HHS Secretary Alex Azar issued the following statement on President Trump’s Oval Office address regarding the COVID-19 outbreak: “President Trump’s address to the American people laid out bold new steps he is taking to protect our country from COVID-19 and alleviate the economic impacts of the pandemic. Some criticized the President’s decisive steps early on ...
The latest upgrade makes it easier for people to control who sees and accesses their health information. Powered by WPeMatico
A tip from the director of information services: Never rely on WiFi or cellular networking. Always use Bluetooth beacons inside hospitals. Powered by WPeMatico
The social-distancing effort also applies to educational institutions, municipalities and nonprofit organizations. Powered by WPeMatico
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
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 ...
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
“Zero trust flips the security model: Instead of ‘trust but verify,’ organizations ‘always verify but never trust,\'” one security expert explains. Powered by WPeMatico
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
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