Telehealth
AHA letter to FCC regarding concern about the unexpected and significant funding cuts for the Rural Health Care (RHC) program participants, announced in March by the Universal Service Administrative Company (USAC), the program administrator.
All organizations must remain vigilant and ensure the proper cybersecurity procedures and controls are in place and practiced. While the stolen information may not retrievable, steps can be taken to mitigate the Mabna threat and other nation-state-sponsored cyber threats to academic medical centers…
AHA Friday voiced support for several legislative proposals before the House Energy and Commerce Committee to address the opioid crisis.
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services plans to continue periodic post-payment reviews and provider education to ensure Medicare claims for telehealth services meet program requirements, and to ensure Medicare contractors implement all planned claims edits.
The Medical University of South Carolina has proven particularly adept at generating clear value for its affiliate partners and itself.
Also in this week’s roundup: A Georgia medical center uses tech and touch to help NICU patients, and airlines embrace the idea of healthier flying.
Eastern Maine Healthcare Systems VNA Home Health Hospice | South Portland, ME
In 2006, Eastern Maine Healthcare Systems (EMHS) began merging its homecare and hospice agencies under one umbrella, completing a full merger statewide in 2015 when all became known as VNA Home Health Hospice. VNA offers…
Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds yesterday signed legislation expanding access to mental health services in the state.
President Trump today signed into law an omnibus appropriations bill funding federal discretionary programs through September.
The $1.3 trillion bill, released last night after an agreement by congressional leaders and the White House, includes $88.1 billion for Department of Health and Human Services programs, a $10.1 billion increase from fiscal year 2017.