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The state Department of Commerce’s Office of Artificial Intelligence Policy is working with an AI-powered health platform to support faster prescription renewals for state residents with chronic conditions. -
Medicare began covering telemedicine services during the COVID-19 pandemic and has maintained the popular offering through temporary waivers approved by Congress since.
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The Drinking Water State Revolving Fund legislation is being discussed in the Upper House and, if passed in its current state, would allocate $100 million to any state that has received an emergency declaration.
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It is estimated that in five years, patients could use their mapped genomes for one-day diagnosis and targeted treatment plans.
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Young people are as motivated by the idea of public service as they ever were. Governments aren't doing what they should to take advantage of that.
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A state employee under investigation for visiting adult content sites on his work computer was also found sharing private information with his sister who worked at the state Health Care Authority.
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The system would give state taxing and public health officials, and law enforcement the ability to follow a marijuana plant from a seed to the packaged product at a dispensary.
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A look back at highlights and happenings in the world of civic tech. -
The hackers demanded 9,000 bitcoins, the equivalent of $3.65 million, to unlock the machines at Hollywood Presbyterian, which is at least the fourth hospital this year to be reportedly affected by ransomware.
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The MyShake app can sense the earthquake analyze it and instantly relay the information to a specialized cloud server that collects it from other phones in the system and determines the quake’s magnitude and provides alerts.
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The hunt for dangerous doses: The Chicago Tribune works has worked with scientists to identify potentially risky drug combinations.
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The Washington State Health Care Authority reported that two employees exchanged files containing Social Security numbers and personal health information in violation of federal regulations.
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The startups range from an artificial-intelligence-powered doctor bot to a university recruiting tool.
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The explosion of online health-care apps and providers has forced states to face tough questions -- many of which they have yet to find an answer to.
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Just a few blocks away, your neighbors may be expected to live 20 years longer.
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State corrections systems are turning to telemedicine to improve care and public safety.
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The Forum for Youth Investment is helping state and local agencies use data to more flexibly deliver the right service mix to youth ages 14 to 24, often referred to as disconnected or opportunity youth.
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