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This page includes news coverage of various aspects of patient healthcare, including new technology innovations, what is working, what is not, personalized medicine and remote and telemedicine delivery. Find specific news in the areas of Care Delivery, Digital Transformation, Precision Medicine, Remote Monitoring and Telehealth.

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ONC, USDA boost rural telehealth funding by $8.6M

The Office of the National Coordinator for Health IT and the U.S. Department of Agriculture have announced $8.6 million in rural telehealth grants, according to ONC’s blog, Health IT Buzz.

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Bill would exempt regulation of EHRs, CDS

Bipartisan legislation introduced in the Senate would exempt regulation of EHRs and certain types of decision support software, reports Clinical Innovation + Technology.

Grants aim to improve rural telehealth capabilities

The U.S. Department of Agriculture doled out more than $20 million in Rural Development Distance Learning and Telemedicine grants. Of the 65 grants across 34 states, 31 grants totaling $8.6 million were healthcare related.

Obama’s order does not extend ACA coverage to undocumented immigrants

Undocumented immigrants won’t get Affordable Care Act coverage under President Obama’s executive order, but it will pave the way for many more Latinos getting health insurance, reports Politico.

Aprima Joins CommonWell Health Alliance

DALLAS, Nov. 20, 2014-- Aprima Medical Software, Inc. announced today that the company has joined CommonWell Health Alliance as a Contributing Member.

Major Hospital System Begins Sharing Clinical Data with Behavioral Health Leader to Integrate Care Delivery

OVERLAND PARK, Kan.--Interoperability and care integration are no longer just buzz words. “Treating the whole person” is no longer hyperbole. 

CareCloud Becomes A Member of CommonWell Health Alliance

MIAMI--CareCloud, a leading provider of cloud-based practice management, electronic health record (EHR), and medical billing software and services, announced today that it is joining CommonWell Health Alliance as a Contributing Member.

Truman Medical Centers earns HIMSS Enterprise Davis Award

The Truman Medical Centers of Kansas City, Mo., has received the 2014 HIMSS Enterprise Davis Award.

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FDA says years-long tirzepatide shortage is resolved, will give limited leeway to compounders

The tirzepatide shortage that first began in 2022 has been resolved. Drug companies distributing compounded versions of the popular drug now have two to three more months to distribute their remaining supply.

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From Capitol Hill to a hospital near you? 5 federal recommendations for healthcare AI policy

The 24 members of the House Task Force on AI—12 reps from each party—have posted a 253-page report detailing their bipartisan vision for encouraging innovation while minimizing risks. 

Cardiovascular Business
Merck spends up to $2B to license new weight loss drug with potential heart benefits

Merck sent Hansoh Pharma, a Chinese biopharmaceutical company, an upfront payment of $112 million to license a new investigational GLP-1 receptor agonist. There could be many more payments to come if certain milestones are met.