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Season 2 Episode 39 - Gene Therapy is Fighting Rare Diseases in FDA, NIH Program
29 december 2021 · 21 min
This past fall, the National Institutes of Health, the Food and Drug Administration and other partners launched the Bespoke Gene Therapy Consortium in an effort to leverage adeno-associated viruses as vectors to treat rare diseases. The initiative seeks to streamline research to clinical use, driving efficiencies into the traditional research and development process. FDA leader Peter Marks and NIH's P.J. Brooks discuss the consortium's work and how it aims to help people with rare diseases. Lees meer
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Season 2 Episode 38 - Breaking Down Veteran Treatment of Traumatic Brain Injury
28 december 2021 · 23 min
Veterans Affairs has one of the nation's most comprehensive traumatic brain injury research programs and care networks, including a multi-tiered care model designed to provide full support to veterans with TBI, especially when transitioning out of the military. Dr. Joel Scholten, national director of the Veterans Affairs Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Service, discusses how VA is overseeing pioneering research into the often complex condition and how technology is impacting diagnosis and treatments for the condition. Lees meer
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50 Years of Cancer: Reflecting on the National Cancer Act Anniversary
23 december 2021 · 18 min
Throughout 2021, HealthCast has highlighted the National Cancer Act's 50th anniversary through a miniseries of episodes with its leadership. Dec. 23 marks the official anniversary, so we wrap up the miniseries with a finale episode with NCI Principal Deputy Director Dr. Doug Lowy to reflect on the meaning of the act, the dedication of people working for and with NCI, as well as what remains on the horizon for NCI and its partners. Lees meer
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50 Years of Cancer: The Power of Data in Cancer Research Engagement
21 december 2021 · 30 min
The National Cancer Institute's Surveillance, Epidemiology, and End Results Program (SEER) and Cancer Information Service (CIS) collaborate to provide valued data and other cancer information to researchers, patients and the public. This includes developing statistical models for software and engaging with the public on smoking cessation through instant messaging, for example. The last episode in this miniseries commemorating the National Cancer Act's 50th anniversary talks to leaders Dr. Lynne Penberthy and Candace Maynard from the programs. Lees meer
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Season 2 Episode 37 - 5G Unlocks Health Care Advances at Veterans Affairs
16 december 2021 · 26 min
The Veterans Health Administration has begun exploring capabilities of 5G capacities within its health care network to power innovations that are advancing surgical prep and patient care. Dr. Tom Osborne, director of the Veterans Affairs National Center for Collaborative Healthcare Innovation, discusses how VA is using 5G to explore new capacities like augmented reality that are pushing the horizons of health care modernization. Lees meer
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Season 2 Episode 36 - NIH Stayed Agile Via Tech During COVID-19
14 december 2021 · 36 min
NIH conducts critical research across all fields of medicine and has been a key player in steering the nation throughout COVID-19. Behind this important work is a network of IT infrastructure, data-driven capabilities, security and dedicated personnel who have supported NIH before and during the pandemic. Its Center for IT drives these NIH-wide operations, as Deputy Director Stacie Alboum breaks down how COVID-19 has impacted those activities and priorities. Lees meer
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50 Years of Cancer: There are 71 Centers Nationwide Driving Cancer Care, Research
30 november 2021 · 29 min
When the National Cancer Act passed in 1971, Congress required NCI to form designated cancer centers to help fight the war on cancer. 50 years later, NCI has designated 71 cancer centers that are driving cutting-edge research and service to their nearby communities. In the seventh episode of our National Cancer Act miniseries, we dive into the history and work of these cancer centers. Lees meer
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Season 2 Episode 35 - Hear That? VA 3D Printing Program Supports Hearing Loss
29 november 2021 · 19 min
The Department of Veterans Affairs has been using its 3D printing network to support innovative health care initiatives across the country. Hear from Nikki Beitenman, 3D printing specialist at the Charleston, VA medical center, on how the agency is using these capacities to help patients recover from unusual forms of hearing loss. Lees meer
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50 Years of Cancer: Tech's Role in Fighting Cancer
29 oktober 2021 · 32 min
This sixth episode commemorating the National Cancer Act 50th anniversary highlights how developments in technology and innovation have accelerated cancer research and helped usher in new diagnostics and treatments. National Cancer Institute leaders discuss the importance of leveraging data for research, how technology is enabling immunotherapy and precision medicine, what tech is on the horizon and how you can help introduce new ideas to the cancer research space. Lees meer
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Season 2 Episode 34 - How VA is Using Virtual Reality for PTSD Treatment
25 oktober 2021 · 15 min
The Department of Veterans Affairs' Innovation Ecosystem has been responsible for some of the agency's most promising health IT research, including using virtual reality platforms for both mental and physical health care. VA Innovation Specialist Caitlin Rawlins discusses how the technology is being used to help patients recover from PTSD and other anxiety-related conditions, as well as manage chronic pain. Lees meer
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Season 2 Episode 33 - FDA CIO Leads New Digital Transformation Office
19 oktober 2021 · 21 min
In mid-September, FDA launched its new Office of Digital Transformation, which combines multiple technology portfolios like data, cybersecurity and IT to drive a unified approach to modernization. Vid Desai, the agency's recently appointed CIO and head of this new office, dives into how his role has evolved since joining FDA in 2019 and addresses the primary obstacles the new office will look to tackle moving into 2022. Lees meer
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Season 2 Episode 32 - How VA is Using Clinical Review to Fight COVID
12 oktober 2021 · 29 min
The Department of Veterans Affairs has built one of America's most comprehensive clinical healthcare data review projects with its Evidence Synthesis Program (ESP). Hear from ESP co-founder Dr. Mark Helfand on how the program has been instrumental in advancing treatment for a range of conditions, and has recently taken a forefront role in helping clinicians nationwide better manage COVID-19 emergency care and save lives amidst the pandemic. Lees meer
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50 Years of Cancer: Collaboration in Combating Childhood Cancer
28 september 2021 · 28 min
As we continue our National Cancer Act 50th anniversary commemoration miniseries, we focus this episode on childhood cancer. The early fight against childhood cancer helped spur support for the National Cancer Act, and in the decades since NCI has been working to understand the unique conditions, challenges and treatments for childhood cancer. Lees meer
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Season 2 Episode 31 - Inside Government Oversight of COVID-19
22 september 2021 · 20 min
COVID-19 has brought new challenges, including the direct public health response as well as secondary shakeups across the government, medical and socioeconomic landscapes. To keep the pandemic response from devolving, the Government Accountability Office has been providing oversight and working with agencies to ensure that COVID-19 and other public health challenges are handled as properly as possible. Its Health Care Director Mary Denigan-Macauley discusses what it's like to oversee federal health activities during a pandemic and how she's overcoming associated challenges. Lees meer
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Season 2 Episode 30 - How AI, Data Are Boosting FDA's Regulatory Processes
9 september 2021 · 36 min
The Food and Drug Administration is ramping up technology adoption, and prioritizing AI and data strategies to ensure safety of new interventions and medical devices, improve workflows and ultimately deliver on its public health mission. Arunan Skandarajah, an FDA Presidential Innovation Fellow who believes in the power of equitable digital tools, discusses how he is innovating FDA's regulatory processes to drive greater efficiencies. Lees meer
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50 Years of Cancer: Prevention Tactics in Avoidance, Screening & Vaccination
31 augustus 2021 · 31 min
This fourth episode in our miniseries commemorating the National Cancer Act's 50th anniversary highlights the progress the National Cancer Institute has made in cancer prevention. We talk to leaders in NCI's Division of Cancer Prevention about avoidance, screening and treatments, and vaccinations, and how precision medicine is impacting further research. Lees meer
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Season 2 Episode 29 - Data's Role as a 'Super Power' at VA
27 augustus 2021 · 20 min
With a new data strategy, Department of Veterans Affairs Chief Data Officer Kshemendra Paul outlines the critical role data will have in some of the agency's largest efforts like electronic health record modernization, COVID and more. This means ensuring data is standardized and integrated across the agency to improve health care, evidence-based decisions and equity. Lees meer
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Season 2 Episode 28: VHA's Innovation Ecosystem is Collaborating to Create New Veteran Health Solutions
4 augustus 2021 · 41 min
The Veterans Health Administration's Innovation Ecosystem (VHA IE) serves as a hub for novel ideas and health technology development. Four technology and data leaders within the group unpack how they are using a collaborative approach to create well-rounded solutions that keep veterans' needs at the forefront of the development process. Lees meer
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Season 2 Episode 27 - Breaking Down AI Tech Sprints at Veterans Affairs
23 juli 2021 · 19 min
The Department of Veterans Affairs is supporting research conducted within its National Artificial Intelligence Institute (NAII) through collaborative tech sprints that use curated data sets to explore new predictive health care and diagnostic methods. Rafael Fricks, the lead coordinator of the NAII tech sprints, discusses how these projects are coordinated and their application to conditions ranging from kidney disease to PTSD treatment. Lees meer
Learn more about the NAII at VA's website (https://www.research.va.gov/naii/) and sign up for the VA's AI newsletter (https://www.research.va.gov/naii/join.cfm) to stay informed of future tech sprints.
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Season 2 Episode 26 - VHA Harnesses New Techniques to Enhance Veterans Care
21 juli 2021 · 32 min
The COVID-19 pandemic presented the Veterans Health Administration with new challenges, such as communication tactics and health care delivery. Leaders across VHA rapidly scaled up technology development and delivery, as well as created new programs, to stay connected with veterans. The heads of the offices of Patient Advocacy and Healthcare Technology Management break down focus areas throughout the pandemic and priorities moving forward. Lees meer
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Season 2 Episode 25 - Improving Health Outcomes with Genomics Research at VA
8 juli 2021 · 21 min
The Veterans Affairs Million Veteran Program (MVP) is using genomic information submitted by American veterans to conduct research on a wide array of physical and mental health conditions. Hear from Associate Director of Cohort Relations Jennifer Deen and Associate Director of Scientific Programs Jennifer Moser on how VA is using this critical research to improve patient outcomes and expanding its roster of genomic information to better care for underserved populations. Lees meer
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50 Years of Cancer: Progress in Overcoming Health Disparities
30 juni 2021 · 22 min
In this third episode celebrating the National Cancer Act's 50th anniversary, guests from the National Cancer Institute discuss health disparities with cancer. We delve into the gaps that various underserved communities face in their ability to access cancer care and participate in clinical trials and research, as well as how NCI has worked over the past half century to bridge that gap. Lees meer
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Season 2 Episode 24 - AI is Helping Improve Treatment Models at VA
24 juni 2021 · 23 min
The Department of Veterans Affairs is applying ongoing work in large-scale data analysis to improve both mental and physical health for veterans, including treatment for traumatic brain injury and more. VA Artificial Intelligence Director Gil Alterovitz, who leads the agency's National Artificial Intelligence Institute, discusses the ongoing innovations in this space, impacts to approaches in genomics and policies, plus the agency's support in COVID-19 response. Lees meer
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Season 2 Episode 23 - Inside the Program That Accelerated COVID-19 Testing and Diagnostics
14 juni 2021 · 41 min
Upon the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, testing was limited in number and capability. But now, testing is faster and more accessible and ubiquitous. RADx, a federal health-ran initiative to improve testing, is the program behind how we got to where we are. We talk to experts behind RADx about the technologies behind improvements in testing, challenges in testing underserved populations and the future of at-home testing. Lees meer
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Season 2 Episode 22 - Making Mental Health Part of Public Health
7 juni 2021 · 30 min
SAMHSA is the federal agency leading public health efforts to advance behavioral and mental health across the country, aiming to reduce the impact of substance abuse and mental illness in the United States. As Mental Health Awareness Month ended, we closed out the month by chatting with the acting head of SAMHSA to see how they've been supporting communities' mental health throughout the COVID-19 pandemic and beyond. Lees meer
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Season 2 Episode 21 - Inside Howard University's Digital Health Innovation
3 juni 2021 · 28 min
As the oldest American medical school and the only HBCU to have been chartered by Congress, Howard University's College of Medicine is innovating in medical technology and working with industry and government partners to foster more equitable, accessible and improved health care. This episode in our HBCU spotlight series talks to Associate Dean Michael Crawford who highlights the role Howard and other HBCUs have in medical research and innovation. Lees meer
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Season 2 Episode 20 - NIDA Director: Let's Talk Mental Health
26 mei 2021 · 27 min
This mental health awareness month, Dr. Nora Volkow, director of the National Institute on Drug Abuse, returns to HealthCast to discuss the latest research and understanding of public mental health and substance abuse initiatives. This includes the importance of early detection, targeting underserved populations and removing the stigma on seeking help. Lees meer
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Season 2 Episode 19 - How NIMH is Pioneering the Future of Mental Health
21 mei 2021 · 35 min
May is Mental Health Awareness Month. HealthCast is bringing you episodes to honor top mental health efforts across the federal government from a leadership perspective. The National Institute of Mental Health's Director Dr. Joshua Gordon discusses the work the leading federal agency for research on mental health disorders is doing to combat mental health issues and possibly prevent them in the future. Lees meer
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50 Years of Cancer: The Road to Better Treatment and Diagnostics
29 april 2021 · 34 min
In our second episode of our National Cancer Act 50th Anniversary miniseries, we examine the field of cancer research and diagnostics. National Cancer Institute Cancer Therapy Evaluation Program Division of Cancer Treatment and Diagnostics Associate Director Dr. Meg Mooney and Division of Cancer Treatment and Diagnosis Director Dr. James Doroshow explain the history of this technology, as well as how legislation got treatment and diagnostics to where it is today. Lees meer
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Season 2 Episode 18 - Behind VA's COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution Plans
7 april 2021 · 16 min
The COVID-19 pandemic created demand for a rapid vaccination program without precedence in American history. It also placed considerable responsibility on federal agencies, particularly the Department of Veterans Affairs, which provides full-scale health care to over 9 million enrolled veterans nationwide. Deputy Chief Consultant for Preventive Medicine Dr. Sophia Califano breaks down how VA met this challenge, the communication strategies at play, as well as how the agency served the population outside of its health system. Lees meer
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Season 2 Episode 17 - How One NIH Institute is Combating COVID-19 and Health Disparities
2 april 2021 · 21 min
With people of minority background and those with obesity and diabetes most at risk for severe cases of COVID-19, the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases is leading in the research behind why that is. Director Dr. Griffin Rodgers, who contributed to the first effective therapy for sickle cell anemia, updates HealthCast on the institute's work to lessen the effects of COVID-19 on its research community, as well as other top research and data initiatives at the institution. Lees meer
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Season 2 Episode 16 - Tackling Cardiovascular Disease in African Americans
17 maart 2021 · 19 min
Cardiovascular disease is a leading cause of death for African Americans, and there are a number of environmental and genetic factors behind it. The Jackson Heart Study has been ongoing for over 20 years to understand why, and we talk to one of its principal investigators at Tougaloo College, Dr. Wendy White, to understand how it's helping build trust between the U.S. medical establishment and African American communities. Lees meer
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Season 2 Episode 15 - How Biomedical Programs for Students Spark Novel Research Opportunities
9 maart 2021 · 33 min
There are many racial disparities in American medical research and health care, but HBCUs play a critical role in bridging those divides. Dr. Cynthia Warrick, president of Stillman College, and also a pharmacist and health services researcher by trade, highlights how her academic institution is uplifting students and faculty to expand biomedical programs and research impacting the public health care sector. Lees meer
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50 Years of Cancer: A History of American Cancer Research
5 maart 2021 · 28 min
50 years ago, President Richard Nixon signed the National Cancer Act into law. But what was the state of cancer in America like before the act, and how has the fight against cancer generally changed since the act passed? We spoke with NCI Director Dr. Ned Sharpless to talk about the work NCI has done since the passage of the act as the first part of our six-part miniseries this year in commemoration of the National Cancer Act's 50th Anniversary. Stay tuned for the rest of the series, which will release bimonthly throughout the rest of the year. Lees meer
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New Miniseries: 50 Years of the National Cancer Act
26 februari 2021 · 9 min
Peek into HealthCast's special six-episode series with the National Cancer Institute to honor the 50th anniversary of the National Cancer Act. This introductory episode includes an overview of the legislation's impact from NCI Director Dr. Ned Sharpless. Episodes will release bimonthly and will include perspectives from health and research officials from NCI and beyond. Lees meer
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Season 2 Episode 14 - Expanding Mental Telehealth for Veterans
25 februari 2021 · 16 min
The isolation of the COVID-19 pandemic has been challenging for all Americans, no less so for veterans seeking treatment for mental health and PTSD recovery. Hear from Dr. Christina Armstrong, clinical psychologist at the VA Office of Connected Care, on how the agency has worked to increase the availability and access to remote counseling and mental telehealth over the past year. Lees meer
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Season 2 Episode 13 - NIMH, NEDA's Innovation in Eating Disorder Treatment, Awareness
22 februari 2021 · 45 min
This special three-part episode recognizes Eating Disorder Awareness Week. Researchers from the National Eating Disorders Association and National Institute of Mental Health are pioneering treatments for mental illnesses and eating disorders to uplift underrepresented affected communities and personalize care. This includes demystifying the diseases, identifying future opportunities with data analysis and wearable technologies, and discussing recent advancements amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Lees meer
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Season 2 Episode 12 - Inside HHS's Fight Against COVID-19 Vaccine Fraud
13 februari 2021 · 24 min
The COVID-19 vaccine is here, and people are seeking to get it. Fraudsters are taking advantage of this moment and are scamming people into fake vaccination signups, pilfering money and identity information. HHS OIG Special Agent in Charge Nenette Day tells us about how her organization is navigating upticks in fraud and how to protect yourself from it. Lees meer
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Season 2 Episode 11 - DOD's Innovative Acquisition Tactics for Medical Tech
4 februari 2021 · 20 min
The Defense Innovation Unit connects industry and the Defense Department, acting as an acquisition accelerator of innovation and commercial technology to military customers. DIU Human Systems Portfolio Director Christian Whitchurch shares some of his projects in the medical and COVID-19 spaces and how his relationship with industry and DOD customers is unique for innovating new ways of looking at procurement in the federal space. Lees meer
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Season 2 Episode 10 - Patient-Centric Care Supports Veteran Mobile Prosthetics Program
20 januari 2021 · 18 min
Eli Kaufman from the the Department of Veterans Affairs Puget Sound Medical Center founded the agency's Mobile OPS program, which is designed to bring in-home prosthetics care to veterans who might face challenges visiting a VA medical center. Kaufman reflects on the impact of being able to visit a veteran at their home, and the exceptional benefits for patient outcomes and satisfaction when providers are able to create highly specialized prosthetics. Lees meer
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Season 2 Episode 9 - Tech Impacts for American Indian Health Disparities
15 januari 2021 · 23 min
At the intersection of health and technology, Indian Health Service Chief Health Informatics Officer Susy Postal provides a look into the health modernization underway at the agency. Faced with disproportionate health issues and support, and a comparatively lower budget than other health agencies, IHS is tackling tech improvements that can address these disparities. Lees meer
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Season 2 Episode 8 - NIBIB Explores AI, Digital Twins to Tailor Patient Care
13 januari 2021 · 31 min
Behrouz Shabestari, acting director of NIH NIBIB's Division of Health Informatics Technologies, details how the center is researching innovative applications in biotechnologies and the impact of AI in health care. Shabestari describes how these methods, including imaging tech, also have contributed to tackling COVID-19 detection and treatment. Lees meer
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Season 2 Episode 7 - VA Telehealth Innovation in the Age of COVID
7 januari 2021 · 17 min
Kevin Patel, winner of the VHA Innovation Ecosystem Challenge America COVID-19 Maker Challenge series, and Allison Amrhein, director of operations for the VHA Innovators Network, discuss a new telehealth prototype and how the Innovation Ecosystem is expanding the horizons of telehealth at the Department of Veterans Affairs. Lees meer
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Season 2 Episode 6 - NIMH Researchers Tackle COVID-19 Impact on Mental Health
18 december 2020 · 18 min
Mannan Dasti, CIO at the National Institute of Mental Health, discusses how the agency is focused on the holistic view of technology. He describes the importance that apps work together and for data to be shared across multiple systems in order for the scientific community to make complete decisions. The public and health professionals can address and tackle the stigma around mental health issues by promoting technical benefits. Lees meer
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Season 2 Episode 5 - FDA Advances Digital Health Innovation With New Effort
16 december 2020 · 20 min
The Food and Drug Administration is responsible for regulating certain digital health software and devices, like those many of us wear daily. Bakul Patel, the first director of FDA's new Digital Health Center of Excellence, talks about how the FDA is looking to advance regulatory policies, collaborate with stakeholders, and ensure digital health technologies are safe and effective for the public. Lees meer
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Season 2 Episode 4 - Supporting FDA Drug Reviews With Data Insights
11 december 2020 · 17 min
The Food and Drug Administration's Center for Drug Evaluation and Research office has a vital role in the decision-making that regulates medicines. Senior Business Informatics Officer Justin Scott describes how the agency is using digital intelligence tools like ABBYY and automation to modernize the agency's 30 years of archives and support researchers monitoring public health. Lees meer
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Season 2 Episode 3 - ASPR Leader on COVID-19 Vaccine Supplies, Manufacturing Resiliency and Tech Innovation
20 november 2020 · 18 min
With recent news about the efficacy of COVID-19 vaccines, the Department of Health and Human Services is still focused on managing the ongoing threat of the pandemic. The HHS Office of the Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response's Joe Hamel explains how his office is fortifying medical supply manufacturing and distribution for soon-to-be COVID-19 vaccines, as well as how innovative tech is supporting other public health challenges amplified by the pandemic. Lees meer
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Season 2 Episode 2 - How the DOD's New EHR is Transforming Military Health
19 november 2020 · 20 min
The Defense Healthcare Management System Program Executive Office (DHMS) has been deploying the Military Health System's new electronic health record, MHS GENESIS. DHMS Acting Program Executive Officer Holly Joers discusses in this episode updates to the deployment, including the inclusion of the U.S. Coast Guard to the EHR, as well as how the Joint Health Information Exchange and more recent CommonWell Health Alliance partnerships are creating greater patient information interoperability between the agencies and their provider partners. Lees meer
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Season 2 Episode 1 - Participant Diversity in COVID-19 Vaccine Trials
17 november 2020 · 23 min
The National Institute of Allergies and Infectious Diseases, part of the NIH, is leading COVID-19 clinical trial efforts through a large-scale network, called the COVID-19 Prevention Network (CoVPN). Dr. Jim Kublin, the executive director of operation programs for CoVPN, shares more about this government-funded clinical trials network for COVID-19, the importance of diversity in research, and how tech is rapidly advancing these efforts. Lees meer
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Season 1 Episode 30 - How Can Tech Support the Mental Health of Cancer Survivors Amid COVID-19?
9 november 2020 · 13 min
Dr. Emily Tonorezos, the director of the office of cancer survivorship at the National Cancer Institute, joins us for this episode to discuss the impact of COVID-19 on the mental health of cancer patients, as well as ways technology is being used to support cancer care delivery and mental health services. Lees meer