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Caption Health Receives CE Mark for AI Ultrasound Tech

HIT Consultant

Today, it can be used at scale to detect signs of heart failure in at-risk patients in doctors’ offices and even at home, helping to prevent avoidable hospitalizations and support improved clinical outcomes. since it received FDA 510(k) clearance in 2020. “Our

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The Pandemic Treaty and Intellectual Property Sharing: Making Vaccine Knowledge a Public Good 

Bill Of Health

The COVID-19 pandemic has laid bare the lack of regulation for the sharing of intellectual property (IP) and technology needed for an effective and equitable response to the crisis. The COVID-19 pandemic demonstrates that it is difficult to regulate the open sharing of IP/know-how and technology while a global health emergency is unfolding.

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Strengthening Healthcare Resilience: A Vendor Checklist for Data Security and Business Continuity

HIT Consultant

Its core structure is based on ISO/IEC 27001 (see below) and 27002 and incorporates more than 40 other security and privacy-related regulations, standards, and frameworks providing comprehensive and prescriptive coverage. With expertise in leading teams and ensuring successful project execution.

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With QAPIs, Home Health Providers Should Opt For Tailored Approaches

Home Health Care

Curating a specific plan based on a home health provider’s needs, deficiencies and vulnerabilities is key to having successful Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement (QAPI) programs. Broadly, QAPI refers to any kind of auditing or quality metric standards a home health agency hopes to abide by.

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AI-Assisted Diagnostic’s Intersection with Risk Assessment: The Future of Medical Device Technology

HIT Consultant

While these algorithms rely on vast amounts of patient data to learn and function effectively, this data can be anonymized and secured in accordance with HIPAA regulations to prevent unauthorized access and potential breaches.

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BREAKING NEWS: Update to COVID-19 Emergency Declaration Blanket Waivers for Specific Providers

Briggs Healthcare

We also recommend that providers continue to follow CDC guidance for preventing the spread of COVID-19 especially during activities that may increase patient or resident contact. e)(4) CMS waived the requirement that prevents a physician from delegating a task when the regulations specify that the physician must perform it personally.

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5 Healthcare Call Center Challenges and How to Solve Them

Sequence Health

Ensure that call center agents are well-trained in HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act) compliance and other relevant regulations to safeguard patient data. Solution Implement stress management programs, regular breaks, and work rotation schedules to prevent agent burnout.