Mon.Sep 07, 2020

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Medical devices sold in Great Britain to require a new UK product safety marking

Mobi Health News

The UK government has released a proposed regime on the regulation of medical devices in Great Britain, Northern Ireland and the European Union post Brexit. Under the guidance, the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) will continue to recognise CE marks and certificates issued by European Economic Area-based Notified Bodies until 30 June 2023.

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Countries worldwide share perspectives on pandemic-era digital innovation

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

The COVID-19 crisis has shown in no uncertain terms the value and criticality of having a digitised and connected healthcare ecosystem: one that enables easy access to near-real-data, supports the demands of virtual care, prioritises patient experience and protects patient data. Every nation's experience with this pandemic has been different – just as their own efforts to advance and innovate their information and technology infrastructures have their own unique imperatives.

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Will telehealth momentum help the oldest adults during Covid-19?

Aging in Place Technology Watch

What happens when people avoid health-related in-person care? Nearly a third of older adults, according to a National Council on Aging post , are foregoing visits to emergency rooms, afraid of contracting the virus, or avoiding outpatient visits , afraid of catching Covid-19 or concerned about cost of care. And the cumulative number of lost visits since mid-March continues to grow.

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Happy Labor Day!

Healthcare IT Today

Happy Labor Day to everyone out there! We’re taking the day off today at Healthcare IT Today, but we thought we’d share this quote I love about the value of hard work which seems fitting for Labor Day. “Nothing ever comes to one that is worth having except as a result of hard work.” – […].

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HIPAA Compliance: Can Your Organization Avoid Costly Government Penalties and Fines?

Colington Consulting was established in 2013 and helps organizations achieve HIPAA compliance and ensures clients stay current with the latest enforcement trends. We provide a full range of HIPAA compliance services and consulting. What separates us from our competitors is our knowledge of HIPAA compliance regulations and their application to each of our client’s particular scenarios and requirements.

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The Burden of Depression in the Pandemic – Greater Among People With Fewer Resources

Health Populi

In the U.S., symptoms of depression were three-times greater in April 2020 in the COVID-19 pandemic than in 2017-2018. And rates for depression were even higher among women versus men, along with people earning lower incomes, losing jobs, and having fewer “social resources” — that is, at greater risk of isolation and loneliness. America’s health system should be prepared to deal with a “probable increase” in mental illness after the pandemic, researchers recom