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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 open data advocacy group is now tracking which cities open information about emergency calls, employee salaries, police use of force and traffic crashes.
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The U.S. Veterans story map from Esri allows cities to take a look at where vets are fairing best across the country. -
San Francisco Assemblyman David Chiu is pushing legislation and funding that would address homelessness by fast-tracking housing, measuring public dollars spent and collecting necessary data on services used by the homeless community.
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For certain segments of the population, things the average person takes for granted — emergency notifications or even calling 911 — pose huge impediments and risks for the hearing- and sight-impaired.
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The organization some refer to as "the Peace Corps for geeks" has launched a major effort to improve the way people apply for benefits.
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Xylem Inc. has recently acquired South Bend, Ind.-based EmNet, where the two companies will tag team the revamping of the city's sewer system.
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Having used data visualization to educate residents about the flu season, the Springfield-Greene County Health Department will deploy it to help area hospitals maintain nonprofit status.
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If the U.S. Department of Transportation approves a federal testing application, the North Carolina Department of Transportation and drone companies could begin testing the delivery of medical supplies in the state.
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A number of committed partners and the right tools have helped the New Mexico city house many of its homeless, boasting 100 percent success with homeless veterans.
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The Overdose Detection Mapping Application Program is giving Nassau County law enforcement and first responders actionable data on the state’s opioid crisis.
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The state, which once had the longest health and human services applications in the nation, has cut the size of paper copies by 80 percent and is now working with Code for America to do the same online.
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A new information network is putting the collective wisdom of public sector IT agencies within reach of their colleagues and trying to solve some of the big problems that vex government.
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Some are concerned about whether adequate equipment can be used to diagnose, monitor or treat patients outside of a facility.
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Outreach workers, armed with a new smartphone app, are getting a clearer picture of the city’s homeless population through data.
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The U.S. Geological Survey warned of high potential for disastrous landslides if intense rain fell on mountainsides around Santa Barbara that had been scorched by the Thomas wildfire in December.
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