Health care facility owner indicted by grand jury
The investigation was conducted by the Federal Bureau of Investigation, the Internal Revenue Service, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, the U.S. Department of Labor, the Allegheny County District Attorney's Office and the Pennsylvania Attorney General's Office. (Source: bizjournals.com Health Care:Biotechnology headlines)
Source: bizjournals.com Health Care:Biotechnology headlines - April 18, 2024 Category: Biotechnology Authors: Paul J. Gough Source Type: news
Salmonella Infections Linked to Fresh Basil Sold in Wisconsin
The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS), along with the Department of Agriculture, Trade, and Consumer Protection (DATCP), local health departments, and federal partners, is working to investigate a multistate outbreak of Salmonella infections linked to fresh basil. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), 12 people in seven states have become infected with the outbreak strain of Salmonella . This includes one person who lives in Wisconsin. The organic basil...(see release)lucy.pepinApril 18, 2024 (Source: Wisconsin DHFS Press Releases)
Source: Wisconsin DHFS Press Releases - April 18, 2024 Category: Hospital Management Authors: lucy.pepin Source Type: news
Meningococcal WA: One dead and two in hospital as deadly disease strikes
The state's Department of Health on Thursday announced the three infected older adults are the state's first cases this year. (Source: the Mail online | Health)
Source: the Mail online | Health - April 18, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Pisano speaks with AuntMinnie.com on new ARPA-H leadership role
Etta Pisano, MD, has been involved in leading many clinical trials, but a new initiative she was tapped to lead may help reach underserved areas faster. Pisano is chief research officer for the American College of Radiology (ACR) and study chair of the Tomosynthesis Mammographic Imaging Screening Trial (TMIST). She is now also leading the Advancing Clinical Trials Readiness initiative, part of the Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health (ARPA-H). “[The initiative] is focused on improving clinical trials, making them faster, better, cheaper, and more equitable to Americans,” she told AuntMinnie.com. ARPA-H is a ...
Source: AuntMinnie.com Headlines - April 18, 2024 Category: Radiology Authors: Amerigo Allegretto Tags: Imaging Leaders Source Type: news
More than one in ten ex-smokers who vape could relapse under Rishi Sunak's plan to restrict flavours, Government assessment claims
The Department of Health highlighted research which estimated that 13 per cent of ex-smokers who vape could go back to cigarettes if flavours were not available. (Source: the Mail online | Health)
Source: the Mail online | Health - April 17, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Law Enforcement Agencies Awarded Grants from State Opioid Settlement Funds
Twelve Tribal nations, county, and municipal law enforcement agencies have received grants from the Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) for projects to prevent and reduce the dangers of opioid use. The projects include community drug disposal systems; programs that keep people with an opioid use disorder out of jail; education and training for staff on the medications for opioid use disorder, including how the medications are used as part of a treatment program; and treatment for jail...(see release)lucy.pepinApril 16, 2024 (Source: Wisconsin DHFS Press Releases)
Source: Wisconsin DHFS Press Releases - April 16, 2024 Category: Hospital Management Authors: lucy.pepin Source Type: news
Duty of candour review
Department of Health and Social Care - This call for evidence forms part of a review by the Department of Health and Social Care to consider the operation (including compliance and enforcement) of the statutory duty of candour ( ‘the duty’) for health and social care providers in England. The call for evidence will be particularly relevant to those who are, or have been, engaged in the duty: patients and service users; families and caregivers; registered providers; health and care professionals; registered managers (kno wn as ‘registered persons’); and health and social care regulators. This call for evidence...
Source: The Kings Fund - Health Management Specialist Collection - April 16, 2024 Category: Health Management Authors: The King ' s Fund Library Tags: Regulation, governance and accountability Source Type: news
California woman dies after using toxic, lead-filled hemorrhoid cream
The California Department of Health has issued a public warning about a Vietnamese ointment after a Sacramento woman died of lead poisoning in March. (Source: L.A. Times - Health)
Source: L.A. Times - Health - April 16, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Ruben Vives Source Type: news
CDC: Solicitation of Nominations for Appointment to the Healthcare Infection Control Practices Advisory Committee
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is seeking nominations for the Healthcare Infection Control Practices Advisory Committee (HICPAC). HICPAC is charged with advising the Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and CDC regarding the practice of infection control and strategies for surveillance, prevention, and control of healthcare-associated infections, antimicrobial resistance, and related events in settings where healthcare is provided. Nominations are due by September 30, 2024. (Source: Federal Register updates via the Rural Assistance Center)
Source: Federal Register updates via the Rural Assistance Center - April 15, 2024 Category: Rural Health Source Type: news
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
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 15, 2024 Category: Rural Health Source Type: news
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
