Government & Policy
Hancock resigned after breaching COVID rules.
HIMSS21
From interoperability to telehealth and beyond, an upcoming HIMSS21 presentation will shed light on the regulations and penalties health IT stakeholders should be mindful of in the months ahead.
Top health officials from HHS and VA have signaled their ongoing support for telemedicine in the long term, but also want to ensure that "technology is being used properly."
Most pursued changes via administrative action, according to a new Commonwealth Fund report, which may not be a permanent solution after the COVID-19 public health emergency ends.
The hackers demanded a ransom, said company representatives, which was not paid.
The state board of dental examiners had previously issued guidance that effectively banned virtual dentistry.
The International Cybercrime Prevention Act would create new criminal violations for those targeting hospitals, among other provisions.
The "EU Digital COVID Certificate" is due to officially launch on 1 July.
The bipartisan bill would eliminate a mandate for Medicare patients to be seen in person before receiving virtual behavioral care.
The Project US@ initiative aims to support safety, privacy and interoperability by standardizing patient addresses across healthcare.