The medical technology strategy: one year on
This report sets out what government has achieved over the last 12 months since publishing theMedical technology strategy. It outlines the next steps to support delivery of the strategy ’s vision for the right product, at the right price and in the right place as well as the continued delivery of high-quality care, outstanding patient safety and excellent patient outcomes.ReportDepartment of Health and Social Care - publications (Source: The Kings Fund - Health Management Specialist Collection)
Source: The Kings Fund - Health Management Specialist Collection - April 10, 2024 Category: Health Management Authors: The King ' s Fund Library Tags: Digital health and data Source Type: news
Medical technology innovation classification framework
Department of Health and Social Care -This framework establishes a common language for discussing innovation across the medical technology sector as well as establishing clear criteria for a device to be described as innovative in different forms. It also aims to clearly convey the change in a device compared to what already exists on the market and benefits to patients and the system, and it supports prioritisation and adoption of the most impactful innovations.GuidanceDepartment of Health and Social Care - publications (Source: The Kings Fund - Health Management Specialist Collection)
Source: The Kings Fund - Health Management Specialist Collection - April 10, 2024 Category: Health Management Authors: The King ' s Fund Library Tags: Digital health and data Source Type: news
SAC Health Hosts Secretary Becerra and Representative Aguilar Visit to Highlight Biden-Harris Administration Efforts to Advance Health Equity in Inland Empire
SAC Health, a teaching health center in San Bernardino, hosted Rep. Pete Aguilar and U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Xavier Becerra, to highlight investments made by Congress and the Biden-Harris Administration to make health care more affordable and equitable... (Source: PRWeb: Medical Pharmaceuticals)
Source: PRWeb: Medical Pharmaceuticals - April 10, 2024 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news
Government payments for strike costs hit £1.7bn
The Department of Health and Social Care earmarked £1.7bn of extra funding to NHS England to mitigate the impact of industrial action in 2023-24, new documents show. (Source: HSJ)
Source: HSJ - April 9, 2024 Category: UK Health Source Type: news
Health workers in South West celebrate double lump-sum victory
Hundreds of hospital workers in the South West are celebrating victory after NHS and Sodexo respectively committed to paying the lump sum bonuses due to them.
The one-off payment, part of a deal agreed for all staff on NHS contracts and Agenda for Change, is worth at least £1,655 for full-time health workers.
Wiltshire
Staff at Wiltshire’s six community hospitals had taken two days of strike action (pictured above) over the company’s previous refusal to honour the payment, already given to health workers employed directly by the NHS in June 2022.
Wiltshire Health and Care initially said it could not afford to pay the...
Source: UNISON Health care news - April 8, 2024 Category: UK Health Authors: Janey Starling Tags: Article health workers one team for patient care South West Source Type: news
Botulism After 'Botox'? NEJM Ignored Nazi Atrocities; Jungle Jack's Alzheimer's
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The Tennessee Department of Health said it's collaborating with the CDC and FDA to investigate botulism-like symptoms in people who received Botox-like botulinum... (Source: MedPage Today Psychiatry)
Source: MedPage Today Psychiatry - April 8, 2024 Category: Psychiatry Source Type: news
City looks for sobering center operator
The City of Albuquerque Department of Health, Housing and Homelessness is looking for an operator for its new medical sobering center in Southeast Albuquerque, with the deadline for organizations interested fast approaching. (Source: bizjournals.com Health Care:Pharmaceuticals headlines)
Source: bizjournals.com Health Care:Pharmaceuticals headlines - April 8, 2024 Category: Pharmaceuticals Authors: Drew Goretzka Source Type: news
Wisconsin COVID-19 Treatment Telehealth Program Ends April 10
The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) reminds Wisconsinites that its COVID-19 Treatment program will end on April 10. The program, initially planned to end in 2023, was extended to April 2024 due to the success of the program and high cases of COVID-19 circulating at the time. Since it launched in November 2022, the program completed 8,819 consults, providing health guidance and access to COVID-19 antiviral treatments to people across Wisconsin at no cost. "We're extremely proud of...(see release)lucy.pepinApril 5, 2024 (Source: Wisconsin DHFS Press Releases)
Source: Wisconsin DHFS Press Releases - April 5, 2024 Category: Hospital Management Authors: lucy.pepin Source Type: news
Public Inspection: HHS, Treasury: Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, HHS Notice of Benefit and Payment Parameters for 2025; Updating Section 1332 Waiver Public Notice Procedures; Medicaid; Consumer Operated and Oriented Plan Program; and Basic Health Program
Pre-publication notice of final rule from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) setting parameters for risk adjustment and user fees for state and federal-based exchanges for 2025. This rule also addresses requirements related to the auto re-enrollment hierarchy, essential health benefits, the Insurance Affordability Program enrollment eligibility verification process, network adequacy, prescription drug benefits, and more. These regulations are effective June 4, 2024. (Source: Federal Register updates via the Rural Assistance Center)
Source: Federal Register updates via the Rural Assistance Center - April 5, 2024 Category: Rural Health Source Type: news
HIV Pre-exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) in GP practices: What do practice nurses need to know?
Nurse sexual health specialist Jodie Crossman explains initiatives to improve access to HIV preventative medication via general practice and what practice nurses need to know As part of its aim to meet the target of zero new HIV diagnoses by 2030, the UK Department of Health and Social Care has recently launched a roadmap... Read moreThe post HIV Pre-exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) in GP practices: What do practice nurses need to know? appeared first on Nursing in Practice. (Source: Nursing in Practice)
Source: Nursing in Practice - April 4, 2024 Category: Nursing Authors: Caroline Price Tags: Sexual health Source Type: news
Local Men Local Communities: a rural placed-based approach to increase men's engagement with mental health training and events - Bransgrove NJ, Porter JE, Prokopiv V, Wildblood R, Prezioso M, Bradley V, Look B.
ISSUE ADDRESSED: Suicide is the leading cause of death for Australians aged 15-49 (Department of Health and Aged Care Suicide in Australia, https://www.health.gov.au/health-topics/mental-health-and-suicide-prevention/suicide-in-australia, 2021). With the l... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - April 4, 2024 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Community-Based Prevention Source Type: news
She Means Business: Understanding the new laws on medical billing
Everyone has an opinion on how to fix the U.S. health system, and most are passionate about their views. Politicians are no different, so it is impressive that they reached consensus on one aspect of this issue: surprise medical bills.
Moreover, this congressional action follows two presidential orders on price transparency. The American Hospital Association, American Medical Association and other providers have unsurprisingly sued the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) over implementation. … (Source: bizjournals.com Health Care:Biotechnology headlines)
Source: bizjournals.com Health Care:Biotechnology headlines - April 4, 2024 Category: Biotechnology Authors: Krista Tuomi Source Type: news
Treasury, DOL, HHS: Short-Term, Limited-Duration Insurance and Independent, Noncoordinated Excepted Benefits Coverage
Notice of final rules from the Department of the Treasury, Department of Labor (DOL), and Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) amending the definition of short-term, limited-duration insurance, which is excluded from the definition of individual health insurance coverage under the Public Health Service Act. This notice also amends the regulations for hospital indemnity or other fixed indemnity insurance to be considered an excepted benefit in the group and individual health insurance markets. These regulations are effective June 17, 2024. (Source: Federal Register updates via the Rural Assistance Center)
Source: Federal Register updates via the Rural Assistance Center - April 3, 2024 Category: Rural Health Source Type: news
DHS Submits Plan to Legislature ’s Joint Committee on Finance on How to Use $36 Million in Opioid Settlement Funds
On April 1, the Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) submitted its plan for the annual share of $750 million of opioid settlement funds to the Legislature’s Joint Committee on Finance (JFC) . As a re sult of settlements reached by the Wisconsin Department of Justice, Wisconsin will receive $36 million this year that will be used to prevent opioid use disorder while continuing and strengthening successful efforts for harm reduction, treatment, and recovery. “This is a thoughtful plan...(see release)JenniferC.MillerApril 2, 2024 (Source: Wisconsin DHFS Press Releases)
Source: Wisconsin DHFS Press Releases - April 2, 2024 Category: Hospital Management Authors: JenniferC.Miller Source Type: news
