By Kristen Ballantine – The date is August 21, 1996. The Macarena is at the top of the Billboard Hot 100 Chart. The medical drama ER, in its second year running, is the number one rated television show in the U.S. Bill Clinton has nearly secured a second term in the White House. One of the most influential pieces of U.S. healthcare legislation is signed into law.
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By Marie E. Lamont – Hospitals are still overwhelmed with COVID-19 cases. Patients have postponed diagnostic tests and screenings. Researchers are still focusing their attention on combatting the virus. It’s no surprise that clinical trials have plunged.
Latest news being reported on payers and the health insurance industry including news from Antidote, UnitedHealthcare, Anthem, AHIP, UPMC Health Plan, Blue Cross Blue Shield Association, Humana, Medica, Cigna, Oscar Health, CVS Health, Wolters Kluwer Health and more.
Your personal health information is moving and being viewed to improve the quality of your healthcare and lower the costs. The job will not be complete until all health records are digital and interoperable. Here’s what’s happening to make that reality.
By Matt Fisher – Inequalities and disparities exist throughout society and industries, an issue that has become ever more apparent and spotlighted throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. Focusing on healthcare, the inequities are impacting non-white patient populations and with each report found to exist across what appears to be every aspect of healthcare.
By Julie Appleby – When the pandemic sidelined in-office visits at his practice, Dr. Dael Waxman “wasn’t exactly thrilled with being at home.” But he quickly shifted gears to video and telephone appointments. Now, he finds, there are good reasons to keep these options open even as in-office visits have resumed and many parts of the country have sharply loosened coronavirus restrictions.
We are seeking out the latest developments around Telemedicine. How is telemedicine used to benefit patients and care givers? News from Lytus Technologies, Caregility, Lifelight, Open Telehealth, Doctor on Demand, Grand Rounds Health, Included Health, Truepill, Cloud DX, Maxwell Telecare, SOC Telemed, SCP Health and more.
Looking to keep your finger on the pulse of the nursing industry? Check out this month’s top nursing news stories from around the globe.
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