5 things to know about new ONC chief Donald Rucker
Long history of clinical and technology work should benefit the nation’s hub for healthcare IT policy. Powered by WPeMatico
Healthcare policy 'a mess,' so IT execs need to stay prepared
Focus on analytics, data and maintaining patient access, speakers at the Pop Health Forum in Boston say. Powered by WPeMatico
Will California's new cigarette tax make more smokers quit? – Sacramento Bee
Sacramento Bee Will California’s new cigarette tax make more smokers quit?Sacramento BeePlunk down a pack of cigarettes at the cash register and be prepared to pay up, way up. As of April 1, Californians are forking over an extra $2 per pack. Some smokers this past week said they were stocking up on cartons, ahead ...
Oracle secures ISO 27001, HIPAA and SOC certifications for its cloud portfolio – Cloud Tech
Oracle secures ISO 27001, HIPAA and SOC certifications for its cloud portfolioCloud TechOracle has announced its public cloud services have achieved various security and compliance certifications, including ISO 27001, HIPAA, SOC1 and SOC2, in what the company describes as ‘continued momentum’ for its products. The Redwood giant’s … Powered by WPeMatico
Giraffe watch: April's continued pregnancy not concerning, vet says – WTVM
TIME Giraffe watch: April’s continued pregnancy not concerning, vet saysWTVMHARPURSVILLE, NY (RNN) – April’s vet says the mother-to-be is “happy and comfortable,” and he’s not concerned by the fact she hasn’t given birth yet. Keepers at the Animal Adventure Park said in a Facebook post Friday they expected April to give birth …April The Giraffe ‘Will ...
British, Canadian babies cry the most in world: study – Yahoo News
Yahoo News British, Canadian babies cry the most in world: studyYahoo NewsPakistan’s export performance has been lacklustre and growth is almost stagnant over the last couple of years, despite its government taking several policy incentives, says a development professional with over two decades of experience. More. British …Babies cry more in UK, Canada and Italy, less ...
HIPAA audits unlikely to change under new administration – McKnight's Long Term Care News
HIPAA audits unlikely to change under new administrationMcKnight’s Long Term Care NewsRoger Severino, who was recently installed as the director of HHS’ Office of Civil Rights, is expected to keep up the agency’s current level of HIPAA audits, Eric Fader, an attorney for Day Pitney LLP, told Bloomberg BNA. W. Reece Hirsch, an attorney … ...
Controversy brews in Arkansas over concealed carry, medical marijuana – wreg.com
wreg.com Controversy brews in Arkansas over concealed carry, medical marijuanawreg.comLITTLE ROCK, Ark. — “I don’t think it’s right that I have to choose, especially if one could help me.” Nick Yarberry, 31, qualifies for medical marijuana. He’s suffered from glaucoma the past 16 years. But even though he qualifies, he says he can’t …Medical marijuana ...
Learning, as an adult woman, you have autism – NBC2 News
NBC2 News Learning, as an adult woman, you have autismNBC2 News(CNN) — Laura James, 47, is a successful journalist and author. She’s a wife to Tim and mother to four adult children. She likes fashion, cats and writing. She’s eloquent and quick-witted. She also has autism. She was surprised when the idea was first …World Autism ...
Cigarette tax hike takes effect in California, costs surge by $2 per pack – Washington Times
Washington Times Cigarette tax hike takes effect in California, costs surge by $2 per packWashington TimesCalifornia’s cigarette tax increased by $2 a pack Saturday under new tobacco policies passed by voters during last November’s general election. Smokers in California will now pay $2.87 in state taxes for a pack of cigarettes, more than tripling the ...