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ThinkLabs founder on healthcare innovations: 'Convenience always wins'

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COVID-19 presents a new chance to make telehealth accessible to the underserved

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The Medicaid Transformation Project, a strategic initiative through the healthcare innovation network AVIA, seeks to promote healthcare availability for Americans in need while reducing the overall cost of services. Since the pandemic began its spread across the U.S. this spring, Smith said, MTP has expanded its focus.

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HealthBI’s Scott McFarland says Step Away From the Fax Machine — Harlow on Healthcare

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