Government & Policy
A 10% reduction in hospital nurses could lead to patients having 7% higher odds of dying and an increase in preventable readmissions, according to researchers at Penn Nursing.
The partnership will help connect service members – active-duty military and veterans – with their electronic data via the statewide health information exchange.
The federal agency has been receiving performance data from a cohort of funded health centers testing data exchange through standards-based APIs, according to ONC's USCDI program and the UDS Test Cooperative.
The simulated cybersecurity attack on an artificial intelligence-enabled system enabled participants to hone their information-sharing and incident response skills. It underscored the need to ensure secure-by-design products, said CISA's Jen Easterly.
The current hurricane season will require providers, manufacturers and distributors to make adequate supply chain preparations.
AHIP panelist Terry Douglas of Surescripts talks about what this means for payers, providers, pharma and others.
Remote Patient Monitoring
The panel likely needs more data and a decision on what constitutes a good form of engagement in order to make an informed decision on the proposed changes to the CPT code language for RPM reimbursement, one expert says.
The Department of Veterans Affairs will extend the contract for the electronic health record modernization first launched seven years ago, even in the face of implementation challenges and more Congressional scrutiny.
Cybersecurity In Focus
The AHA and National Rural Health Association are also onboard for the initiative, which will offer grants, free endpoint security advice and other resources for critical access and emergency hospitals.
India's Armed Forces Medical Services is exploring the use of emerging technologies with partners in local universities and the government.