Public Policy
The pandemic and civil unrest in 2020 shined light on healthcare disparities, says Jasmaine McClain, principal of the Health Equity Alliance at the Health Management Academy, who discusses if companies' announced efforts to combat inequities are enough.
When determining approval for Breakthrough Device designation, the FDA will consider whether the device addresses present health inequities.
David Rosen, a partner and public policy lawyer at Foley & Lardner, discusses the agency's recently wrapped Software Precertification Pilot Program and what it means for the future of digital health regulation.
From hospital closures to physician shortages, provider scarcity is a big challenge when it comes to expanding Medicare Advantage in rural communities.
The company announced a $10 million Series B raise last year.
Hopes for a Senate telehealth bill passage, public health infrastructure modernization and the European Health Data Space are just a few of the priorities on the HIMSS agenda, says Tom Leary, the group's senior VP and head of government relations.
Policy changes and digital innovation are helping improve healthcare access for veterans and their families, according to Jim Gfrerer, former CIO at the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, who also discusses the future of healthcare.
The company said the clearance will allow more pharma companies to use Tasso+ for decentralized clinical trials.
The tech giant also announces a partnership between YouTube and the Kaiser Family Foundation that aims to help organizations create high-quality informational content on topics like mental health, maternal care and health inequity.
HIMSS22
Bryan Cutler, Speaker of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives, talks about how the state legislature is working to meet post-COVID-19 healthcare challenges and improve patient outcomes.