Healthcare Reform

U.S. Air Force Cloud One Selects Rebellion Defense to Strengthen Cyber Resilience of Mission Applications

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måndag, april 29, 2024
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“Cloud One is a leader in enabling the U.S. Department of Defense with commercial enterprise cloud offerings to deliver modern capabilities to the Air Force,” said Ben FitzGerald, Chief Executive Officer at Rebellion Defense.

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  • “Cloud One is a leader in enabling the U.S. Department of Defense with commercial enterprise cloud offerings to deliver modern capabilities to the Air Force,” said Ben FitzGerald, Chief Executive Officer at Rebellion Defense.
  • Nova testing results will also inform gating criteria for applications moving into production environments to provide last-mile validation of cyber readiness.
  • Rebellion Defense is operating under a subcontract with Clarity Innovations, a mission-focused software provider, under its prime contract with the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center.
  • This contract’s deliverables will meaningfully contribute to enhanced, full-cycle application security for Department of Defense application owners leveraging Cloud One’s platform.

New Pandemic Agreement: Pharma Wins, Developing World Loses, says AHF Global Public Health Institute

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fredag, april 26, 2024
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As the final Intergovernmental Negotiating Body (INB) meeting of the World Health Organization (WHO) Pandemic Agreement approaches, the AIDS Healthcare Foundation and the AHF Global Public Health Institute are voicing significant concerns about the April 16, 2024, Proposal for the WHO Pandemic Agreement.

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  • As the final Intergovernmental Negotiating Body (INB) meeting of the World Health Organization (WHO) Pandemic Agreement approaches, the AIDS Healthcare Foundation and the AHF Global Public Health Institute are voicing significant concerns about the April 16, 2024, Proposal for the WHO Pandemic Agreement.
  • In addition to the GPMB and the IPPPR, the Panel for a Global Public Health Convention and Spark Street Advisors have also emphasized the critical need for independent monitoring.
  • Empty handshakes in Geneva will not prevent another global health disaster, nor will it keep countries from trampling over each other when the next pandemic comes.
  • To learn more about the AHF Global Public Health Institute, visit https://ahfinstitute.org/ .

AHF Praises Colombia for Putting Lives Before Pharma Greed

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fredag, april 26, 2024
Medical Supplies, Hospitals, Public Policy, Government, Healthcare Reform, Biotechnology, AIDS, General Health, Pharmaceutical, Health, Other Policy Issues, Public, Hope, World Trade Organization, Partnership, Policy, ViiV Healthcare, Patient, AIDS Healthcare Foundation, Ministry, HIV, Social protection, AHF, Pharmaceutical industry

Thousands of lives and valuable health resources will be saved,” said AHF Director of Global Advocacy and Policy Guillermina Alaniz.

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  • Thousands of lives and valuable health resources will be saved,” said AHF Director of Global Advocacy and Policy Guillermina Alaniz.
  • “We salute the government of Colombia for putting the lives of people living with HIV ahead of pharma greed.
  • AHF has provided HIV screening services to more than 195,000 people in Colombia and HIV treatment to nearly 5,000 patients.
  • AHF Colombia currently serves 2,755 patients and operates clinics in Bogotá, Bucaramanga, Riohacha, Valledupar, Cartagena, and Cúcuta.

LENSRXLAB Introduces Groundbreaking Vision Benefits Platform Catered to Diabetic Individuals

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torsdag, april 25, 2024
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LENSRXLAB, a leading provider of diabetic, safety, and dress eyewear, announces the launch of its Supplemental Vision Benefits Platform for Diabetics, aiming to revolutionize vision care.

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  • LENSRXLAB, a leading provider of diabetic, safety, and dress eyewear, announces the launch of its Supplemental Vision Benefits Platform for Diabetics, aiming to revolutionize vision care.
  • "We are thrilled to extend our Supplemental Vision Benefits Platform to a wide range of institutions and organizations throughout the US and globally," said Anthony B.
  • LENSRXLAB's Supplemental Vision Benefits Platform for Diabetics offers a comprehensive eyewear solution designed to enhance employee wellness and productivity.
  • Key platform benefits include:
    - LENSRXLAB founders’ subsidy: Organizations and individuals are eligible for a 40% subsidy on prescription diabetic eyewear.

carafem Expands Compassionate, Convenient 24/7 Telehealth Abortion Care to New York

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onsdag, april 24, 2024
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carafem , the nation’s most trusted provider of telehealth abortion care, announced today the expansion of its private, personalized abortion services across the state of New York.

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  • carafem , the nation’s most trusted provider of telehealth abortion care, announced today the expansion of its private, personalized abortion services across the state of New York.
  • carafem will provide New Yorkers with a reliable and convenient telehealth option for abortion care, available any time of day or night starting online from their website at carafem.org.
  • “carafem is proud to provide confidential, affordable, and reliable abortion care with 24/7 access in the city that never sleeps.
  • With telehealth abortion care, we’re able to break down more barriers to access.

ELIQUENT Life Sciences Announces Expanded Platform of Due Diligence Solutions

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måndag, april 22, 2024
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ELIQUENT Life Sciences, a global regulatory consulting firm, today announced an expanded portfolio of due diligence services tailored to the unique needs of the life sciences industry.

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  • ELIQUENT Life Sciences, a global regulatory consulting firm, today announced an expanded portfolio of due diligence services tailored to the unique needs of the life sciences industry.
  • A trusted partner to life science innovators, ELIQUENT’s expanded due diligence platform leverages the unmatched experience and robust institutional knowledge of the firm’s regulatory experts to empower decisions and drive value.
  • “ELIQUENT is built on the powerful alliance of six global life science consultancies – this fusion of capabilities and expertise created a best-in-class solution for life science innovators.
  • ELIQUENT’s expanded platform of due diligence solutions delivers the same valuable insight for companies considering life sciences transactions,” said Tim Dietlin, Chief Executive Officer, ELIQUENT Life Sciences.

Executive War College to Address, Clinical Laboratories’ and Genetic Testing Firms’ Perfect Storm, involving FDA’s Proposed LDT Rule, Payers Requiring Z-Codes on Genetic Test Claims, and Revisions to CLIA Regulations

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fredag, april 19, 2024
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One is the Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) proposed rule https://www.fda.gov/news-events/press-announcements/fda-proposes-rule-ai... to regulate laboratory developed tests (LDTs).

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HealthTech Leader Cera Strengthens Advisory Board With Addition of New Members

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onsdag, april 17, 2024
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Cera, the award-winning digital home healthcare provider, today announces the appointment to its Advisory Board of four new members: Lord Wood of Anfield, Hilary Evans, Benjamin Wegg-Prosser and Samantha Jones.

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  • Cera, the award-winning digital home healthcare provider, today announces the appointment to its Advisory Board of four new members: Lord Wood of Anfield, Hilary Evans, Benjamin Wegg-Prosser and Samantha Jones.
  • He was appointed to the House of Lords in 2011 and is a Fellow of Magdalen College, Oxford, and Oxford’s Blavatnik School of Government.
  • Lord Wood will advise Cera as it continues to work collaboratively with government and the NHS to build a healthcare system fit for the future.
  • Since leaving public office full-time, Ms Jones has been appointed as the lead NED at the Department of Health & Social Care.

Wolters Kluwer introduces Regulatory Audit Module to improve risk adjustment audit validation rates using AI

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onsdag, april 17, 2024
Software, General Health, Professional Services, Data Management, Technology, Healthcare Reform, Public Policy, Artificial Intelligence, Health Technology, Insurance, Other Technology, Health, Government, CMS, Risk, Programmer, Artificial intelligence, Workflow, Record, Face, Wolters Kluwer, Medicare, Logic, Diagnosis, S.H.I.E.L.D., HCC, Medical device

To help mitigate this risk, Wolters Kluwer Health has introduced the Regulatory Audit Module as part of its Risk Adjustment solution .

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  • To help mitigate this risk, Wolters Kluwer Health has introduced the Regulatory Audit Module as part of its Risk Adjustment solution .
  • The Regulatory Audit Module leverages clinically trained artificial intelligence (AI) to increase the efficiency and accuracy of risk adjustment auditing, helping reduce repayment liability by identifying an average of 5-7% additional codes.
  • “We’ve continued to lean on that expertise to develop the Regulatory Audit Module, combining essential industry insight with AI that, consistent with audit guidelines, recommends charts appropriate to submit to achieve higher validation rates and avoid costly penalties.
  • The Regulatory Audit Module is specifically designed to improve the workflow of a risk adjustment regulatory audit and better ensure the best encounters are submitted for higher validation rates to mitigate the impact of extrapolated repayment penalties.

Validation Institute Certifies Talkspace’s ROI Calculator, Enabling Employers to Better Measure the Impact of Offering Virtual Mental Health Services

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tisdag, april 16, 2024
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Today, Talkspace , a leading online behavioral health company, announced that its proprietary ROI Calculator has been verified by Validation Institute , an independent and objective third-party organization providing data-driven insights on health care solutions providers.

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  • Today, Talkspace , a leading online behavioral health company, announced that its proprietary ROI Calculator has been verified by Validation Institute , an independent and objective third-party organization providing data-driven insights on health care solutions providers.
  • The Talkspace ROI Calculator tool allows employer clients to measure the impact of offering its virtual mental health services more precisely.
  • As a result, the Talkspace ROI Calculator has achieved validation for metrics,” said Linda Riddell, Chief Data Scientist at Validation Institute.
  • Time Savings – Time back from an employee’s commute to see a mental health provider in-person versus virtually.