Category Archives: HHS

10 Recommendations for Patient Safety in Health IT

Posted on November 11, 2011 by susiecookhc

by Sabrina Rodak, Becker’s Hospital Review The Institute of Medicine, which cited a need for greater oversight of health IT by public and private sectors, has made 10 recommendations for patient safety in health IT. IOM’s report, “Patient Safety and Health … Continue reading →

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HHS Allot $137 Million for Public Health Surveillance & Health IT

Posted on August 27, 2011 by susiecookhc

By Bernie Monegaine, HealthcareITNews.com WASHINGTON – The Department of Health and Human Services on Thursday awarded $137 million to nearly every state to strengthen prevention efforts and to improve public health. Many of the awards include a health IT component, … Continue reading →

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HHS Rural Health IT Task Force Focus Health IT for Rural Hospitals

Posted on August 27, 2011 by susiecookhc

By Bernie Monegain, HealthcareITNews.com WASHINGTON – The Departments of Health and Human Services and Agriculture have signed a memorandum of understanding linking rural hospitals and clinicians to capital loan programs to help them purchase software and hardware needed to implement … Continue reading →

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Obama Administration Offers New Ways to Improve Care, Lower Cost for Medicaid

Posted on July 11, 2011 by susiecookhc

July 8, 2011   US Department of Health & Human Services Initiatives focus on people receiving Medicare and Medicaid benefits The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) today announced three new initiatives to help states improve the quality … Continue reading →

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ONC and HHS Introduce 12 Initiatives to Spur Health IT Innovations

Posted on June 10, 2011 by susiecookhc

Becker’s Hospital Review  By Jaimie Ohl  6/8/11 The Office of the National Coordinator for Health IT and the Department of Health and Human Services has launched the new Investing in Innovations Initiative, or 12 Initiative, which is designed to spur innovations … Continue reading →

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Privacy Rules Proposed by HHS: Patient’s Request Access Report of EMR Records

Posted on June 1, 2011 by susiecookhc

Reuters   5/31/2011 Patients could obtain a list of everyone who has accessed their electronic medical record under a rule proposed on Tuesday by the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). Healthcare providers must currently keep track of everyone … Continue reading →

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HHS to Reduce Premiums, Easier for Pre-Existing Conditions

Posted on May 31, 2011 by susiecookhc

hhs.gov The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) today announced new steps to reduce premiums and make it easier for Americans to enroll in the Pre-Existing Condition Insurance Plan. Premiums for the Federally-administered Pre-Existing Condition Insurance Plan (PCIP) … Continue reading →

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HHS Review of Regulations: Impact on Hospitals and Telemedicine

Posted on May 31, 2011 by susiecookhc

Nurse.com The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services announced a review of regulations in response to a request from President Obama for all federal government agencies to streamline regulatory procedures. Among various initiatives for review are several that could … Continue reading →

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HHS Releases Online Patient Safety Training Resources for Clinicians and Patient Advocates

Posted on May 25, 2011 by susiecookhc

US Department of Health & Human Services    May 20, 2011 Partnering to Heal:  Teaming Up Against Healthcare-Associated Infections The HHS Office of the Assistant Secretary for Health released Partnering to Heal: Teaming Up Against Healthcare-Associated Infections, an interactive learning tool … Continue reading →

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AHRQ Releases Tool to Help Reduce Medication Errors

Posted on May 25, 2011 by susiecookhc

Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality   5/21/2011 Three out of four Americans are not following their doctor’s advice when it comes to taking prescription medication, according to U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Regina Benjamin.  AHRQ and the National Council on Patient … Continue reading →

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