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Zoom’s Security and Privacy Woes Violated GDPR, Expert Says

Two privacy concerns for Zoom: lack of transparency and distribution of information to a third party without user consent.

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How Has Coronavirus Affected Healthcare Consumerism, Tech Use?

More patients are using virtual visits and chatbots to access healthcare during the coronavirus outbreak, suggesting a tip toward more healthcare consumerism. Read this article from xTelligent Healthcare Media to learn what this means for us as we navigate COVID-19.

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Facebook Launches Desktop Version for Messenger as Video Calls Surge

As a result of the Coronavirus Pandemic, Facebook rolled out the desktop version of its Messenger app a year earlier than planned for Apple’s Mac and Microsoft’s Windows to make video chats available on computer screens for Facebook users.

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TRICARE Cuts Telehealth Co-pays, OKs Phone Calls During COVID-19 Crisis

Prompted by a letter from two senators, the Defense Department’s health plan is relaxing its rules regarding telehealth coverage to improve access to care for military members and their families.

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Adding Social Workers to PCMH Care Team Cuts ED Visits

The number of ED visits went down by nearly 8,000 after the VHA added social workers to the PCMH care team.

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Senate Approves Aid for Small-Business Loan Program, Hospitals and Testing

The Senate passed a $484 billion relief package, after Democrats and Trump administration officials finalized an agreement.

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Zoom Lets Attackers Steal Windows Credentials, Run Programs via UNC Links

The Zoom Windows client is vulnerable to UNC path injection in the client’s chat feature that could allow attackers to steal the Windows credentials of users who click on the link.

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Summer Arts Connect

Summer Arts Connect! is a series of free online creative arts programs with a focus on social and emotional health for veteran and active-duty military households in the JBLM vicinity—but accessible anywhere as online sessions.

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Telehealth Amid COVID-19: What Health Care Providers Should Know

This article is a short primer to help you understand telehealth in this moment, navigate regulations and technology practice standards, and choose technologies to support quality patient care.

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America’s child welfare system was already failing. The pandemic could weaken it further.

Parents can’t see their children and social workers can’t make visits, leaving kids feeling more isolated and possibly putting them in danger.

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The Emily Program is now offering telehealth for intensive outpatient and PHP programs

A leader in personalized eating disorder treatment for people of all ages and genders since 1993, The Emily Program is your best choice for a patient referral if you suspect an eating disorder.

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