Government & Policy
The two organizations have signed a memorandum of understanding to work together to bring paperless healthcare to the 53 member states of the WHO's European region.
The funding is intended to improve service delivery, promote the adoption of healthy behaviors and reduce existing health disparities.
Josh Scales, founder and CEO of Uniti Health, explains new legislative proposals that could put organizations ahead of pre-pandemic levels, even if reimbursement is a barrier.
The scope and definition of electronic health information covered under the Cures Act rule is set to broaden this week.
Top leaders from the VA's digital transformation team discussed the PACT Act, zero trust security, low-code agility, the VA's new mobile app, technology application sourcing and more.
Anne Snowdon, chief scientific research officer at HIMSS, and Toni Laracuente, global head of analytics at HIMSS, say digital transformation must enable more equitable care for patients worldwide.
There is a widespread inability to support the access, exchange and use of electronic health information, the groups say.
FDA staff will be embedded at the VA Ventures Innovation Institute in Seattle to evaluate the risks and benefits of medical device innovations.
The Healthcare Cybersecurity Act of 2022 introduces a CISA-directed collaboration with HHS to tighten healthcare cybersecurity with industry analysis and workforce training.
Healthcare organizations must urge the Senate to pass critical telehealth legislation, and enact at least a two-year extension of the important PHE-era policies while working toward a permanent solution.