Government & Policy
Law called for toughening HIPAA privacy and security rule given the spread of electronic health records and health exchange.
Reserve Brig. Gen. Woodson, surgeon and health outcomes research expert, nominated as assistant secretary of health affairs.
Heath IT extensions centers should have early focus on rural practices, says national coordinator Blumenthal.
Health IT Policy Committee recommends establishing patient safety oversight systems, EHR criteria.
Consumer access to e-records becoming critical in view of difficulties, high cost, of face-to-face healthcare.
SSA names James Winn special advisor for health IT; James Borland takes on disability systems modernization.
Two-year technology services contract extension signed after deal was made to save a call center from budget axe.
Pediatrician and policymaker has reputation as an innovator and leader in instituting evidence-based medical practices.
Reps. Kennedy and Murphy introduce bill to make behavioral health providers eligible for health IT incentives.
National Cancer Institute plans to make a lightweight electronic health record available for sharing clinical data.