Groups Issue Joint Statement Advocating for Patient Rights in ACA Fight
Seventeen patient advocacy groups have jointly released a statement on behalf of patients with preexisting conditions who utilize services provided by the ACA.
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Emotionally Responsive Virtual Coach Helps Address Patient Concerns in New Simulation
Kognito, a health simulation company, is applying its simulation technology to patient education, to address a gap in patient knowledge.
Hidden in the Shadows: Detecting and Addressing Elder Abuse
The number of potentially abused elders is staggering: in 2015, older adults — defined as people age 65 or above constituted nearly 15% of the US population — up by 1.6 million from 2014.
AHA, Joint Commission Offer New Hospital Certifications for Comprehensive ACS Care
The certifications will establish comprehensive, evidence-based standards for cardiac and stroke care.
AHA: 2019 Update on Heart Disease and Stroke Statistics
Data include statistics on tobacco use, cardiovascular health, physical activity, nutrition, blood pressure, and cholesterol, among others.
Avoiding the Parallels Between Tobacco and Cannabis Industry-Funded Research
Research that is funded by the cannabis industry bears a striking resemblance to research funded by tobacco giants.
FDA, CDC, CMS Joint Agency Task Force Set to Address Gaps in Public Health Emergency Response
The 3 government agencies have joined forces to leverage their collective expertise and advance the deployment of diagnostic tests during public health emergencies.
FDA: New Plan for Regulations, Oversight of Dietary Supplement Industry
The FDA has announced a new plan to significantly modernize the regulation and oversight of dietary supplements.
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