HHS sponsors commercial manufacturing tests for Ebola vaccine

05. October 2016 EHR, EMR, Health, HIPAA 0
Vaccine development is critical to prevent future Ebola epidemics, minimize Ebola as bioterrorism threat An Ebola vaccine will take the next critical steps in development under a $24.75 million contract through May 2020 between the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ Office of the Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response (ASPR) and BioProtection Systems ...

New analysis shows 2.5 million Americans currently buying individual health coverage off-Marketplace may be eligible for Affordable Care Act premium tax credits

05. October 2016 EHR, EMR, Health, HIPAA 0
HHS encourages consumers to evaluate Marketplace options during upcoming Open Enrollment Since the Affordable Care Act became law, millions of Americans gained coverage or found more affordable options thanks to premium tax credits available through the Health Insurance Marketplace. Today, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) released data showing that 2.5 million ...

HHS awards funding to help protect health sector against cyber threats

05. October 2016 EHR, EMR, Health, HIPAA 0
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has awarded cooperative agreements totaling $350,000 to strengthen the ability of health care and public health sector partners to respond to cybersecurity threats. The agreements will foster the development of a more vibrant cyber information sharing ecosystem within the health care and public health sector.  HHS’ ...