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Kat Jercich

Kat Jercich

Kat Jercich is the Senior Editor at Healthcare IT News. Her writing has appeared in the New York Times, the Washington Post, The Advocate, and others. Previously, she was Vice President and Managing Editor at Rewire.News.

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By Kat Jercich | 12:36 pm | December 23, 2021
Funding recipients can use the money to bolster technology needs and employee capacity in response to the long-term effects of COVID-19.
Missouri welcome sign
By Kat Jercich | 02:09 pm | December 22, 2021
As of Wednesday, repeated calls to Capital Region Medical Center get a busy signal and its website displays an error message.
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By Kat Jercich | 11:14 am | December 22, 2021
Leaders at mPulse and Magellan Rx Management discuss their recent pilots aimed at addressing social isolation and keeping patients engaged.
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By Kat Jercich | 04:02 pm | December 21, 2021
The PandemicX Accelerator aims to use digital tools and publicly accessible data to address health disparities exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic.
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By Kat Jercich | 12:39 pm | December 21, 2021
The new case, Viking River Cruises, Inc. v. Moriana, will have implications for workers in California – and potentially elsewhere.
Mifepristone and misoprostol
By Kat Jercich | 04:26 pm | December 20, 2021
The revised regulations mean providers can prescribe and mail abortion medication to patients without an in-person appointment in more than half the country.  
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
By Kat Jercich | 12:56 pm | December 20, 2021
A report from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality outlined several strategies to reduce medical errors.
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By Kat Jercich | 12:29 pm | December 17, 2021
The defendants allegedly used virtual care to generate prescriptions for compounded medication and durable medical equipment, without regard for medical necessity.
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By Kat Jercich | 03:51 pm | December 16, 2021
Neil Lindsay, who has worked at the company for more than a decade, will reportedly oversee Amazon's online pharmacy, telehealth and health diagnostics businesses.
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By Kat Jercich | 01:53 pm | December 16, 2021
A new study shows that primary care physicians who had greater documentation support from staff spent less daily time in the electronic health record.