Public Policy
HIMSS22
A new program is geared to getting better healthcare to veterans and families through an understanding of their lives and care needs, explains Brynn Cole, Director of Design and Storytelling for the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs.
Dr. David Mou, who has served as the company's president and chief medical officer, will replace cofounder Kyle Robertson as CEO effective immediately.
With the need for mental health support growing, could DTx be the key to making treatment more accessible?
Though studies have shown delivering medication abortion via telehealth is safe and effective, varying state laws can make it difficult for providers and companies to offer the two-pill regimen.
The startup also announced a new product called Clear Contracts that aims to improve the direct contracting process.
The digital mental health unicorn confirmed it received a grand jury subpoena from the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Eastern District of New York on the evening of May 4.
The clearance represents what could be the world's first regulatory approval of a DTx app for hypertension treatment.
HIMSS22
National coordinator of health information technology for HHS Micky Tripathi looks at the year ahead and talks about info blocking rules and FHIR APIs.
This week's top stories include providers looking for an extension of the pandemic public health emergency to prep for the end of waivers and flexibilities, and a study finds that using Akili's video game-like intervention led to improved sustained attention.
Also: Pear Therapeutics receives FDA SteP designation for its product candidate focused on acute and chronic pain, and Carbon Health launches its diabetes management program.