Government & Policy
Cloud Computing
Not only telehealth, but cloud-based EHRs and remote monitoring connectivity could all be affected by regulation rollbacks, Health Affairs says.
Electronic Health Records
The industry group calls on the HHS secretary to rein in the Office of the National Coordinator from unnecessarily burdensome regulatory authority.
In a White House press briefing, David Shulkin, MD, called on Congress to extend the Veterans Choice program and help him build private-public partnerships to improve veterans’ care.
Interoperability
The embattled biotech mogul will join Sutter Health informaticist Steven Lane, MD and Norton Healthcare CIO Steve Ready on the HHS task force established by the 21st Century Cures Act.
Electronic Health Records
Zane Burke told investors said that the same EHR technology used for subs can benefit rural providers that are often in regions with scarce connectivity.
The CBO said 23 million more people would be uninsured by 2026, with older and sicker Americans being hit hardest.
This is not the first time the agency was criticized for its security vulnerabilities: OIG Deputy Assistant Inspector General said the issues have been consistent since 2000.
In 2026, an estimated 51M people under age 65 would be uninsured, compared to 28M who would lack insurance under current law.
HIE
Informatics group tells the federal agency that robust internet access is key to ensuring everyone benefits from advances in health IT.
Compliance
The state’s Department of Medical Assistance Services didn’t meet federal security requirements, which could have compromised the integrity of the system.