As COVID-19 spreads, putting nursing home residents at risk, the RUSH Act of 2020 would remove Medicare barriers hindering expansion of remote care technology in skilled nursing facilities. Powered by WPeMatico
The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is announcing another upcoming action by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to provide resources to state and local jurisdictions in support of our nation’s response to the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). “State and local health departments are on the frontlines of responding to the ...
With a six-month reprieve before enforcement begins, healthcare organizations will soon have to “change their operating procedures to be in compliance,” says ONC. Powered by WPeMatico
“Zero trust flips the security model: Instead of ‘trust but verify,’ organizations ‘always verify but never trust,\'” one security expert explains. Powered by WPeMatico
Healthcare IT News is maintaining a list of trusted information sources with key details to help stem the ongoing spread of COVID-19. Powered by WPeMatico
While Epic says it is reviewing the info blocking and patient access rules to see how they impact four specific areas, Cerner has voiced its “ardent support” to HHS. Powered by WPeMatico
The new system, developed with Microsoft Azure, is designed to help healthcare organizations align community resources to identify gaps and social barriers to care. Powered by WPeMatico
A new update implemented by the Australian Federal Government will allow doctors, nurses and mental health practitioners to provide telehealth services, such as video conferencing to people isolated at home due to the coronavirus. Powered by WPeMatico
Healthcare IT News Editor Mike Miliard, Healthcare Finance News Senior Editor Susan Morse and MobiHealthNews Associate Editor Dave Muoio delve into ONC’s and CMS’ new rules, how people are reacting and what might happen next. Powered by WPeMatico
The Oregon provider is the first to use the care coordination application to support programs for people with developmental disabilities and mental health challenges. Powered by WPeMatico