U.S. Department of Health and Human Services update on response & recovery missions in Puerto Rico

21. December 2017 EHR, EMR, Health, HIPAA 0
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services update on response & recovery missions in Puerto Rico
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services mobilized assistance in Puerto Rico since before Hurricane Maria made landfall to meet immediate health care needs and prepare for the long-term challenges facing the U.S. territory. To date, HHS has: deployed 3,037 personnel; assisted 31,011 patients; awarded 130 contracts for medical supplies, equipment and related services; ...

HHS Acting Secretary Hargan Praises Passage of Tax Reform, Repeal of Obamacare’s Individual-Mandate Tax

21. December 2017 EHR, EMR, Health, HIPAA 0
U.S. Health and Human Services Acting Secretary Eric D. Hargan released the following statement after Congress passed tax reform legislation that includes a repeal of Obamacare’s individual mandate: “This tax reform legislation is a major step toward real healthcare freedom for our country, thanks to its repeal of the individual mandate. The mandate tax fell ...

OCR works with DOJ to ensure federally funded medical center provides communication services for deaf and hard of hearing patients

21. December 2017 EHR, EMR, Health, HIPAA 0
The University of Vermont Medical Center (UVMMC) has agreed to enter into a Voluntary Resolution Agreement with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Office for Civil Rights (OCR), the U.S. Department of Justice and the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Vermont (DOJ) to ensure effective communication with individuals who are ...

Melbourne crash: Driver arrested after hitting pedestrians

Melbourne crash: Driver arrested after hitting pedestrians  BBC News Melbourne Crash Was ‘Deliberate,’ Police Say After Driver’s Arrest  New York Times What to Know About the Flinders Street Car Attack in Melbourne  TIME Melbourne crash: Car driven into Flinders Street crowd in ‘deliberate act’  Telegraph.co.uk LIVE: Melbourne incident the act of mentally ill drug addict  The Australian Full coverage Powered ...

Which countries are most vulnerable to US pressure over UN Jerusalem vote?

Which countries are most vulnerable to US pressure over UN Jerusalem vote?  CNN US threatens countries with loss of aid over UN vote on Jerusalem  Washington Post Trump suggests US will cut off aid for countries that vote for UN resolution  The Hill Feature: After Trump’s Jerusalem Move Palestinians Face a New, Grim Reality  Al-Bawaba Strategic losses for the ...