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MHS Genesis has been successfully deployed to 12 new states, said officials in a statement this week.

Researchers from Cambridge University used data from NHS cancer patient samples sequenced through the 100,000 Genomes Project.

Christine Czerniak, technical officer of the WHO Health Emergencies Programme, says new variants highlight the need for genomic surveillance and sequencing across the globe and reinforce the importance of collaboration in the fight against COVID-19.

In recent years healthcare organisations have been constantly targeted by hackers and COVID-19 has made the situation worse.

With the rise of the demanding consumer in the 21st century, effective patient scheduling means self-scheduling.

In a recent blog post, Federal Trade Commission attorney Elisa Jillson offered recommendations for using artificial intelligence truthfully, fairly and equitably.

A new study linked direct-to-consumer telemedicine visits to more downstream office and urgent care visits.

The framework calls on the federal government to partner with other public health authorities and the private sector to ensure patient safety and security.

This week's top stories include a consumer safety group warning parents to stop using Peloton Tread+ after reports of child injuries and death, nurses giving EHR usability an "F" and HHS vowing to tackle racism as a serious public health threat.

Israel has found both innovation and data instrumental in tackling COVID-19 challenges and improving patient outcomes, says professor Ran Balicer, chief innovation officer of Clalit Health Services in Israel.