Recently, MedStar Health https://www.medstarhealth.org received funding for several research projects from the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) https://www.ahrq.gov. The first contract was awarded through AHRQ’s ACTION III funding mechanism. (more…)
CVS Health Offering Telehealth Visits
CVS Health https://www.cvshealth.com through their Minute Clinics is now offering virtual health care to patients with minor illnesses and injuries, skin conditions, and other wellness needs to enable patients obtain healthcare services 24/7 from their mobile devices. (more…)
DHA Awards $8.6 Million to DCCA
The Defense Health Agency https://www.health.mil/dha awarded Data Computer Corporation of America (DCCA) https://www.dcca.ocm, a veteran-owned information technology and engineering services company, a contract for $8.6 million. The goal is to provide support services to DHA’s Electronic Commerce System (ECS) which in turn, will support TRICARE the healthcare program of the Department of Defense. (more…)
USDA Invests $97 Million in Broadband
USDA https://www.usda.gov is investing $97 million in 12 projects to provide or improve rural broadband service in eleven states. These states include Arizona, Iowa, Idaho, Maryland, Minnesota, Missouri, Nevada, Oklahoma, South Dakota, Wisconsin and Wyoming. The agency is investing in rural broadband through the “Telecommunications Infrastructure Loan Program” and the “Community Connect Grant Program”. (more…)
Creating the Connected Care Program
Beginning July 2018, the FCC took steps to start exploring the possibility for the“Connected Care Pilot Program” to support the delivery of advanced telehealth services to low-income Americans especially those living in rural areas including veterans. (more…)
$2 Million Award to Support Maternal Health
The Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) https://www.hrsa.gov awarded $2 million to the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists https://www.acog.org to help reduce maternal morbidity and mortality through the “Alliance for Innovation on Maternal Health” https://safehealthcareforeverywoman.org/aim-program. (more…)
Electrotherapy Helps Relieve Pain
BewellConnect, https://bewell-connect.us, a connected health company, has released the results of a survey that explores the topics of pain management and treatment. The goal is to make general awareness of electrotherapy (EMS) or TENS) devices to the public as an alternative recovery method for sore muscles from chronic pain or the everyday fitness routine. (more…)