Credit Suisse http://www.credit-suisse.com analysts suggest Teladoc (TDOC) https://www.teladoc.com will upgrade from Neutral to Outperform. Why? Credit Suisse analysists suggest that the upgrade is driven by seven key reasons: …Continue reading
CHART to Improve Rural Health
The CMS https://www.cms.gov Community Health Access and Rural Transformation (CHART) Model is in place to improve rural health and telehealth access. CMS is providing two options for participation. One grant option is for rural communities to apply for funding through a Community Transformation Track. …Continue reading
Institute for Innovation Launched
Rita E. Hauser and Gustave M. Hauser have given over $50 million to support New York-Presbyterian’s https://www.nyp.org comprehensive telehealth services and health IT available since 2011. Recently, the hospital established the Hauser Institute for Health Innovation https://www.nyp.org/news/The-Hauser-Institute-for-Health-Innovation in recognition of the Hausers. …Continue reading
State Receives Funds for Virtual Pilot
More than 60 percent of people living in rural America live in areas where there is a shortage of mental health professionals. At the same time, they must deal with the ongoing challenges of a fluctuating agricultural economy, increasing rural drug abuse, and the isolation brought on by COVID-19. …Continue reading
eHealth Exchange Launches eCR
The eHealth Exchange, https://www.ehealthexchange.org a large health information network, connecting federal agencies and providers, has announced the first go-live COVID 19 Electronic Case Reporting (eCR) with the Association of Public Health Laboratories (APHL) https://www.aphl.org and OCHIN. https://www.ochin.org. …Continue reading
NIH Invests in Data Science in Africa
NIH has launched a $58 Million initiative to advance data science, catalyze innovation, and spur health discoveries across Africa. The five year program, Harnessing Data Science for Health Discovery, and Innovation in Africa (DS-I Africa) https://commonfund.nih.gov/AfricaData will use existing data and technologies to develop solutions for the continent’s most pressing clinical and public health problems. …Continue reading
HRSA Awards Millions for SUD & OUD
HHS through HRSA https://www.hrsa.gov awarded over $101 million to combat Substance Use Disorders (SUD) and Opioid Use Disorders (OUD). The awards support 116 organizations in 42 states and D.C., with many awards targeted for high-risk communities. …Continue reading