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The initiative will look at inconsistencies in data that hindered COVID-19 response. 

The new legislation is intended to improve the safety of medical devices. 

Eventually, the tracker will be expanded to include conditions such as mental and behavioral health, and include additional determinants of health.   

The startup's technology is now incorporated into Fujifilm's digital x-ray system, in addition to being used in Malaysian clinics. 

This week's top stories include Scripps Health suspending access to its IT applications due to a cyberattack, the HRSA telling six drugmakers they're in violation of the 340B statute and Google giving a sneak peek into its AI dermatology assistant.

Also, NHS Scotland and Microsoft develop track and trace system to help businesses.

The two college students built Spira, a no-code back-end tool for creating smart intake forms that was acquired by Galileo Health in April.   

CAQH Senior Vice President April Todd describes how the council's new FHIR endpoint directory helps with the implementation of the CMS and ONC interoperability rules.

This week's top stories include a ransomware attack exposing thousands of patient records, insurers' concerns that telehealth reimbursement parity may lead to overutilization, and the FDA clearing the Bigfoot Unity Diabetes Management System.

In addition to its investment, Sixth Street Growth principal Lee Mooney has joined DrFirst’s board of directors.