of health such as, Healthcare access (like physician supply per 1,000 residents). Food access (looking at grocery store concentrations vs. food deserts). Economic activity (e.g.,

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Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

JANUARY 24, 2022

ATA Action, which will be helmed by ATA Vice President of Public Policy Kyle Zebley, will also push for appropriate payment policies to safeguard access to virtual care. "Over the past two-plus years, telehealth has proven to be a lifeline to patients with limited or no access to necessary care.

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Health Populi

APRIL 16, 2024

Health care is delivered through an omnichannel platform accessible to all consumers, tailored for personalization. Quincy’s community appreciates that everyone has access to primary and tertiary care, most of which starts with virtual services delivered at home or work or on-the-go. Telehealth happens across the U.S.

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Healthcare IT Today

JANUARY 27, 2023

Even an ‘Internal Breach’ is a Breach According to an announcement on its website , Alabama-based DCH Health Systems fired an employee for accessing and viewing over 2,500 patient records “without a legitimate business need related to the employee’s job duties.” HIPAA includes a requirement for MINIMUM NECESSARY ACCESS.

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Health Populi

MARCH 17, 2022

Thus, millions of Americans continue to lack access to primary care compared with peers in other nations, according to a report from The Commonwealth Fund. Compares, assesses four aspects of primary care for health citizens living in eleven wealthy nations: Accessibility. Continuity. Comprehensiveness. Coordination.

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Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

All members will cooperate to review and deliberate policies and plans for supporting the development, commercialisation, insurance coverage, and market expansion of bio-health technologies. Previously, these processes have been hindered by the compartmentalisation of various government agencies.

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Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

NOVEMBER 23, 2020

Much has been made of telehealth's potential to bridge the accessibility gap for those who may be otherwise underserved by the healthcare systems. The paper authors noted that for some people with disabilities widespread access to telehealth services could improve healthcare. THE LARGER TREND. Robin Kelly, D-Ill., in October.

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Healthcare Exchange Standards

APRIL 16, 2024

I will be speaking at an event coming up on Access Control. Join us for the FHIR® Access Control Meetup where we'll take a closer look at the real-world challenges and solutions. Here's what you can look forward to: Privacy Policy Foundations : Dive into the essentials with John Moehrke, HL7 Security Workgroup Co-Chair.

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Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

MAY 12, 2022

The National Committee for Quality Assurance released a white paper this week exploring the root causes of disparities in virtual care access. The spike in telehealth use triggered by COVID-19 has prompted examinations of its potential role in both expanding access to and enacting hurdles to care. Lack of broadband access.

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DigitalHealth

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

Mid and South Essex NHS FT is working with Diligram on the MyStaff app, which allows staff access to key documents and vital policies.

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OCTOBER 27, 2023

Hospitals say they are disappointed to lose a policy that had "corrected a longstanding barrier to access."

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Healthcare IT Today

APRIL 11, 2024

As part of this setup, implement role-based permissions to control access to patient data based on users’ roles and responsibilities within your organization. Assign server permissions and privileges on a need-to-know basis to minimize the risk of unauthorized access.

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Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

JANUARY 30, 2023

It was also noted that the department did not manage implementation risks associated with temporary or permanent telehealth changes in accordance with its risk management policy. Still, both temporary and permanent expansion of MBS telehealth items were largely informed by "robust" policy advice and planning, the audit emphasised.

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Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

JUNE 2, 2021

"Our goal is to ensure these services remain accessible after the COVID-19 pandemic," continued Scott, who has cosponsored two major telehealth bills in Congress. " He predicted that in the shorter term, elected officials will extend the flexibilities rather than enact new policies. Tim Scott, R-S.C.,

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Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

JUNE 24, 2021

It found that 22 states changed laws or policies during that time period to require more robust insurance coverage of telemedicine. Of the 22 states that expanded access to telemedicine during the pandemic, the report found that most pursued changes via administrative action. These policies do not all carry equal impact.

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Healthcare IT Today

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

The computerization of daily life has evolved from a set of technical decisions to a matter of urgent public policy over the past few decades. I talked to Kyle Zebley, senior vice president of public policy at the ATA, about the organization’s determination to enter these policy areas.

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FierceHealthIT

MAY 13, 2019

Improving patients' access to behavioral health care isn't just important for addressing individuals' overall healthcare but it could also save U.S. hospitals millions, according to a new analysis from the American Hospital Association.

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JANUARY 26, 2021

"I've been doing this a long time, and I've never seen anything like this," said Claudia Tucker, senior vice president of government affairs at Teladoc, during the third installment of the American Telemedicine Association's EDGE policy conference on Tuesday. "State policy matters. Michelle Benson, R-Anoka.

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Health Populi

MAY 29, 2019

Enlightened health/care industry and public policy stakeholders have begun to embrace and address social determinants of health. Bridging Gaps to Build Healthy Communities , a study from the Anthem Public Policy Institute, responds to this question.

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Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

Consulting which looked into the cybersecurity landscape of the region and how policies and other measures apply in the rising remote care segment. While policies allow data transfer between and beyond hospitals, these protections are also "not well-established" and challenges persist in enforcing them. report emphasised.

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Health Populi

JULY 5, 2021

Without access to connectivity during the pandemic, too many people could not work for their living, attend school and learn, connect with loved ones, or get health care. On the downside, lack of access to digital tools and literacies can increase disparities among people already at-risk for other social determinants of health.

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Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

MAY 27, 2021

"On one hand, from this survey, I believe telehealth can increase access," she said. "On the other hand, as a health economist, I worry that market concentration will reduce access." we talk about this iron triangle of healthcare, which is quality, access, and cost," said Walia. " WHY IT MATTERS.

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OCTOBER 25, 2022

HIMSS is calling on healthcare stakeholders to get involved in two initiatives to help expand access to quality care for underserved and at-risk populations. As part of its Global Health Equity Week, HIMSS (parent organization of Healthcare IT News), is promoting two policy campaigns, at the federal and state level, respectively.

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Electronic Health Reporter

JANUARY 6, 2022

A new report from Reason Foundation, Cicero Institute and Pioneer Institute rates every state’s telehealth policy for patient access and ease of providing virtual care. The article Study Rates Every State’s Telehealth Laws For Patient Access appeared first on electronichealthreporter.com.

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Health Populi

OCTOBER 14, 2019

They looked into the education systems and student outcomes in communities, identifying different input factors like the cost and scarcity of textbooks, school meals, or physical access to institutions. Transportation, Access to health care services, and. Consider the equation: Mobile Clinics + Vaccine + Lentils.

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Health Populi

OCTOBER 21, 2018

. “For whom” more often than not means those who have been long-overlooked by healthcare providers, technology developers, and public policy: the sicker, the frailer, the disenfranchised, the less affluent, the less educated, the geographically isolated, and folks without broadband access.

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Health Recovery Solutions

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

Attendees shared and learned about innovative care models ( like Lee Health's remote patient management program ), new research, and advances in the world of virtual care.

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