Legislation

Will Telehealth Prescribing of Controlled Drugs Continue Until 2025?
Technology Will Telehealth Prescribing of Controlled Drugs Continue Until 2025?

The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) and the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) have made a significant decision to extend telehealth prescribing for controlled drugs through December 2025. Given the increasing reliance on remote healthcare options, this move indicates a growing acceptance and endorsement of telemedicine within the

December 16, 2024
Is Tennessee's Ban on Gender-Affirming Care Unjust for Trans Youth?
Care Is Tennessee's Ban on Gender-Affirming Care Unjust for Trans Youth?

The ongoing debate surrounding Tennessee's ban on gender-affirming care for transgender minors has sparked significant controversy and concern. At the heart of this issue is the right of teenagers to access medical interventions such as puberty blockers, hormone therapy, and surgeries designed to assist them in affirming their gender

December 16, 2024
Canadian Bill C-72 Aims to Revolutionize Health Data Interoperability
Data and Information Canadian Bill C-72 Aims to Revolutionize Health Data Interoperability

The Canadian government has introduced Bill C-72, known as the "Connected Care for Canadians Act," with the ambitious goal of mandating interoperability for health information technology (IT) across the country. This legislative proposal seeks to address the critical challenge of data blocking by health IT vendors and healthcare

December 11, 2024
AI's Transformative Impact: Benefits, Risks, and Ethical Concerns
Public Policy AI's Transformative Impact: Benefits, Risks, and Ethical Concerns

Artificial intelligence (AI) is revolutionizing various sectors, from healthcare to law, and even democracy. The rapid advancements in AI technology bring both immense potential and significant challenges. As we navigate this transformative era, it is crucial to understand the benefits, risks, and ethical concerns associated with AI integration.

December 11, 2024
Is the Connected Care for Canadians Act the Future of Healthcare?
Data and Information Is the Connected Care for Canadians Act the Future of Healthcare?

The Canadian government has proposed a groundbreaking piece of legislation called the Connected Care for Canadians Act (Bill C-72), introduced in June 2024, which aims to revolutionize the country's healthcare system by advancing health data interoperability and curbing the restrictive practices of health information technology (IT) vendors.

December 9, 2024
Hospitals Face Financial Strain Amid Rising Care Delivery Costs
Business Hospitals Face Financial Strain Amid Rising Care Delivery Costs

The escalating financial pressures on hospitals and health systems have become a major concern as the costs of delivering care have surged significantly, particularly in recent years. Despite their unwavering commitment to providing care, regardless of a patient's ability to pay, hospitals face notable challenges due to rising costs in

December 2, 2024
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