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Home Care Startup Honor Donates $1M in Free In-Home Care Across 10 Cities

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The problem of insufficient elder care is one of the biggest issues facing the nation, so much so that it’s now one of top priorities for the White House and the President. Today at the White House Conference on Aging, Seth Sternberg, CEO of Honor is announcing a new initiative to donate $1 million in free in-home care across 10 cities and working with established care providing organizations in those communities to ensure this care goes to helping older Americans. The first city to benefit from
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20 Promising Canadian Digital Health Companies to Watch

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“A company’s odds of success are better the closer they can get to their market,” argues Stephen Hurwitz, a thought leader in the Canadian venture capital industry, recognizing that the proximity to a VC-tech hub can help the success rate of Canadian startups. A socialized healthcare system, Canada’s market is fragmented by province and type of care – most primary and emergency care is free for residents whereas specialty care, prescription drugs, long-term and in-home care amongst others,
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Northern Virginia Regional Health Information Organization Inc. Launches Innovative Medication History Service

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 In an emergency department (ED), where patients’ health and safety hang in the balance, every second counts. Now, Inova Alexandria Hospital ED clinicians can quickly access a patient’s prescriptions information, no matter where in the U.S. they were written, enhancing care quality and safety.The April medication history service launch in this busy Washington, D.C. suburb ED marks the first project milestone for the Northern Virginia Regional Health Information Organization (NoVaRHIO). This
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