Public Inspection: HHS: Confidentiality of Substance Use Disorder Patient Records
Pre-publication notice of final rule from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) modifying its regulations to implement provisions of Section 3221 of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act), which, among other things, requires HHS to bring 42 CFR part 2 ("Part 2") into greater alignment with certain aspects of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) Privacy, Breach Notification, and Enforcement Rules. This notice also summarizes and responds to public comments on theDecember 2, 2022, proposed rule. This rule is effective 60 days after the publicatio...
Source: Federal Register updates via the Rural Assistance Center - February 9, 2024 Category: Rural Health Source Type: news
HHS: Announcement of the President's Advisory Commission on Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders Meeting and Solicitation for Oral and 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 February 27-28, 2024. 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. Registration is required. (Source: Federal R...
Source: Federal Register updates via the Rural Assistance Center - February 9, 2024 Category: Rural Health Source Type: news
Response Requested: NIDCR Requests Input on a Proposed Research Initiative
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The National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research (NIDCR) requests your input on the proposed concept (research initiative) presented at the January 2024 National Advisory Dental and Craniofacial Research Council meeting. The initiative is listed below. To read the full description and provide input, please visit: NIDCR Requests Input on January 2024 Proposed Research Initiative
Initiative:
Reissuance of NIDCR Small Grant Program for New Investigators ...
Source: NIDCR Science News - February 8, 2024 Category: Dentistry Source Type: news
HHS: Health Data, Technology, and Interoperability: Certification Program Updates, Algorithm Transparency, and Information Sharing; Correction
Notice from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology (ONC) making technical and typographical corrections to theJanuary 9, 2024, final rule. Among other things, the effective date of the final rule is corrected to March 11, 2024. The corrections in this notice are effective March 11, 2024. (Source: Federal Register updates via the Rural Assistance Center)
Source: Federal Register updates via the Rural Assistance Center - February 8, 2024 Category: Rural Health Source Type: news
Faster, simpler and fairer: our plan to recover and reform NHS dentistry
Department of Health and Social Care - This plan sets out a national programme of actions for the recovery and reform of NHS dentistry services in England. It aims to prevent poor oral health, boost access to services and activity, and support and develop the whole dental workforce.Policy paperDepartment of Health and Social Care - publications (Source: The Kings Fund - Health Management Specialist Collection)
Source: The Kings Fund - Health Management Specialist Collection - February 7, 2024 Category: Health Management Authors: The King ' s Fund Library Tags: Primary and community care Workforce and employment Source Type: news
Were you at Cincinnati airport on Jan 27? You could have contracted MEASLES, health officials say
The Ohio Department of Health issued the notice after a child from Montgomery County infected with the deadly disease passed through Cincinnati Airport last week. (Source: the Mail online | Health)
Source: the Mail online | Health - February 6, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
South Africa: Health Working Around the Clock to Absorb Unemployed Doctors - Minister Phaahla
[SAnews.gov.za] Health Minister Dr Joe Phaahla says while there are budgetary constraints when it comes to the employment of doctors who wish to remain in the public service after completing community service, the Department of Health is working around the clock to address this. (Source: AllAfrica News: Health and Medicine)
Source: AllAfrica News: Health and Medicine - February 6, 2024 Category: African Health Tags: Economy, Business and Finance Governance Health and Medicine Labour South Africa Southern Africa Source Type: news
Public Inspection: HHS: Health Data, Technology, and Interoperability: Certification Program Updates, Algorithm Transparency, and Information Sharing; Correction
Pre-publication notice from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology (ONC) making technical and typographical corrections to theJanuary 9, 2024, final rule. Among other things, the effective date of the final rule is corrected to March 11, 2024. The corrections in this notice are effective March 11, 2024. (Source: Federal Register updates via the Rural Assistance Center)
Source: Federal Register updates via the Rural Assistance Center - February 6, 2024 Category: Rural Health Source Type: news
First Representative Survey of Energy Insecurity in New York City
Researchers at Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health and the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene conducted the first representative survey of energy insecurity and health of New York City residents. (Source: NIEHS News)
Source: NIEHS News - February 6, 2024 Category: Environmental Health Source Type: news
A Chicago Children ’ s Hospital Has Taken Its Networks Offline After a Digital Attack
CHICAGO — A Chicago children’s hospital has been forced to take its networks offline after an unspecified digital attack, limiting access to medical records and hampering communication by phone or email since the middle of last week.
Lurie Children’s Hospital initially described the issue Wednesday as a network outage. On Thursday, officials released public statements saying the hospital had taken its networks offline as part of its response to a “cybersecurity matter.”
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Source: TIME: Health - February 5, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: KATHLEEN FOODY/AP Tags: Uncategorized healthscienceclimate wire Source Type: news
Healthy Activities Save Kids ’ Lives. Why Are They So Hard to Find?
It was a quiet Saturday morning, and as a pediatrician who had a busy week, that meant it was the perfect time to cozy up with a large mug of coffee at my kitchen table and make my way through the many lab results that had come into the electronic health record inbox since the previous day. I may not be setting a great example of work-life balance. But clinic days are filled with seeing patients, teaching trainees, and answering questions from our care team. Saturdays are the only time I’m able to give patients and their families undivided attention and no-rush answers.
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Source: TIME: Health - February 2, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Julia Rosenberg Tags: Uncategorized healthscienceclimate Source Type: news
BREAKING: General practice nurses to be added to ARRS
General practice nurses (GPNs) are set to be included within the Additional Roles Reimbursement Scheme (ARRS), the government has confirmed. The Department of Health and Social Care has said GPNs and mental health practitioners will be added to the scheme – which allows primary care networks to reimburse the salaries of some staff – within... Read moreThe post BREAKING: General practice nurses to be added to ARRS appeared first on Nursing in Practice. (Source: Nursing in Practice)
Source: Nursing in Practice - February 2, 2024 Category: Nursing Authors: Megan Ford Tags: Latest news Source Type: news
General practice nurses to be added to ARRS
General practice nurses (GPNs) are set to be included within the Additional Roles Reimbursement Scheme (ARRS), the government has confirmed. The Department of Health and Social Care has said GPNs and mental health practitioners will be added to the scheme – which allows primary care networks to reimburse the salaries of some staff – within... Read moreThe post General practice nurses to be added to ARRS appeared first on Nursing in Practice. (Source: Nursing in Practice)
Source: Nursing in Practice - February 2, 2024 Category: Nursing Authors: Megan Ford Tags: Latest news Source Type: news
HHS: Medications for the Treatment of Opioid Use Disorder
Notice of final rule from the U.S. Department of
Health and Human Services (HHS), Substance Abuse and Mental
Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) modifying and
updating certain regulatory provisions related to opioid
treatment program (OTP) accreditation, certification, and
standards for the treatment of opioid use disorder (OUD)
with medications for opioid use disorder (MOUD). These
changes include making flexibilities established during the
COVID-19 Public Health Emergency (PHE) permanent and
expanding access to care and evidence-based treatment for
OUD. This rule also removes all language and rules relating...
Source: Federal Register updates via the Rural Assistance Center - February 2, 2024 Category: Rural Health Source Type: news
ITM obtains manufacturing license in U.S.
ITM Isotope Technologies Munich SE (ITM), a radiopharmaceutical biotech company, recently received a wholesale license issued by the New Jersey Department of Health to operate as a virtual manufacturer.
The company said that obtaining this license is an important requirement for ITM's U.S. business activities. It will allow the company to distribute its radiopharmaceutical products and make way for patient access to ITM’s radiopharmaceuticals upon their approval by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
ITM opened its U.S. headquarters in Princeton, NJ, in April 2023. Since then, it has been preparing for potenti...
Source: AuntMinnie.com Headlines - February 1, 2024 Category: Radiology Authors: AuntMinnie.com staff writers Tags: Industry News Source Type: news
