To combat COVID-19, LogMeIn offers free emergency remote work kits for healthcare providers
The social-distancing effort also applies to educational institutions, municipalities and nonprofit organizations. Powered by WPeMatico
Bipartisan bills in House, Senate seek to increase telehealth in nursing homes
As COVID-19 spreads, putting nursing home residents at risk, the RUSH Act of 2020 would remove Medicare barriers hindering expansion of remote care technology in skilled nursing facilities. Powered by WPeMatico
CDC to Award Over $560 Million to State & Local Jurisdictions in Support of COVID-19 Response
The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is announcing another upcoming action by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to provide resources to state and local jurisdictions in support of our nation’s response to the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). “State and local health departments are on the frontlines of responding to the ...
What the info blocking compliance timeline means for providers, vendors, HIEs
With a six-month reprieve before enforcement begins, healthcare organizations will soon have to “change their operating procedures to be in compliance,” says ONC. Powered by WPeMatico
Health systems adopt zero trust approach to secure networks, devices
“Zero trust flips the security model: Instead of ‘trust but verify,’ organizations ‘always verify but never trust,\'” one security expert explains. Powered by WPeMatico
Key resources to keep track of the coronavirus pandemic
Healthcare IT News is maintaining a list of trusted information sources with key details to help stem the ongoing spread of COVID-19. Powered by WPeMatico
Cerner, Epic signal different takes on final rules, even as they digest details
While Epic says it is reviewing the info blocking and patient access rules to see how they impact four specific areas, Cerner has voiced its “ardent support” to HHS. Powered by WPeMatico
Jvion debuts AI-powered social determinants of health technology
The new system, developed with Microsoft Azure, is designed to help healthcare organizations align community resources to identify gaps and social barriers to care. Powered by WPeMatico
Australia’s PrimaryClinic and HealthEngine introduce measures to tackle COVID-19
A new update implemented by the Australian Federal Government will allow doctors, nurses and mental health practitioners to provide telehealth services, such as video conferencing to people isolated at home due to the coronavirus. Powered by WPeMatico
HIMSSCast: What providers, payers and tech developers should know about sweeping new patient access rules
Healthcare IT News Editor Mike Miliard, Healthcare Finance News Senior Editor Susan Morse and MobiHealthNews Associate Editor Dave Muoio delve into ONC’s and CMS’ new rules, how people are reacting and what might happen next. Powered by WPeMatico