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How blockchain can revolutionise medical records and save lives

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One of the most challenging problems in the health-care industry is balancing people’s medical privacy with ease of access to medical history via electronic health records (EHRs). This takes away from other important aspects of tending to clients and can even eat into the physician’s personal time. Here’s how.

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UK gov’t defends NHS data sharing plans in strategy document

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The UK’s Department of Health and Social Care has published a document setting out its strategy on handling patient data – and defending its plan to transfer millions of GP records into a centralised database. Good to hear @MattHancock say he'll "work with the, er, #privacy groups" on @BBCr4today earlier.

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What is medical power of attorney?

The Checkup by Singlecare

This legal instrument proves highly beneficial if you ever encounter a situation where you cannot express yourself or rationally evaluate health-related concerns. This person may go by other names in the document, depending on the state you live in.

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Financial assistance for hearing aids

The Checkup by Singlecare

They are easy to find at your local pharmacy, retail stores, and online. It’s like buying a pair of shoes: three different shoe stores may set three different prices. Cleaning and servicing are both part of caring for your investment. The FDA has approved these devices for mild to moderate hearing loss.

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The Beginner’s Guide to Mobile Healthcare Applications

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Apart from high-quality care, personalization, and transparency, patients are eager to have more control over their time and day-to-day health activities with easy access to accurate medical information. Deloitte reports that 350,000 apps related to health are available in top app stores worldwide.

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Data Integrity in the Pharmaceutical & Life Sciences Industry

Viseven

Achieving effective communication between a healthcare specialist and a patient is impossible if data the healthcare provider relies on data that can be misunderstood, misinterpreted, and misused. Even if they’re not the highest quality, they at least pose no risk to anyone’s health.

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The Ultimate Guide to Marketing Your Pharmacy’s Point of Care Testing Services

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Point of Care Testing (POCT) is a powerful tool for independent pharmacies, offering an opportunity to expand revenue streams and provide essential healthcare services to your community. Competitor Analysis: Research what urgent care centers or same-day clinics in your area offer, their pricing, and accessibility.