It’s more important than ever for providers to communicate with patients and their families, speaking honestly about what to expect from end-of-life care, say experts. Powered by WPeMatico
The smart device, a prototype by Fab Lab Bahrain, reportedly uses UV-C light that kills or inactivates a range of microorganisms by disrupting their DNA or RNA. Powered by WPeMatico
The Indian Health Service is announcing the national expansion of the Community Health Aide Program. The program provides education and training of tribal community health providers to increase access to quality health care, health promotion and disease prevention services. As an expansion of the Alaska Community Health Aide Program, the national CHAP will be consistent ...
The U.S. Surgeon General and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services today released a public service announcement (PSA) ahead of the Fourth of July weekend imploring Americans to take action and to remember: COVID Stops With Me. The PSA from Surgeon General VADM Jerome M. Adams, M.D., M.P.H., reminds everyone to do their ...
An interview with Dr Helmi Zakariah, CEO, AIME. Powered by WPeMatico
The finalized deal, first valued at $600 million when it was announced in January, is worth $150 million in cash and 4.6 million shares of Teladoc stock. Powered by WPeMatico
“We are hearing from patients and providers who are concerned about when Medicare’s temporary changes to telehealth rules will be rolled back and whether they will receive any advance notice,” they said. Powered by WPeMatico
Despite the benefits, barriers remain in place, preventing the widespread, long-term use of the service. Powered by WPeMatico
The HITN team recaps ATA 2020 and recent congressional hearings, and discusses general trends in telehealth. Powered by WPeMatico
The two pilot projects involve using voice-recognition technology to remind patients to take medication and connecting individuals with others through an online community. Powered by WPeMatico