The previous article in this series gave some history of social determinants of health (SDoH) and the importance of addressing them in medicine. This article delves deeper into various aspects of data handling, and…
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It’s always been pretty obvious that factors such as wealth, race, education, and the quality of food and water have enormous impacts on health. But only in the past few years have the medical…
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When someone confronts potentially fatal health issues in their life, it’s always interesting to see how they react and what they do after that experience. That’s why I had to sit down with Jared…
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The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) have taken a bold step by mandating a standard for prior authorization. I talked to Nikki Henck, Senior Director of Utilization Management at Sagility, about the…
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Dichotomy of Healthcare
Dr. Zeev Neuwirth opened the 2023 American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA23) conference and spoke about the dichotomy of healthcare. He shared with the audience that is simultaneously frustrated at and excited…
The DEA has extended remote prescribing of controlled substances until the end of 2024, granting a second extension to consider new regulations. This move eliminates the proposed rule requiring in-person visits for controlled medication…
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Google has introduced advanced capabilities within its Vertex AI platform, tailored for healthcare and life sciences. This enhancement empowers organizations to conduct precise, AI-driven searches within patient data, including clinical records, by integrating with…
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By Victoria Bailey
October 04, 2023 – The American Hospital Association (AHA) has urged Congress and the HHS Office for Civil Rights (OCR) to withdraw the rule related to online tracking technologies, arguing that it violates…
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The American Hospital Association (AHA) strongly opposes the Health and Human Services Office for Civil Rights’ (OCR) online tracking tool regulations, citing conflicts with HIPAA, harm to patients and public health, and detrimental effects…
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The following is a guest article by Yoni Lavi, Founder and CEO at Qtrac
Few things should take priority over access to necessary medications, particularly prescriptions. However, managing your prescription medications at the pharmacy…
