(MedPage Today) — Lorna Breen, MD, Matt Gall, MD, Mo Brown, MD, Scott Jolley, MD, William West Jr., MD, and Tristin Smith, RN, are tragic examples of an unacceptably high level of suicide among U.S. healthcare workers. Unfortunately, this list… Powered by WPeMatico
In commemoration of World AIDS Day on December 1, 2024 Assistant Secretary for Health Admiral Rachel Levine, MD, released a statement. Powered by WPeMatico
(MedPage Today) — Over the past 25 years, we’ve seen a dramatic shift in how patients’ pain has been assessed and treated. The drive to capture pain as a vital sign drew attention to the need for better control of patients’ pain. The coincident… Powered by WPeMatico
(MedPage Today) — Like many other health policy commentators, I often write about what is broken in the U.S. health system and discuss strategies for healing it – all from a decidedly inward-looking perspective. Recently, a pair of articles… Powered by WPeMatico
The Health Care Cybersecurity and Resiliency Act of 2024 would provide grants to help healthcare organizations strengthen prevention and response – and push for better coordination between HHS and CISA. Powered by WPeMatico
The Office of Civil Rights could have initiated follow-up after discovering security flaws, but “rarely initiated these reviews when it identified serious compliance issues,” according to the HHS inspector general’s audit program review. Powered by WPeMatico
OCR settles with Holy Redeemer Family Medicine for alleged HIPAA Privacy Rule violation of female patient’s PHI disclosure, Including reproductive health info. Powered by WPeMatico
CMS is proposing actions in Medicare Advantage & Part D prescription drug programs to strengthen protections and access to care for people with Medicare. Powered by WPeMatico