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Specialty pharma’s next big opportunity: it’s time for patient access to adopt an open protocol

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The Institute of Medicine first advocated a shift from paper-based to electronic medical records in 1992 , yet, only 13% of U.S. Their patient journey typically requires engaging with discrete service providers, who are often using antiquated means of communication. Many are still making the transition.

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What conditions qualify for disability benefits?

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This means you must develop a severe medical ailment on the list of disabling conditions and then meet other criteria for each type of benefit. Symptoms vary depending on the diagnosis, but most neurological disorders interfere with movement, communication, and mental functioning. This can make them hard to prove quickly.

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What is medical power of attorney?

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Titles include the following: Health care attorney-in-fact Health care representative Health care surrogate Patient advocate No matter the title, the responsibilities of this person remain the same: to execute your healthcare wishes if you are incapacitated or otherwise incapable of communicating these wishes yourself.

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How pharmacists can help patients with New Year’s resolutions

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Motivational interviewing is a communication style that healthcare professionals can use to strengthen a patient’s internal motivation for change. . Pharmacists can also review medication records to ensure that smoking cessation therapies do not interact with any of the client’s current medications. . Nicotine inhaler.

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The Beginner’s Guide to Mobile Healthcare Applications

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Mobile apps can help healthcare workers remember their daily tasks, browse the documentation, and optimize communication within their teams. It will streamline HCPs’ workflows, improve their productivity, and maintain communication agility with patients. Health insurance apps. Medical calculators. Patient Loyalty.

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Understanding the current and future state of complex health data protection laws

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Organisations must ensure security systems such as encryption and firewalls protect patient records from unauthorised access. This covers businesses with websites and apps that allow individuals to upload information to their medical records. Importantly, HIPAA does not necessarily consider a security breach to be a violation.