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4 ways healthcare tech has been impacted by COVID-19 and what the future…
Amanda Ghosh Medical & Allied HealthcareCOVID-19 forced most healthcare institutions to offer more telehealth services. Now that patients have a taste for home-based care, they will expect more of such services in the future. In essence, COVID-19 has pushed the idea of a healthcare system built on consumerism to the forefront of the discussion in medical circles. Here are four ways COVID-19 is having an impact on healthcare, and a glimpse of what the future may hold for patients and practitioners.
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Manufacturers poised to scale up production when COVID-19 vaccine arrives
Bambi Majumdar ManufacturingDrug manufacturers are under immense pressure to develop the COVID-19 vaccine. Now, they think that they can master a process that typically takes years by producing a vaccine in months. These companies have already received millions of dollars in funding to scale up manufacturing capacity and move hundreds of millions of vaccine doses. But many in the medical community are worried about this type of guarantee.
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As federal funds for hospitals continue to be used, talks ongoing for more
Scott E. Rupp Medical & Allied HealthcareIf there's going to be additional federal funding that provides protections to consumers and the U.S. economy, the list of hopeful recipients is getting a little long. Healthcare providers across the country are making their voices heard through their lobbying groups, essentially begging the Senate to include as much as $100 billion more in COVID-19 relief packages. The American Hospital Association, American Nurses Association and American Medical Association are specifically pressing legislators for the cash.
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Advocacy groups call on Trump, Pence to let public health experts manage…
Seth Sandronsky Civil & GovernmentAccording to a July 14 letter from over 20 nonprofit public interest groups, the president and vice president should "immediately step aside from any further role in leading or communicating about the federal response to the pandemic." As Senate Republicans rolled out a new coronavirus relief package, a reporter contacted the White House to comment on the July 14 letter but did not get a reply. Similarly, the president and vice president ignored Public Citizen, which spearheaded the writing of the July 14 letter, as the U.S. death toll surged past 140,000.
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Infographic: The impact of the loneliness epidemic
Brian Wallace Mental HealthcareLoneliness kills, and chronic loneliness can shorten lifespans up to 20 years, which is a greater impact than obesity or alcoholism. This infographic outlines how the pandemic has pushed vulnerable populations into seclusion, the long-term financial and social effects of this seclusion, and steps that are being taken to provide vulnerable people with a much-needed lifeline.
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How doctors and patients can best use healthcare apps during COVID-19
Lisa Mulcahy Medical & Allied HealthcareAs we continue to deal with life during the pandemic, physicians and healthcare organizations want to make essential medical information easier to access and more accurate. What are some of the most interesting and effective new app technologies being used for coronavirus-related healthcare concerns? Read on to learn more.
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5 ways the beauty space is staying exactly the same
Elizabeth Donat RetailIn a time of so much variability and unrest, it's crucial to look at the things that are staying the same. As spa and beauty industry professionals, we are adapting to many changes in our industry: spa shutdowns, changes to the retail environment, new sanitation regulations, supply shortages and corporate closures. However, in light of this, let's talk about the resilience of the beauty industry and the constants that will anchor our industry.
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New bill in the House aims to protect access to telehealth
Scott E. Rupp Medical & Allied HealthcareThe changes to telehealth utilization and payment reform brought on as a response to the COVID-19 pandemic appear set for permanency as House Telehealth Caucus leaders introduced legislation on July 16 that would allow access to such services for Medicare patients. The bipartisan bill would expand telehealth by eliminating restrictions on its use in Medicare, which have been a thorn in the side of the technology’s advancement for decades.
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Uninsured during a pandemic? A homegrown epidemic
Keith Carlson Medical & Allied HealthcareThe tentacles of the COVID-19 pandemic have reached into every aspect of U.S. society. As so many struggle to make ends meet and keep themselves and their loved ones afloat as best they can, we've learned that, as of early July, more than 5 million people have lost their health insurance since the pandemic-related recession began. How can we allow so many citizens to fall through the cracks when we face such an existential threat that makes us all vulnerable to critical illness?
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5 key rules for healthcare communications as COVID-19 continues
Lisa Mulcahy Healthcare AdministrationYou're no doubt seeking to communicate accurately and compassionately as our country continues to deal with COVID-19. Use the following five crucial rules to do this. By paying attention to these points, you'll provide your patients with the facts, reassurance, and adjustments they need.
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