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Old Dogs and New Tricks: A Case for the Principles and Guidelines on Human Rights & Public Health Emergencies

Bill Of Health

Going forward, the Principles may help to prevent some of these failures. Looking back to move forward: why the Principles may help in future pandemics Crystalizing the applicable international law and standards in public health emergencies First, the Principles bridge a much-needed gap in our understanding of public health emergencies.

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The Top 10 Patient Safety Concerns for 2023 Are About Social, Mental and Behavioral Health

Health Populi

In 2014, ECRI pivoted the title of this annual report to “patient safety concerns,” a nuance away from health technology. While technology is embedded in this list, the headlines have more to do with social, mental, and behavioral health than pure-play technology and devices.

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Perspectives on Data Privacy for Direct-to-Consumer Health Apps

Bill Of Health

Direct-to-consumer (DTC) health apps, such as apps that manage our diet, fitness, and sleep, are becoming ubiquitous in our digital world. These apps provide a window into some of the key issues in the world of digital health — including data privacy, data access, data ownership, bias, and the regulation of health technology.

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Big Tech + Digital Health: Even Big-Ticket Mistakes Won’t Dissuade Companies From Healthcare

Health Populi

“Big Tech has the capability to disrupt healthcare, though the complexity of healthcare ecosystems is not making it easy for these companies,” according to Big Tech & Digital Health , a detailed update from HealthXL published last week. Both women are now closely looking at data privacy and private sector-power.

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Health Consumers Expect Healthcare to be Digital (and Secure), Philips Future Health Index Finds

Health Populi

Being Philips, what underpins that quality and experience is technology; Philips explored telehealth, AI, digital health records (DHRs), and other digital health tools that can engage patients. The second chart details the key barriers preventing clinicians from sharing data with patients.

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17 Execs Share How Health IT Can Address Clinician Burnout, Staffing, & Capacity

HIT Consultant

The integration of medical and behavioral health technology for healthcare providers on college campuses can help relieve many issues, including fatigue and burnout, playing a critical role in fusing healthcare and technology that addresses these critical staffing shortages. Tim O’Connell, M.D.,

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Expanded Reimbursement Codes for Remote Therapeutic Monitoring: What This Means for Digital Health

Bill Of Health

New reimbursement codes for virtual patient monitoring may soon be incorporated into Medicare’s fee schedule, signaling the continued expansion and reach of digital health technologies catalyzed by the COVID-19 pandemic. By Adriana Krasniansky. Medicaid Program) to call for the expansion of RPM reimbursement coverage post-pandemic.