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CMS Finalizes Rule to Expand Access to Health …

(8 days ago) WEBFinal rule modernizes the health care system and reduces patient and provider burden by streamlining the prior authorization process. As part of the Biden-Harris Administration’s ongoing commitment to increasing health data exchange and …

https://www.hhs.gov/about/news/2024/01/17/cms-finalizes-rule-to-expand-access-to-health-information-and-improve-the-prior-authorization-process.html

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HHS Finalizes Historic Rules to Provide Patients More …

(Just Now) WEBThe U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) today finalized two transformative rules that will give patients unprecedented safe, secure access to their health data. Interoperability has been pursued by multiple administrations and numerous laws, and today, these rules finally deliver on giving patients true access to their …

https://www.cms.gov/newsroom/press-releases/hhs-finalizes-historic-rules-provide-patients-more-control-their-health-data

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2024-2030 Federal Health IT Strategic Plan - ONC

(5 days ago) WEBThe draft 2024-2030 Federal Health IT Strategic Plan is a comprehensive and strategic efort developed by ONC in collaboration with more than 25 federal organizations. Federal government organizations will use the draft plan to: Prioritize resources. Align and coordinate eforts. Benchmark and assess progress.

https://www.healthit.gov/sites/default/files/facas/2024-05-16_Draft_2024%E2%80%932030_Federal_Health_IT_Strategic_Plan_Presentation.pdf

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Health IT Legislation HealthIT.gov

(9 days ago) WEBONC focuses on the following provisions as we implement the Cures Act: Section 4001: Health IT Usability. Section 4002 (a): Conditions of Certification. Section 4003 (b): Trusted Exchange Framework and Common Agreement. Section 4003 (e): Health Information Technology Advisory Committee. Section 4004: Identifying reasonable and necessary

https://www.healthit.gov/topic/laws-regulation-and-policy/health-it-legislation

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2022 Report to Congress: Update on the Access, …

(9 days ago) WEBIn January 2022, ONC released a request for information (87 FR 3475) about how updates to standards and certification criteria in the ONC Health IT Certification Program could support prior authorization initiatives undertaken by CMS. 1 45 CFR § 170.315(d)(12) Encrypt authentication credentials.

https://www.healthit.gov/sites/default/files/page/2023-02/2022_ONC_Report_to_Congress.pdf

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H.R.7585 - Health Equity and Accountability Act of 2022

(Just Now) WEBHealth Equity and Accountability Act of 2022. Additionally, the bill (1) revises health information technology programs to address health disparities, and (2) supports health impact assessments and other efforts pertaining to environmental justice and social determinants of health (i.e., nonmedical factors that influence health …

https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/house-bill/7585

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New Federal Health IT Strategy Sets Sights on a Heathier, …

(4 days ago) WEBONC seeks public comment by May 28, 2024. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) through the Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology (ONC), today released the draft 2024–2030 Federal Health IT Strategic Plan (the draft Plan) for public comment. The draft Plan:

https://www.hhs.gov/about/news/2023/03/27/new-federal-health-strategy-sights-heathier-innovative-equitable-health-care-experience.html

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Delivering On The Promise Of Health Information …

(1 days ago) WEBHowever, starting on October 6, 2022, all actors—providers, certified health IT developers, and health information networks—will be expected to share all EHI, not just the data elements

https://www.healthaffairs.org/content/forefront/delivering-promise-health-information-technology-2022

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How New Federal, State Laws Impact Healthcare Data Privacy

(5 days ago) WEBIn fact, Connecticut recently became the fifth state to enact its own comprehensive data privacy law, behind California, Virginia, Utah, and Colorado. Numerous other states have data privacy

https://healthitsecurity.com/features/how-new-federal-state-laws-impact-healthcare-data-privacy

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New HIPAA Regulations in 2023-2024 - HIPAA Journal

(1 days ago) WEBThe HHS’ Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology (ONC) published its Interoperability and Information Blocking Final Rule in March 2020, and healthcare …

https://www.hipaajournal.com/new-hipaa-regulations/

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What is the HITECH Act? 2024 Update - HIPAA Journal

(2 days ago) WEBPosted By Steve Alder on Dec 1, 2023. The Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health Act or HITECH Act is the part of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 that incentivized the meaningful use of EHRs and strengthened the privacy and security provisions of HIPAA. Among other measures, the …

https://www.hipaajournal.com/what-is-the-hitech-act/

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HHS Announces LEAP in Health IT Special Emphasis Notice for AI …

(1 days ago) WEBThe U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), through the Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology (ONC), today published a Special Emphasis Notice (SEN) under the Leading Edge Acceleration Projects (LEAP) in Health Information Technology (Health IT) funding opportunity for fiscal year …

https://www.hhs.gov/about/news/2024/05/13/hhs-announces-leap-health-special-emphasis-notice-ai-behavioral-health-focused-projects-fiscal-year-2024.html

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13 Years After the ACA: Modernizing the Health Care Laws to Meet

(5 days ago) WEBThe Affordable Care Act, considered by many to be perhaps the most consequential health care legislation since Medicare and Medicaid were enacted in 1965, marked its 13th anniversary yesterday. changes in consumer expectations around transparency, and a deeper appreciation of the social drivers of health and the science …

https://www.aha.org/news/perspective/2023-03-24-13-years-after-aca-modernizing-health-care-laws-meet-changing-needs

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Important Laws and Regulations in Health Informatics

(4 days ago) WEBThe Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) of 1996 was enacted to allow for the continuance of health insurance coverage in situations involving job changes or loss. Major provisions of this law were enacted to formulate and regulate federal guidelines and standards pertaining to electronic healthcare.

https://www.usfhealthonline.com/resources/health-informatics/important-laws-and-regulations-in-health-informatics/

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Health Information Privacy Laws in the Digital Age: HIPAA Doesn't …

(3 days ago) WEBIntroduction. Throughout history, ethics rather than regulation governed the privacy of patient information. Originally, individuals were concerned primarily with invasion of their homes, financial records and personal conversations yet with the proliferation of digital health tools individuals are becoming more aware of the vulnerability of their …

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7883355/

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White House to Push Cybersecurity Standards on Hospitals

(7 days ago) WEBMay 9, 2024 at 2:44 PM PDT. Listen. 3:53. The Biden administration intends to require hospitals to meet minimum cybersecurity standards after a single hack exposed the data of 100 million

https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-05-09/white-house-to-push-cybersecurity-standards-on-hospitals

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Health IT Policy and Legislation in 2023: What to Expect - RevenueXL

(6 days ago) WEBStay informed about the latest Health IT policy and legislation changes in 2023. From promoting interoperability and telehealth to reducing healthcare fraud, learn about the key areas where policy and legislative changes are expected and how they will impact the future of healthcare. 888.461.9998. Products. Practice Management.

https://www.revenuexl.com/blog/health-it-policy-and-legislation-in-2023-what-to-expect

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What HIPAA Security Rule Surprises Await Healthcare Providers for …

(6 days ago) WEBOCR has published resource information, including FAQs, for providers and plans whose data may be involved. While OCR is investigating the Change Healthcare incident, it has not ruled out investigating other entities, although it has said that "OCR's interest in other entities that have partnered with Change Healthcare and UHG is …

https://www.hklaw.com/en/insights/publications/2024/05/what-hipaa-security-rule-surprises-await-healthcare-providers

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Laws, Regulation, and Policy HealthIT.gov

(7 days ago) WEBHealth IT Legislation The Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology’s (ONC) work on health IT is authorized by the Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health (HITECH) Act. The HITECH Act established ONC in law and provides the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services with the …

https://www.healthit.gov/topic/laws-regulation-and-policy

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HEALTH INFORMATION & THE LAW USER GUIDE

(5 days ago) WEBFederal and State Program Integrity Program integrity refers to efforts to improve government assistance programs by reducing fraud, waste, and abuse, increasing efficiency, and streamlining administrative practices. This topic includes laws on false claims, self-referrals, kickbacks, and audit procedures.

https://www.healthinfolaw.org/sites/default/files/HIL%20User%20Guide%20_5.21.2019.pdf

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Health care groups: Regulate AI, but not too much - POLITICO

(9 days ago) WEBThe legislation is expected to be considered soon. “Modernizing VA’s electronic health record is not optional,” Tester told POLITICO. The system revamp has been tied to at least four

https://www.politico.com/newsletters/politico-pulse/2024/05/15/health-care-groups-regulate-ai-but-not-too-much-00157910

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Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA)

(9 days ago) WEBThe Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) is a federal law that required the creation of national standards to protect sensitive patient health information from being disclosed without the patient's consent or knowledge.

https://www.cdc.gov/phlp/php/resources/health-insurance-portability-and-accountability-act-of-1996-hipaa.html

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The Biden Administration’s Final Rule on Section 1557 Non - KFF

(Just Now) WEBThese laws include Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (race, color, and national origin), Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 (sex), the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, and Section

https://www.kff.org/affordable-care-act/issue-brief/the-biden-administrations-final-rule-on-section-1557-non-discrimination-regulations-under-the-aca/

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Hundreds of bills pass, including changes to state’s biometric data

(4 days ago) WEBMany of the measures will soon head to Gov. JB Pritzker, including a bill that changes how damages accrue under Illinois’ first-in-the-nation biometric data privacy law. The Illinois House on Thursday approved Senate Bill 2979 with several Republicans joining supermajority Democrats in its passage. The Senate last month also OK'd the measure

https://capitolnewsillinois.com/news/hundreds-of-bills-pass-including-changes-to-states-biometric-data-privacy-law

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HHS Announces New Policy to Make Coverage More Accessible …

(3 days ago) WEBNew measures will help consumers compare health insurance plan choices. Today, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), through the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), announced new measures that will allow consumers to more easily find the right form of quality, affordable health care coverage on …

https://www.hhs.gov/about/news/2022/04/28/hhs-announces-new-policy-make-coverage-more-accessible-affordable-for-millions-americans-in-2023.html

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Baldwin's claim about her Affordable Care Act role is mostly true

(3 days ago) WEBObama signed the Affordable Care Act March 23, 2010, Kominski said, and the provision to allow young people under 26 to stay on their parents’ health insurance was set to take effect six months

https://www.jsonline.com/story/news/politics/politifactwisconsin/2024/05/17/baldwins-claim-about-her-affordable-care-act-role-is-mostly-true/73718941007/

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Understanding the National Health Insurance Bill – 6 must-read …

(7 days ago) WEB1. National Health Insurance is a big fat empty promise – experts. New healthcare legislation is unimplementable, unaffordable, unclear and unlikely to happen any time soon, say the experts. 2

https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/article/2024-05-14-national-health-insurance-bill-six-articles-to-read-to-understand/

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Governor Newsom Unveils Revised State Budget - California …

(7 days ago) WEBState of California. SACRAMENTO – Governor Gavin Newsom today released a May Revision proposal for the 2024-25 fiscal year that ensures the budget is balanced over the next two fiscal years by tightening the state’s belt and stabilizing spending following the tumultuous COVID-19 pandemic, all while preserving key …

https://www.gov.ca.gov/2024/05/10/revised-state-budget-may-2024-25/

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US overhauls electric grid to make way for more renewables

(7 days ago) WEBValerie Volcovici covers U.S. climate and energy policy from Washington, DC. She is focused on climate and environmental regulations at federal agencies and in Congress and how the energy

https://www.reuters.com/business/energy/ferc-overhaul-us-electric-transmission-system-2024-05-13/

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Cole Previews Interim Fiscal Year 2025 Subcommittee Allocations

(6 days ago) WEBWashington, D.C. – House Appropriations Committee Chairman Tom Cole (R-OK) today previewed interim subcommittee allocations for Fiscal Year 2025 with Committee Members, which were developed using the caps outlined in the Fiscal Responsibility Act of 2023. These 302(b)s are subject to change with evolving information, including …

https://appropriations.house.gov/news/press-releases/cole-previews-interim-fiscal-year-2025-subcommittee-allocations

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Health Information Privacy Law and Policy HealthIT.gov

(2 days ago) WEBYes. There are some federal and state privacy laws (e.g., 42 CFR Part 2, Title 10) that require health care providers to obtain patients’ written consent before they disclose their health information to other people and organizations, even for treatment. Many of these privacy laws protect information that is related to health conditions

https://www.healthit.gov/topic/health-information-privacy-law-and-policy

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List of CPT/HCPCS Codes CMS - Centers for Medicare

(4 days ago) WEBWe maintain and annually update a List of Current Procedural Terminology (CPT)/Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System (HCPCS) Codes (the Code List), which identifies all the items and services included within certain designated health services (DHS) categories or that may qualify for certain exceptions. We update the Code List to …

https://www.cms.gov/medicare/regulations-guidance/physician-self-referral/list-cpt/hcpcs-codes

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Environmental Changes Are Fueling Human, Animal and Plant …

(3 days ago) WEBMay 8, 2024. Several large-scale, human-driven changes to the planet — including climate change, the loss of biodiversity and the spread of invasive species — are making infectious diseases

https://www.nytimes.com/2024/05/08/health/environment-climate-health.html

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Summary of the HIPAA Privacy Rule HHS.gov

(9 days ago) WEBCovered entities may disclose protected health information to law enforcement officials for law enforcement purposes under the following six circumstances, and subject to specified conditions: (1) as required by law (including court orders, court-ordered warrants, subpoenas) and administrative requests; (2) to identify or locate a …

https://www.hhs.gov/hipaa/for-professionals/privacy/laws-regulations/index.html

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Peru protesters slam new insurance law that deems transgender …

(8 days ago) WEBHundreds of protesters in Peru's capital marched on Friday to demand the scrapping of a new law that describes transgender people, among others, as having a mental illness so they can access

https://www.reuters.com/world/americas/peru-protesters-slam-new-insurance-law-that-deems-transgender-people-mentally-2024-05-18/

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Boeing Investors Vote Down Climate Change, Pay-Gap Report Bids

(5 days ago) WEBMay 17, 2024, 3:46 PM UTC. Boeing Investors Vote Down Climate Change, Pay-Gap Report Bids. By David Hood. David Hood. Reporter. Company says its lobbying and climate disclosures are adequate. Aerospace giant also argues it already provides diversity data. Boeing investors rejected three shareholder proposals Friday that asked …

https://news.bloomberglaw.com/esg/boeing-investors-vote-down-climate-change-pay-gap-report-bids

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Your Rights Under HIPAA HHS.gov

(5 days ago) WEBOCR has teamed up with the HHS Office of the National Coordinator for Health IT to create Your Health Information, Your Rights!, a series of three short, educational videos (in English and option for Spanish captions) to help you understand your right under HIPAA to access and receive a copy of your health information.

https://www.hhs.gov/hipaa/for-individuals/guidance-materials-for-consumers/index.html

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Health Information Exchange HealthIT.gov

(7 days ago) WEBThe demand for electronic health information exchange among care professionals is growing along with nationwide efforts to improve the quality, safety, and efficiency of health care delivery. Meaningful use requirements, new payment approaches that stress care coordination, and federal financial incentives are all driving the interest and demand for …

https://www.healthit.gov/topic/health-it-and-health-information-exchange-basics/health-information-exchange

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