Government & Policy
Electronic Health Records
The Every Prescription Conveyed Securely Act calls for mandated e-prescribing under Medicare Part D, starting in 2020.
Workforce
Amelie Koran opens up on her mission to support other women and LGBT members in the government, and pushing to make security leadership roles more diverse.
The legislation, introduced by Sen. Bill Cassidy, is designed to help law enforcement better identify bad actors.
By shifting into value-based care and taking action to stop rising costs, Congress could improve the affordability of healthcare and promote state innovation, the governors say.
Telehealth
The rollback will come into place in just two months and healthcare organizations should prepare for several potential changes that could touch telehealth, blockchain, AI and connectivity.
Officials from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services will lead discussions, answer questions, clarify program requirements and more.
Analytics
2018 has only just started, but already it’s been quite a year for health informatics in Wales.
The announcement comes after a new review found that more than 230 million errors occur every year in England in the medication process.
The bill unanimously passed and sets limits how often providers can prescribe initial opioid medications.
Meaningful Use
The administration said the burden these programs put on doctors and hospitals has led to consolidation, which reduces competition and drives prices higher.