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Coalition of 33 organizations endorses CMS' proposal to quickly cover new medical devices

Fierce Healthcare

The American Telemedicine Association, the College of Healthcare Information Management Executives (CHIME) and Otsuka America Pharmaceutical are among the groups in support of the Centers for Medic | Organizations signed a letter pledging support for a CMS-backed transitional coverage for emergency technologies pathway, which they say could improve (..)

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5 Key Challenges Preventing Innovation in Digital Health

HIT Consultant

These demographic trends are causing shifts within the healthcare sector and resulting in increased expenditure associated with the costs of treatment and prevention in old age. Both a lack of clinical engagement and inadequate resources are two often-cited areas that prevent better integration of otherwise promising digital solutions.

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Infection Prevention Learning Journey 

Briggs Healthcare

At the conclusion of this enduring material, the participant should be better able to: Describe the optimal use and locations for physical barriers and visual indicators to prevent the spread of special pathogens. Explain who is involved in infection prevention and control, and how to break the chain of infection.

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Dubai Health Authority to pilot value-based healthcare with EJADAH

Healthcare It News

” He said: “The model is driven by quality outcomes; it will put health consumers at the centre of the model, focus on preventive care, and reduce healthcare expenditure thus leading to healthcare sustainability.” ” WHY IT MATTERS. ” ON THE RECORD.

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American Brain Foundation Launches $10M Neuroinflammation Research Initiative

HIT Consultant

What You Should Know: – The American Brain Foundation has launched a $10 million cross-disciplinary research initiative that transcends traditional research and philanthropy boundaries by bringing together nonprofit organizations, pharmaceutical and biotech investors, philanthropists, and researchers.

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CareYaya Unveils AI-Powered Smart Glasses to Assist Dementia Patients

HIT Consultant

Medication Reminders: Reads medication labels and provides reminders about dosage and timing, preventing accidental overdoses and improving medication adherence. Object Recognition: Helps with object identification around the home, promoting safety and independence. Shah , CEO and co-founder of CareYaya Health Technologies.

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Limited funding hinders uptake of RPM, DTx in Australia

Healthcare It News

However, those with Type 2 Diabetes cannot access subsidies even where continuous glucose monitoring may improve outcomes and prevent diabetes complications." "[I]t is a mix of these funding models that will allow the gains of remote care to be fully realised," the commission claimed.