Central Adelaide Local Health Network introduces digital 'pre-hab' for surgery patients
It seeks to decrease instances of surgical complications which happen in one in five patients. Powered by WPeMatico
What Comes After Death?
(MedPage Today) — I once attended a funeral during which the guests were invited to take a flower from atop a young mother’s casket as a memento. A little boy, her son, was being held by his father. He had been remarkably quiet throughout the… Powered by WPeMatico
How to fix EHRs? One health IT leader has some ideas
“The industry needs to think about how EHR technology most effectively leverages data to the patient’s benefit,” says Amanda Hansen of AdvancedMD. “There’s still work to be done.” Powered by WPeMatico
UK: Experts welcome England's $2.3B plan for digital health and social care
England’s plan for a “digital revolution” in health and social care has been released, including the introduction of annual digital maturity assessments across the NHS. Powered by WPeMatico
Marshfield Clinic creating hospital-at-home program with Dispatch Health
By connecting patients in rural Wisconsin with remote monitoring tools, the health system aims to reduce non-emergency ED visits, improve outcomes and lower costs. Powered by WPeMatico
Following President Biden’s Executive Order to Protect Access to Reproductive Health Care, HHS Announces Guidance to Clarify that Emergency Medical Care Includes Abortion Services
Guidance and communication to providers makes clear that federal law preempts state law in emergency situations. Powered by WPeMatico
Biden-Harris Administration secures 3.2 million doses of Novavax COVID-19 Vaccine
HHS, in collaboration with the Department of Defense (DOD), today announced that it has secured 3.2 million doses of Novavax’s COVID-19 vaccine. Powered by WPeMatico
Six Operation Fly Formula Flights Scheduled for Week of July 11
By July 17, Operation Fly Formula flights will have completed 48 flights and imported more than 55 million 8-ounce bottle equivalents of infant formula. Powered by WPeMatico
Physicians Can Kick Tech's A** Right Back
(MedPage Today) — Physicians are getting their asses kicked by technology, but this is reversible if they integrate technology as they do laboratory science. Medicine needs specialized doctors who only focus on technology. This will combat burnout… Powered by WPeMatico
Is There an Equation for Suicidal Lethality?
(MedPage Today) — Introduction Recently, juxtaposed with projected bipartisan funding for youth mental health, the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) recommended suicide risk screening for its 2022 schedule for preventative care amid skyrocketing… Powered by WPeMatico