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The hub will lead data analytics innovations to predict, prevent, detect, prepare for and respond to public health emergencies.
Both parties will reportedly collaborate on joint ideas and research in data and artificial intelligence, build a centre for “innovation and knowledge”, and develop related training programmes.
The federal government is setting aside AU$114 million (approximately $88 million) more from its budget to the programme.
As it announced its Q1 earnings report, Brent Shafer and the company's board also said they've reached a joint decision to start looking for a new chief executive.
The funding is part of the wider vision to transform the UK into a life sciences "super power".
The Miami-based EHR vendor is accused of violating the False Claims Act and the Anti-Kickback Statute via its marketing-referral program.
The company will collect a $1 million prize for its algorithms designed to predict unplanned hospitalizations and adverse events. Runner-up Geisinger will get $230,000.
The service is being launched alongside a vaccine finder website and a to-be-released 1-800 number to help connect individuals with appointments in their area.
The organizations can use the money for health IT needs, training, technical assistance and providing preventive care.
The legislation, sponsored by 50 senators, would permanently remove geographic restrictions on telehealth sites and expand originating sites, among other provisions.