Department of Health appoints new leader of Hawaii State Hospital
The new administrator will oversee hospital operations, including its staff of more than 600 employees. (Source: bizjournals.com Health Care:Biotechnology headlines)
Source: bizjournals.com Health Care:Biotechnology headlines - October 14, 2023 Category: Biotechnology Authors: Kelsey Kukaua Medeiros Source Type: news
HHS awards over $500 million to advance vaccines, therapeutics
The Department of Health and Human Services has announced over $500 million in awards to help advance vaccines and therapeutics. (Source: Health News - UPI.com)
Source: Health News - UPI.com - October 13, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Data access policy update
Department of Health and Social Care -In September 2022, government published the 12 policy guidelines for Secure Data Environments. This policy update has been drafted to build on these guidelines, setting out key policy decisions around data access policy made so far. It is intended for a technical audience, such as data controllers, data users and platform providers.Policy paperDepartment of Health and Social Care - publications (Source: The Kings Fund - Health Management Specialist Collection)
Source: The Kings Fund - Health Management Specialist Collection - October 13, 2023 Category: Health Management Authors: The King ' s Fund Library Tags: Digital health and data Source Type: news
SimonMed wasn't required to report MRI incident
SimonMed was not required to tell federal regulators about an incident where an inmate and guard were stuck to an MRI machine, causing serious injuries, according to a report by ABC 15.Inmate Lacey Windust and a prison guard were both stuck to an MRI machine at a SimonMed Imaging Center in Avondale in May 2022 after a SimonMed tech allowed them to go inside the imaging room with metal on, according to an Arizona Department of Corrections incident report.The news report states that state regulators were not able to investigate or take enforcement action because the imaging center is not currently licensed or regulated by t...
Source: AuntMinnie.com Headlines - October 12, 2023 Category: Radiology Authors: AuntMinnie.com staff writers Tags: Industry News Source Type: news
Florida is ordered to publish Covid data for three more YEARS after DeSantis' Administration 'censored figures during pandemic'
The state's Department of Health stopped releasing daily figures on cases, deaths and hospitalizations in June 2021 - arguing vaccinations meant it was not needed. (Source: the Mail online | Health)
Source: the Mail online | Health - October 10, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Response Requested: NIDCR Requests Input on Proposed Research Initiatives
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The National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research (NIDCR) requests your input on proposed concepts (research initiatives) presented at the September 2023 National Advisory Dental and Craniofacial Research Council meeting. The initiatives are listed below. To read the full description and provide input, please visit: NIDCR Requests Input on FY2024 Proposed Research Initiatives
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Source: NIDCR Science News - October 10, 2023 Category: Dentistry Source Type: news
Treasury ‘legitimately sceptical of DHSC and NHSE’, claims Streeting
The shadow health secretary has called the relationship between the Treasury, NHS England and the Department of Health and Social Care “appalling”, adding he will address HMT’s ”legitimate scepticism” about health spending if Labour win power. (Source: HSJ)
Source: HSJ - October 10, 2023 Category: UK Health Source Type: news
ACR, others chide CMS for new guidelines related to No Surprises Act
The American College of Radiology (ACR), the Radiology Business Management Association (RMBA), and other medical societies have issued a joint statement criticizing new federal guidance related to the No Surprises Act.The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) on October 6 issued the new guidance in response to an August ruling that vacated several provisions of the existing No Surprises Act regulations. This was in the case of the Texas Medical Association v. United States Department of Health and Human Services (TMA III).In the announcement, the departments state that no additional guidance is expected to be pr...
Source: AuntMinnie.com Headlines - October 10, 2023 Category: Radiology Authors: Amerigo Allegretto Tags: Practice Management Administration Source Type: news
Novavax's updated COVID vaccine is here. What to know about the shot
About 4 million Americans got updated COVID vaccines in September, according to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Now, another vaccine option has arrived. On Oct. 3, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) authorized the updated COVID-19 vaccine by Novavax for people ages 12 and…#fda #novavax #emilysmith #yahoolife #pfizer #xbb #bethanydiprete #cbsnews #johntrizzino #yahoofinance (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - October 6, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Syphilis Cases Continue to Rise in Wisconsin-Affecting Babies, Teens, and Adults
The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) has issued a memo to health care providers in the state calling for increased awareness and testing for the sexually transmitted infection (STI) syphilis. Recently released 2022 surveillance data show a continued rise in cases in the state. Cases of syphilis increased 19% (1,608 to 1,916) from 2021 to 2022. Among those cases, congenital syphilis increased 81% (16 to 29) during this same time period. By comparison, Wisconsin had an average 0-2...(see release)JenniferC.MillerOctober 6, 2023 (Source: Wisconsin DHFS Press Releases)
Source: Wisconsin DHFS Press Releases - October 6, 2023 Category: Hospital Management Authors: JenniferC.Miller Source Type: news
Stopping the start: our new plan to create a smokefree generation
Department of Health and Social Care -Smoking is the single most entirely preventable cause of ill health, disability and death in the UK. This command paper sets out the proposed actions the government will take to tackle smoking and youth vaping. It also sets out wider measures to support existing smokers to quit smoking and ensure the law is enforced.Policy paperDepartment of Health and Social Care - publications (Source: The Kings Fund - Health Management Specialist Collection)
Source: The Kings Fund - Health Management Specialist Collection - October 6, 2023 Category: Health Management Authors: The King ' s Fund Library Tags: Public health and health inequalities Source Type: news
South Africa: Department of Health in Last-Minute Bid to Avoid Stand-Off With Nurses Over Uniforms
[GroundUp] Union says nurses will work in their own clothes if uniform allowance is not sorted out (Source: AllAfrica News: Health and Medicine)
Source: AllAfrica News: Health and Medicine - October 4, 2023 Category: African Health Tags: Health and Medicine South Africa Southern Africa Source Type: news
HHS: Announcement of the President's Advisory Commission on Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders Meeting and Solicitation for Written Comments
Notice from the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) of a public meeting of the President's Advisory Commission on Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders on October 25-26, 2023. Agenda items include discussions on full and draft recommendations by the Commission's six Subcommittees on ways to advance equity, justice, and opportunity for Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander communities. The confirmed time and agenda will be posted on thePresident's Advisory Commission on Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders website. Public attendance is only available virtually...
Source: Federal Register updates via the Rural Assistance Center - October 4, 2023 Category: Rural Health Source Type: news
South Africa: Provincial Health Department Launches Urgent Investigation Into Filmed Hospital Assault of 13-Year-Old Boy
[SAnews.gov.za] Kwazulu -- Natal Department of Health has instituted an urgent investigation after a 13-year-old boy was filmed while being assaulted by two security guards at Ladysmith Hospital. (Source: AllAfrica News: Health and Medicine)
Source: AllAfrica News: Health and Medicine - October 3, 2023 Category: African Health Tags: Health and Medicine South Africa Southern Africa Source Type: news
CDC: Advisory Committee to the Director, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
The Advisory Committee to the Director, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (ACD, CDC) will hold a public meeting on November 14, 2023, from 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Eastern. ACD advises the Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services and the Director of the CDC on policies and strategies that will enable the CDC to fulfill its mission of protecting health through health promotion, prevention, and preparedness. Agenda items will includ e an introduction of the new CDC Director, Dr. Mandy Cohen; agency updates and priorities, including updates on health equity, laboratory, and data and surveillance recomm...
Source: Federal Register updates via the Rural Assistance Center - October 2, 2023 Category: Rural Health Source Type: news
