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Bridging Healthcare Disparities in Limb Loss Through Data-Driven Strategies

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Limb loss and limb difference place a substantial financial burden on individuals and healthcare systems, with lifetime healthcare costs averaging $509,275 for someone with limb loss, compared to $361,200 for those without.

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How extending virtual options can drive value-based care

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"As the lead for the Lung Tumour Stream, I regularly reviewed the findings from the Victorian Lung Cancer Registry report, which showed that we were performing well compared to other healthcare providers. There is also a plan to expand it to its community healthcare programs.

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Telemedicine boosts access, decreases inequities in Montana

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The cost of travel and long distances between healthcare providers and patients are commonly cited reasons for patients to delay or avoid medical care. The use of telehealth technology can improve healthcare access for Montanans living in rural and tribal communities by providing access to primary care and specialty services.

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How Digital Health and Online Games Are Transforming Therapy

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For this reason, some healthcare providers are incorporating these games into cognitive therapy for aging individuals as well as younger people recovering from traumatic brain injuries. By offering fun yet challenging mental exercises, digital games provide an enjoyable way to boost cognitive resilience.

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OCR fines 11 healthcare orgs for HIPAA right of access cases

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OCR's enforcement actions, which include some substantial monetary penalties for the following healthcare providers, and compelled them to furnish patients with timely copies of their health records: Peoria and Canton, Illinois-based ACPM Podiatry , failed to provide a former patient with his requested medical records, according to OCR.

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From Code to Compassion: How Analytics Put Dignity into End-of-Life Care

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By integrating analytics into electronic health records (EHRs) and other patient data systems, healthcare providers can access real-time, precise information that helps them prioritize pain management, reduce unnecessary interventions, and adjust treatment based on the individuals changing condition.

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Telehealth Partnerships: A Value-Added Service for Providers

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Once the pandemic had passed, many people realized they preferred the convenience of remote access provided. From grocery shopping to healthcare appointments to work, the post-Covid culture expected remote-access options. Telehealth gives healthcare providers a tool for delivering that option.