Department of Health and Human Services awards over $50 Million for new health center sites

16. December 2016 EHR, EMR, Health, HIPAA 0
Today, Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Sylvia M. Burwell announced over $50 million in funding for 75 health centers in 23 states, Puerto Rico and the Federated State of Micronesia. “We expect this competitive New Access Point funding to provide health care to more than 240,000 additional patients, ” said Dr. Mary Wakefield,  Acting Deputy ...

HHS Issues Final Regulation to Increase Access to Affordable Family Planning and Preventive Services

15. December 2016 EHR, EMR, Health, HIPAA 0
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) issued a final rule to clarify the regulations for family planning services under Title X of the Public Health Service Act and protect access to family planning services. Title X is the only federal program focused solely on providing family planning and related preventive services. “This ...