HHS issues final rule to enhance the reliability, transparency, accountability, and safety of certified health information technology

15. October 2016 EHR, EMR, Health, HIPAA 0
Today, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ (HHS) Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology (ONC) issued a final rule that emphasizes the importance of protecting public health and safety while also strengthening transparency and accountability in the ONC Health IT Certification Program (“Program”). The “ONC Health IT Certification Program: Enhanced ...

Health Information Privacy in the Digital Age: Where to Focus Enforcement Efforts

14. October 2016 EHR, EMR, Health, HIPAA 0
Information drives our economy, our education, our personal relationships, and our culture.  And health information is one of the most important and valuable assets in our brave, new, digital world.  Many tools allow us to leverage health information to improve our lives—social media provides us with opportunities to connect with family and friends about health ...

States tighten spending to manage Medicaid growth, report says

13. October 2016 Health 0
U.S. States are finding the need to stretch dollars as part of the Medicaid expansion under the Affordable Care Act. Such strategies include hiring private managed care companies, shifting long-term care services to community settings and restricting use of expensive prescription drugs.  Powered by WPeMatico