HHS Launches New Medicaid/CHIP Resource Hub to Help Keep People Covered
HHS launched a new, online and user-friendly hub for partners to access critical CHIP renewal and transition resources. Powered by WPeMatico
Australia’s digital health pipeline in 10 years
The government is doubling down on modernising My Health Record and building a framework for national health information sharing. Powered by WPeMatico
China emphasises digital tech development for its ageing population
The Ministry of Industry and Information Technology has issued a work plan for all IT and communications stakeholders to promote the development of digital technology for the elderly. Powered by WPeMatico
Geisinger gets USDA rural development grant for inpatient virtual nursing
Nearly $950,000 in new funding will help the Pennsylvania health system expand the 24/7 virtual care center it launched this past year, with new technologies for Geisinger Medical Center and Geisinger Shamokin Area Community Hospital. Powered by WPeMatico
ONC should tailor info blocking disincentives to provider types, groups say
EHRA, HIMSS and others cite regulatory variability and redundancy, as well as costs, as roadblocks to interoperable health information exchange, while ACR stresses investigatory protections for physicians. Powered by WPeMatico
Effects of the EU AI Act Visible After 2026
2023 was the year marked by AI. With the rise of general-purpose large language models ChatGPT, Claude and Bard, AI has become tangible and accessible for millions of people. There was no shortage of excitement, but also appeals for regulation of this powerful technology. State of AI Regulation in Healthcare Powered by WPeMatico
A Culture of Silence Persists in Medicine Despite #MeToo
(MedPage Today) — Despite the strains the pandemic has placed on our healthcare system, including understaffing, an exodus of healthcare providers, and increased physician burnout, the number of medical school applicants continues to remain steady… Powered by WPeMatico
Under the Biden-Harris Administration, Over 20 Million Selected Affordable Health Coverage in ACA Marketplace Since Start of Open Enrollment Period, a Record High
HHS announced that over 20 million people have selected an ACA Health Insurance Marketplace plan. Powered by WPeMatico
CMS Approves New York’s Groundbreaking Section 1115 Demonstration Amendment to Improve Primary Care, Behavioral Health, and Health Equity
CMS approved an amendment to NY’s Medicaid section 1115 demonstration. Powered by WPeMatico
New York AG: Health Center Must Pay $450K HIPAA Fine, Invest $1.2 Million in Cybersecurity Improvements – Campus … – Campus Safety Magazine
New York AG: Health Center Must Pay $450K HIPAA Fine, Invest $1.2 Million in Cybersecurity Improvements – Campus … Campus Safety Magazine Powered by WPeMatico