Health care
Modernizing federal health care services involves upgrading technology, streamlining processes and enhancing data-driven decision-making to improve patient outcomes. By moving to electronic health records, embracing telehealth solutions and leveraging AI-powered analytics, agencies are increasing efficiency, reducing costs and expanding access to care.
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Agencies Target Mental Health Issues in Older Adults
SAMHSA and other agencies are introducing communications and tech campaigns to support the mental health challenges of older people.
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How VA is Conquering the Digital Divide
The agency is working to ensure veterans who need remote care are given the resources to overcome financial hardship or a lack of internet access.
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50 Years of Cancer: The Road to Better Treatment and Diagnostics
Clinical trials, innovation in research and technology have improved cancer treatment and diagnostics in public health.
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COVID-19 Relief Bills Improved IHS Telehealth, EHR Modernization
IHS's acting director spoke on the current state and future needs of the agency as Congress considers the FY 2022 budget.
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Military Administers 2.5 Million COVID-19 Vaccines, Addresses Funding
Leaders across DOD are continuing COVID-19 response efforts, but are projecting shortfalls from additional expenses.
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How One NIH Institute is Combating COVID-19 and Health Disparities
NIDDK Director Dr. Griffin Rodgers talks COVID-19, disparities in health, and top priorities at the institute.
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Tackling Cardiovascular Disease in African Americans
The Jackson Heart Study is getting to the heart of how to bridge medical disparities in African American cardiovascular health.
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50 Years of Cancer: A History of American Cancer Research
We delve into the history of cancer in America and talk to NCI Director Dr. Ned Sharpless on NCI's work the past 50 years.
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50 Years of the National Cancer Act
HealthCast dives into the history and progress of legislation that kicked off decades of cancer care research and innovation.
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Expanding Mental Telehealth for Veterans
The VA Office of Connected Care has worked to boost capabilities in remote counseling for veterans.
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Inside HHS's Fight Against COVID-19 Vaccine Fraud
HHS OIG is tackling vaccine fraud amid high demand for the shot and misinformation about how to get it.
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Patient-Centric Care Supports Veteran Mobile Prosthetics Program
Co-founder of the VA Mobile OPS initiative discusses the agency's advances in providing in-home prosthetics care.
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