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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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How much is Bonjesta without insurance?

The Checkup by Singlecare

How to get Bonjesta covered by insurance Pregnant patients will generally be cared for by an obstetrician (OB) or obstetrician-gynecologist (OB-GYN) during their pregnancy. Documenting this trial may be required for certain prior authorizations. Bonjesta is generally not covered by Medicare. Bonjesta is no exception.

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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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Health Data Management: Everything You Need to Know

Viseven

Effective health data management enables pharma to unravel disease biology and advance prevention and treatment. That is why the Viseven team wants to share insights on the importance of health data and best practices for managing it correctly. What Is Health Data? What Is Health Data Management? Why Does It Matter?

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How to qualify for a service animal

The Checkup by Singlecare

Have you ever noticed those well-behaved dogs walking through the grocery store or perhaps an airport, wearing a red vest and heeling perfectly alongside their owner? This article will focus on how dogs function as service animals, including the health benefits they provide to their owners and how you may qualify for one.

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Financial assistance for hearing aids

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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.