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By Bill Siwicki | 03:31 pm | April 26, 2017
Public health, clinical data or specialized registry electronic reporting options intended to help with meaningful use requirements.
By Jessica Davis | 11:36 am | April 26, 2017
Brett Giroir, who is currently CEO of biopharmaceutical company ViraCyte, takes over role formerly held by Karen DeSalvo.
Electronic Health Records
By Tom Sullivan | 04:27 pm | April 25, 2017
The software rollout went so wrong that the agency had to first revert to paper records and then start from scratch to find a new EHR vendor.
By Jessica Davis | 03:29 pm | April 25, 2017
The agency is seeking comments and data on expanding accessibility, especially to rural and underserved areas, as the United States falls behind the rest of the world.
By Jane Sarasohn-Kahn | 12:36 pm | April 25, 2017
Whether the doctor or patient is a Democrat, Independent, or Republican, the numbers are clear that people think healthcare coverage is important for all.
By Bernie Monegain | 09:47 am | April 25, 2017
Women in battleground states who voted for President Donald Trump are becoming increasingly disenchanted about the border wall and cuts to after-school programs.
By Henry Powderly | 04:23 pm | April 24, 2017
While attempts to reform or replace the Affordable Care Act have been hampered by ideological divides, the president was able to install new leadership at key agencies.
By Jessica Davis | 03:50 pm | April 24, 2017
Although only the breach only affected 1,391 patients, the size of the fine reflects the organization’s failure to implement HIPAA Security Rule policies and procedures.
By Jessica Davis | 03:02 pm | April 24, 2017
National Cybersecurity and Communications Integration Center will educate healthcare organizations and patients about risks associated with mobile data and apps.
By Tom Sullivan | 02:31 pm | April 24, 2017
The industry group argued that not adequately funding the Office of the National Coordinator for Health IT would undermine the 21st Century Cures Act and inhibit work toward a learning health system.