Policy and Operations
New NIH-Funded Translational Research Centers to Speed, Diversify Alzheimer’s Drug Discovery16 Oct 2019
To help meet the urgent need for therapies that will effectively treat or prevent Alzheimer’s disease, the National Institute on... Continue Reading
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House Passes Bill To Revamp Medical Screenings For Migrants At Border03 Oct 2019
The House passed a measure Thursday that would revamp medical screenings for migrants in the custody of Customs and Border... Continue Reading
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Doctors And Patients Tired Of Insurance Hassles, Verma Says03 Oct 2019
CMS Administrator Seema Verma on Tuesday told insurers that they need to support the Trump administration’s policies on transparency, value-based... Continue Reading
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Hospitals Slam CMS Proposal To Disclose Negotiated Rates03 Oct 2019
Hospitals are urging CMS to reject a proposed rule requiring hospitals to publish negotiated rates with third-party payers. The proposal, which CMS released July... Continue Reading
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The Importance Of HIPAA Risk Assessments03 Oct 2019
Failure to comply with HIPAA safety standards can lead to large fines and, in extreme cases, the loss of medical... Continue Reading
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National Patient Identifier HIPAA Provision Removed In Proposed Bill03 Oct 2019
In a continued effort to ensure Congress does not work to create a national unique patient identifier, Sen. Rand Paul... Continue Reading
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Senate Panel Cancels Vote On Key Spending Bill Amid Standoff18 Sep 2019
The Senate Appropriations Committee on Wednesday canceled votes on two spending bills that had been scheduled for the following day,... Continue Reading
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ONC Names The Sequoia Project As TEFCA Recognized Coordinating Entity18 Sep 2019
The Sequoia Project will serve as the Recognized Coordinating Entity for the Common Agreement component of TEFCA. ONC has awarded a cooperative... Continue Reading
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CDC Awards New Funds To Stop Drug Overdoses, Deaths18 Sep 2019
As the drug overdose crisis evolves and becomes more complex, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is providing... Continue Reading
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HHS Announces 2 Leap In Health IT Awardees Focused On Interoperability18 Sep 2019
– HHS announces San Diego Regional Health Information Exchange and The University of Texas at Austin (UT Austin) as awardees... Continue Reading
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