(MedPage Today) — The first Trump administration was marked by mismanagement of the COVID-19 pandemic and politicization of public health agencies. In 2020, Donald Trump’s appointed HHS secretary demanded the right to review and change CDC’s weekly… Powered by WPeMatico
The revised bill now leaves out provisions that would have increased Congressional oversight over the VA’s EHR modernization partnership with Oracle, which is set to restart in 2025. Powered by WPeMatico
Improving the care experience through technology is at the core of the cardiovascular center’s values, says its CIO – who describes how the two-hospital system uses patient feedback to focus on optimal care delivery, and has the accolades to prove it. Powered by WPeMatico
(MedPage Today) — Since the modern practice of anesthesia has evolved, providers have been concerned about pulmonary aspiration — when gastric contents enter the lung, resulting in severe complications including pneumonitis, and aspiration… Powered by WPeMatico
In its FISMA review for FY 2024, the watchdog agency said that the U.S. Health and Human Services was unable to meet managed and measurable maturity for core metrics. Powered by WPeMatico
Among other wins, St. Luke’s University Health Network has reduced length of stay for patients going to post-acute facilities by 0.3 days. This decrease translates into significant bed availability and improved patient throughput. Powered by WPeMatico
HHS OCR announces $100,000 penalty against Rio Hondo Community Mental Health Center for failure to provide timely access to patient’s medical records. Powered by WPeMatico
