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Patient Consent in RPM: A Non-Negotiable Compliance Step for US Healthcare in 2025

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Introduction: Why Patient Consent Matters More Than Ever in RPM Remote Patient Monitoring (RPM) is revolutionizing chronic care management by improving patient outcomes and unlocking sustainable revenue streams for healthcare providers. Vague documentation like “patient consented” fails under audit scrutiny.

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Q&A: Pharmacies Grapple With Patient Influx Amid Rite Aid Closures

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The company said it has continued to face financial hardships due to the “rapidly evolving retail and health care landscapes” and will close or sell all of its locations. Rite Aid, which was once the third largest pharmacy chain in the United States, announced in May that it filed its second chapter 11 bankruptcy in under 2 years.

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UK gov’t defends NHS data sharing plans in strategy document

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The UK’s Department of Health and Social Care has published a document setting out its strategy on handling patient data – and defending its plan to transfer millions of GP records into a centralised database. Good to hear @MattHancock say he'll "work with the, er, #privacy groups" on @BBCr4today earlier.

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What is Digital Communication: Comprehensive Explanation with Examples

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It’s easy to assume patients will stay if the care is good — but is that enough in today’s digital world? Benefits of Digital Communication for Patient Care Digital communication isn’t just an upgrade to how we manage health, it’s a transformation. With telemedicine, consultations can happen remotely from anywhere.

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How much is Bonjesta without insurance?

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How to get Bonjesta covered by insurance Pregnant patients will generally be cared for by an obstetrician (OB) or obstetrician-gynecologist (OB-GYN) during their pregnancy. Documenting this trial may be required for certain prior authorizations. Bonjesta is generally not covered by Medicare. Bonjesta is no exception.

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Financial assistance for hearing aids

The Checkup by Singlecare

They are easy to find at your local pharmacy, retail stores, and online. It’s like buying a pair of shoes: three different shoe stores may set three different prices. Cleaning and servicing are both part of caring for your investment. The FDA has approved these devices for mild to moderate hearing loss.

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Data Integrity in the Pharmaceutical & Life Sciences Industry

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Data integrity is a way for healthcare institutions, life science companies, hospitals, and other healthcare providers to ensure that the information their employees utilize won’t lead to incorrect diagnoses or inappropriate treatments and, instead, positively impacts patients’ health and safety.