Improving rural care and health equity with telemedicine
Healthcare IT News talks with a telehealth expert on the benefits and challenges of virtual care for rural patients. Powered by WPeMatico
Meta Platforms sued for alleged unlawful collection of patient data
At least 664 hospital systems or medical providers have been identified where Facebook has received patient data, lawsuit says. Powered by WPeMatico
Healthcare data breach roundup: Atrium, Kaiser, UNC and more
Meanwhile, HHS publishes guidance on “strengthening cyber posture” but healthcare organizations are asking for more government help managing their security challenges. Powered by WPeMatico
The Time Has Come to Rise Up
(MedPage Today) — This world. It feels like just another blow to being able to take care of all of our patients, whatever they need, whenever they need it. Although this certainly feels like a bigger blow than many. What we have faced in our… Powered by WPeMatico
Can Low-Dose Naltrexone Offer Pain Relief?
(MedPage Today) — Most of the long-term pharmacotherapeutic options for treating chronic pain have failed us over the years in one way or another. The tragic results of opioid overprescribing need no further review. Adverse effects from nonsteroidal… Powered by WPeMatico
Academic Detailing: A Welcome Alternative to Pharma Marketing
(MedPage Today) — There was a time when pharmaceutical sales reps made their way into every physician office, outpatient clinic, and hospital — and wherever else physicians were likely to be prescribe the drugs manufactured by their companies… Powered by WPeMatico
'Many Doctors Are Involved in These Schemes': What We Heard This Week
(MedPage Today) — “Many doctors are involved in these schemes. …Oh my god. I mean, I’ve seen it over and over and over again.” — Robert FitzPatrick, a multilevel marketing (MLM) expert, on doctors peddling products to patients as part of… Powered by WPeMatico
Locum Tenens for Millenials; Private Practice as a Cure for Burnout
(MedPage Today) — Welcome to this week’s edition of Healthcare Career Insights. This weekly roundup highlights healthcare career-related articles culled from across the Web to help you learn what’s next.Using technology to lessen the load and… Powered by WPeMatico
The Epidemic of 'Work Dread'
(MedPage Today) — Work dread. Even if you didn’t know it had a name, you know the feeling. It is that sensation in the pit of your stomach when you realize that the start of your workday or workweek is fast approaching, and you don’t want it to… Powered by WPeMatico
HHS Announces Programs to Join President Biden’s Justice40 Initiative
HHS has 13 programs in the Justice40 Initiative that will help communities find relief from pollution and climate-related events impacting people’s health. Powered by WPeMatico