Kenyan online pharmacy launches HIV telehealth program
The country’s first telehealth solution provides discreet access to consultation services and medications that can prevent HIV. Powered by WPeMatico
The Little Suicide Construct That Could
(MedPage Today) — Author’s Note The reader will notice that the study discussed in this piece does not use conceptually confusing sensitivity/specificity, exclusion bias in logistic regression, or unstable predictive value typically employed… Powered by WPeMatico
Ethics Consult: Fertilize Human Egg With Neanderthal Sperm?
(MedPage Today) — You make the call Powered by WPeMatico
'I've Never Seen Anything Like This' in the Pediatric ED
(MedPage Today) — Walking out of a shift in the pediatric emergency department (ED) lately is a heavy mix of relief, guilt, and pure exhaustion. Wading through wall-to-wall families, huddled in blankets and sweatshirts through long hours waiting… Powered by WPeMatico
'Licking the Spoon' Can Help Patients Take Their Meds
(MedPage Today) — One of COVID’s few silver linings has been a dramatic decrease in mental health stigma. But let’s admit it, it’s still hard to get patients to accept the idea of taking psychiatric medications. I’ve devised a powerful motivator… Powered by WPeMatico
Disability Community Remembers Pioneering Advocate Lois Curtis
HHS leadership and staff join the disability community in mourning the loss of one of our nation’s greatest advocates, Lois Curtis who passed away last evening. Powered by WPeMatico
Doctor Dives Into Online Therapy
(MedPage Today) — I’ve had my share of therapy. My mother was a clinical psychologist, and I grew up around the concepts of consciousness and the unconscious, growth and awareness, and “authenticity” before “authenticity” was even a buzzword… Powered by WPeMatico
Centura Health blends RPM, carts and Epic EHR for expanded telehealth
“An organization’s digital strategy is often tied to the capability of its EHR, and when that system is feature-rich, it continually evolves,” Centura’s director of virtual care says of Epic’s telehealth capabilities. Powered by WPeMatico
Orlando Health to launch Hospital Care at Home program
It’s the latest health system to embrace the idea that patients with “certain acute conditions can be treated in the comfort of their home with the same level of care and monitoring they would receive within the walls of our hospitals.” Powered by WPeMatico
Senator Warner issues healthcare cybersecurity policy options
His paper calls for a federal healthcare cybersecurity leader and discusses key challenges for regulatory agencies, as well as potential mandates and incentive programs. One industry CISO comments. Powered by WPeMatico