Public Inspection: HHS: Medications for the Treatment of Opioid Use Disorder
Pre-publication 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...
Source: Federal Register updates via the Rural Assistance Center - February 1, 2024 Category: Rural Health Source Type: news
Health Services Safety Investigations Body: Mental Health Investigations Directions 2024
Department of Health and Social Care -This guidance outlines how the Secretary of State directs the Health Services Safety Investigations Body to conduct investigations into the deaths of patients and/or potential mistreatment of patients during periods of inpatient care in mental health care settings, during transition to or from other health care services, or immediately following the discharge from such inpatient mental health care services.GuidanceDepartment of Health and Social Care - publications (Source: The Kings Fund - Health Management Specialist Collection)
Source: The Kings Fund - Health Management Specialist Collection - January 31, 2024 Category: Health Management Authors: The King ' s Fund Library Tags: Mental health Regulation, governance and accountability Source Type: news
The U.S. Hasn ’ t Seen Syphilis Numbers This High Since 1950
NEW YORK — The U.S. syphilis epidemic isn’t abating, with the rate of infectious cases rising 9% in 2022, according to a new federal government report on sexually transmitted diseases in adults.
But there’s some unexpected good news: The rate of new gonorrhea cases fell for the first time in a decade.
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It’s not clear why syphilis rose 9% while gonorrhea dropped 9%, officials at the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said, adding that it’s too soon to know whether a new downward trend is emerging for the latter.
They are most fo...
Source: TIME: Health - January 30, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Mike Stobbe/AP Tags: Uncategorized healthscienceclimate wire Source Type: news
Discharging people at risk of or experiencing homelessness
Department of Health and Social Care - This guidance (produced together with the Department of Levelling Up, Housing and Communities) is for staff in care transfer hubs and others involved in planning discharge of patients (including NHS, local authority, housing and other partners). It includes examples of best practice, including step by step guides and example pathways, which can be adapted to suit local practices, for discharging patients: at risk of or experiencing homelessness; with safeguarding concerns; and with no recourse to public funds (NRPF).GuidanceMore detail (Source: The Kings Fund - Health Management...
Source: The Kings Fund - Health Management Specialist Collection - January 29, 2024 Category: Health Management Authors: The King ' s Fund Library Tags: Integrated care, collaboration and partnership Regulation, governance and accountability Source Type: news
Discharge from mental health inpatient settings
Department of Health and Social Care - This guidance sets out how health and care systems should work together to support discharge from all mental health and learning disability and autism inpatient settings for children, young people and adults. It sets out best practice on: how NHS bodies and local authorities should work closely together to support the discharge process and ensure the right support in the community, and provides clarity in relation to responsibilities; and patient and carer involvement in discharge planning.GuidanceMore detail (Source: The Kings Fund - Health Management Specialist Collection)
Source: The Kings Fund - Health Management Specialist Collection - January 29, 2024 Category: Health Management Authors: The King ' s Fund Library Tags: Mental health Source Type: news
Framework agreement between DHSC and the Health Services Safety Investigations Body
Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) -This document outlines how the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) and the Health Services Safety Investigations Body will work together. It sets out: roles; responsibilities; governance; and accountability arrangements.Policy paperDHSC - publications (Source: The Kings Fund - Health Management Specialist Collection)
Source: The Kings Fund - Health Management Specialist Collection - January 26, 2024 Category: Health Management Authors: The King ' s Fund Library Tags: Patient safety Regulation, governance and accountability Source Type: news
HHS: Meetings of the Presidential Advisory Council on Combating Antibiotic-Resistant Bacteria
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) will hold a virtual public meeting of the Presidential Advisory Council on Combating Antibiotic-Resistant Bacteria (PACCARB) on February 22, 2024, from 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Eastern. The PACCARB advises and provides information and recommendations to the Secretary of HHS regarding programs and policies intended to reduce or combat antibiotic-resistant bacteria that may present a public health threat. The confirmed times and agenda will be published on thePACCARB website. Pre-registration is required for members of the public who wish to present comments during the me...
Source: Federal Register updates via the Rural Assistance Center - January 26, 2024 Category: Rural Health Source Type: news
The great £10BILLION PPE shambles: Staggering waste of taxpayer cash on overpriced, faulty or unused Covid-era equipment - as critics say the sum is enough to give each NHS nurse a 100% bonus
Auditors trawled through the accounts of the Department of Health and Social Care, which was responsible for buying masks, gloves and gowns during the pandemic. (Source: the Mail online | Health)
Source: the Mail online | Health - January 25, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
HRSA: Solicitation of Nominations for Membership To Serve on the National Advisory Council on Nurse Education and Practice
The Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) is seeking nominations of qualified candidates to serve as members of the National Advisory Council on Nurse Education and Practice (NACNEP). NACNEP provides advice and recommendations to the Secretary of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) on policy, program development, and other matters of significance concerning the activities under Title VIII of the Public Health Service (PHS) Act, including the range of issues relating to the nurse workforce, education, and practice improvement. Applications will be accepted on a continuous basis. (Source: Fed...
Source: Federal Register updates via the Rural Assistance Center - January 25, 2024 Category: Rural Health Source Type: news
Exclusive: DHSC caught on ‘back foot’ by ‘confused’ visa clampdown
Department of Health and Social Care officials described the announcement of a visa clampdown for health and care workers as “confused at best” and said they were pushing the Home Office to clarify its position, internal emails show. (Source: HSJ)
Source: HSJ - January 24, 2024 Category: UK Health Source Type: news
EBSA, IRS, HHS: Federal Independent Dispute Resolution (IDR) Process Administrative Fee and Certified IDR Entity Fee Ranges; Correction
Notice from the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Employee Benefits Security Administration (EBSA), and Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) making technical corrections to theDecember 21, 2023, final rule. These corrections are effective January 22, 2024. (Source: Federal Register updates via the Rural Assistance Center)
Source: Federal Register updates via the Rural Assistance Center - January 24, 2024 Category: Rural Health Source Type: news
Public Inspection: EBSA, IRS, HHS: Federal Independent Dispute Resolution Process Administrative Fee and Certified Independent Dispute Resolution Entity Fee Ranges; Correction
Pre-publication notice from the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Employee Benefits Security Administration (EBSA), and Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) making technical corrections to theDecember 21, 2023, final rule. These corrections are effective January 22, 2024. (Source: Federal Register updates via the Rural Assistance Center)
Source: Federal Register updates via the Rural Assistance Center - January 23, 2024 Category: Rural Health Source Type: news
California Drastically Cuts Isolation Guidelines For Covid-19
California ’s Department of Health recently made major changes to its isolation requirements to one based on symptoms alone. This risks fueling infections. (Source: Forbes.com Healthcare News)
Source: Forbes.com Healthcare News - January 22, 2024 Category: Pharmaceuticals Authors: Judy Stone, Senior Contributor Tags: Healthcare /healthcare Innovation /innovation standard Source Type: news
OPM, IRS, EBSA, CMS: Federal Independent Dispute Resolution Operations; Reopening of Comment Period
Notice from the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Employee Benefits Security Administration (EBSA), and Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) providing an additional 14 days for comments on theNovember 3, 2023, proposed rules related provisions of the No Surprises Act regarding the Federal independent dispute resolution (IDR) process. Among other things, these proposed rules would establish new requirements relating to the disclosure of information that group health plans and health insurance issuers offering group or individual health insurance coverage must include along with the initial payment or notice of denial...
Source: Federal Register updates via the Rural Assistance Center - January 22, 2024 Category: Rural Health Source Type: news
US government rejects complaint that woman was improperly denied an emergency abortion in Oklahoma
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services says an Oklahoma hospital did not violate federal law after doctors told a woman with a nonviable pregnancy to wait in the parking lot until her condition worsened enough to qualify for an abortion (Source: ABC News: Health)
Source: ABC News: Health - January 19, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Health Source Type: news
