HIPAA guidelines updated for improved patient access
The Department of Health and Human Services recently announced that it has made several changes to the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act.
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What can the space station teach us about health care?
While at first there doesn’t seem to be a correlation between remote regions around the world and the space station, commonalities could actually help to improve the quality of care of both astronauts and those living in rural areas.
2015 investments for digital health matches last year’s record
In 2014, investments for digital health shattered all previous records, pulling in over $4.3 billion. This year followed suit by matching that record.
CMS tackles isolated issues following ICD-10 implementation
The CMS has encountered a few minor obstacles, some of which include isolated problems with National Coverage Determinations and Local Coverage Determinations.
Mixed support on Congress’ approval of national cybersecurity framework
The growing urgency for stronger security among health care information technology has been rippling through the industry for some time now and Congress has finally taken action, yet criticism still remains.
NFL player looks to orthopedic stem cell therapy for faster recovery
More and more athletes are turning toward stem cell therapy treatment for the benefits or faster healing and better recovery.
CMS announces plans to enhance care delivery system
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services began the new year with an announcement, pledging to make great strides toward a health care delivery system that is more efficient, faster and smarter.
2015 health system scorecard finds more states improved than worsened
The 2015 Commonwealth Fund Scorecard on State Health System Performance tracked the performance measures of health care systems across all 50 states, as well as the District of Columbia.
Could clinical trials of health apps result in more users?
The use and popularity of mobile apps has soared in recent years in the majority of areas except one – health care.
EHR optimization is key as stage 3 MU approaches
Providers across the health care industry have started following the recently released stage 3 meaningful use final rule. To successfully meet the new standards, health professionals have begun to put more money toward advanced health IT.
Regenerative medicine may be health care’s “saving grace”
As one of the most rapidly evolving biomedical industries worldwide, regenerative medicine has changed the field indefinitely.
3 tips for ICD-10 transition after initial implementation
Here are three tips that providers should use to help their practices get back on track or continue their success during the next few months of ICD-10 implementation.
Will there be an end to MU’s pass/fail system?
The CHIME has suggested that the CMS eliminates the pass/fail system altogether for the success of the new payment plan.
BCM stem cell treatments seen as best option for knee osteoarthritis
The most common form of joint arthritis, osteoarthritis is a chronic condition that causes pain for close to 27 million Americans, according to the Arthritis Foundation.
Coalition for ICD-10 finds success with new codes is linked to practice size
A recent report published by the Coalition for ICD-10 suggests that the success practices are seeing while transitioning to the ICD-10 codes is linked to their size.
CMS clarifies new rules for stage 2 modifications and final stage 3 objectives
The CMS held a conference call moderated by CMS’s Senior Technical Advisor Elizabeth Holland where officials reviewed the details of the updated stage 2 MU rules and the new stage 3 rulings.
CISOs: A shift in the chain of command
The threat of data breaches and cyberhacking is more prominent than ever before, especially in the health care industry.
Stem cell therapy clinical trial to begin in the U.K.
Although the field of research for orthopedic stem cell therapy is still growing, successful therapies have already proven to be extremely effective.