NJ Psychiatric Practice Fined for HIPAA Privacy Rule Violation – JD Supra
NJ Psychiatric Practice Fined for HIPAA Privacy Rule Violation JD Supra Powered by WPeMatico
Is 911 outdated and in need of a behavioral health transformation?
As many as 15% of 911 calls are for behavioral health emergencies. Some experts want to dispatch healthcare professionals rather than armed police officers for calls related to mental health or homelessness. Powered by WPeMatico
Horizon Health gains operational ROI from EHR and telehealth integration
The behavioral health provider’s virtual care visits now have higher satisfaction rates and offer an improved patient experience, its CIO says. Further, there’s been a big reduction in technical support tickets and general staff burden. Powered by WPeMatico
There’s No Anki Card for Empathy
(MedPage Today) — *Patient’s name has been changed As a medical student on my primary care rotation, I reviewed my next patient’s medical records. Ms. Jones* was a 47-year-old female with a past medical history of breast cancer. Upon entering… Powered by WPeMatico
‘It’s Total Charlatanism’: What We Heard This Week
(MedPage Today) — “It’s total charlatanism.” — Thomas Albini, MD, of the University of Miami in Florida, discussing eye injuries from unproven stem cell treatments claiming to treat eye and neurological conditions. “To see something like this… Powered by WPeMatico
Why Isn’t Buprenorphine Available at All Pharmacies?
(MedPage Today) — You’re dealing with a life-threatening illness that has an effective treatment. The only problem is the medication is only available at about 60% of pharmacies. What now? This isn’t a hypothetical for patients with opioid use… Powered by WPeMatico
To Fight the Gun Epidemic, Think Like a Parent
(MedPage Today) — Each year, around Father’s Day, I find myself moved by two powerful memories, one involving my father, the other my sons, and both involving guns. The first memory is of my dad looking over me as I fired a .22 caliber rifle… Powered by WPeMatico
South Dakota Expands Medicaid Bringing Health Coverage to More than 52,000 State Residents
The Biden-Harris Administration encourages newly eligible South Dakotans to apply for coverage. Powered by WPeMatico
HHS Announces Actions to Lower Health Care Costs and Allow Medicare to Negotiate Lower Drug Prices
HHS Announces Actions to Lower Health Care Costs and Allow Medicare to Negotiate Lower Drug Prices Powered by WPeMatico
How I Became the Singing Doctor
(MedPage Today) — When I was 6 years old, I made a public declaration that I would become a singing doctor. I knew I wanted to be a doctor, influenced by my pediatrician, and I also loved singing. So, at that time, it made perfect sense to me… Powered by WPeMatico