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News from the Consumer Technology Association and Withings Further Demonstrates Private Sector’s Role in the Pandemic and Public Health

Health Populi

This week, announcements from the Consumer Technology Association (CTA) and Withings further bolster the case for the private sector bolstering public health in this pandemic…and future ones to come beyond the Age of the Coronavirus. On 27th July, CTA announced the Association’s launch of the Public Health Tech Initiative.

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Ryan Haight Act Telemedicine: AHA Calls on DEA to Release Special Registration Now

Telebehavioral Health Institute

The American Hospital Association (AHA) recently sent a letter to the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) urging the agency to advance its proposed rules on the Special Registration for Telemedicine under the Ryan Haight Act. AHA Stresses the Importance of Updating Ryan Haight Act Telemedicine Regulations.

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Essential Telemedicine Terms Clinicians Should Know

Enzyme Health

Applying for telemedicine jobs and want to stand out? This quick telehealth glossary covers the basic terminology telemedicine clinicians should know. ATA : ATA stands for the American Telemedicine Association and is the prominent professional telemedicine organization in the United States.

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DEA Proposes New Rules for Telehealth Prescriptions

Telebehavioral Health Institute

They explained their focus on expanding patient access to critical therapies beyond the May 11 end of the COVID-19 public health emergency. Developed with the US Department of Health and Human Services and the US Department of Veterans Affairs, the proposed rules propose to extend many of the flexibilities adopted during COVID.

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Trust Is a Key Social Currency for COVID-Embattled Consumers

Health Populi

Combine these new life-flows with conflicting information about the nature, severity, and life-span of COVID-19: From three levels of government leaders: The President and the Executive Branch at the Federal Level, Governors of States, and Mayors of cities; Public health agencies, especially the U.S. The economic recession in the U.S.

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Value-Based Health Care Needs All Stakeholders at the Table – Especially the Patient

Health Populi

Note: I may be biased as a University of Michigan graduate of both the School of Public Health and Rackham School of Graduate Studies in Economics]. health care, patient assistance programs, Medicare Advantage plans, and the bundling of proven high-value preventive services into the Affordable Care Act. .”

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Color Me Healthy – Pantone’s Forecast on Post-Pandemic Well-Being and Design

Health Populi

The “vaxinista” theme appearing on clothes and accessories, combining “fashionista” and “vaccine” to show off one’s commitment to public health on social media and in selfies. The “Xupermask” made of silicon and athletic mesh fabric, a joint venture of Will.i.am