Government & Policy

A pharmacist using a digital tablet while doing inventory in the pharmacy stockroom
By Adam Ang 10:42 pm November 16, 2023
It will enable community pharmacists to prescribe medications.
HealthCare.gov home page
By Susan Morse 01:15 pm November 16, 2023
Changes would increase incentives to engage the American Indian and Alaska Native population, whose communities have been underserved.
Bald male patient lays in an ER hallway
By Andrea Fox 10:57 am November 15, 2023
Using a census-based survey index that captures population-level socioeconomic risk for health disparities, researchers found that hospitals serving marginalized populations were 21% less likely to engage in interoperable data exchange than the rest.
A doctor checking on a patients file on a laptop computer
By Adam Ang 02:16 am November 14, 2023
Local health officials have pointed out the poor health IT infrastructure that hinders the broad uptake of EMR.
HIMSS president and CEO Hal Wolf and NHIA Director General Chung-Liang Shih during the signing of a memorandum of understanding in Taiwan
By Adam Ang 08:39 pm November 13, 2023
They will also collaborate on building cybersecurity resilience and workforce development.
Indian Health Service patient shakes hands with doctor
By Mike Miliard 09:55 am November 10, 2023
In a 10-year contract worth as much as $2.5 billion, Indian Health Service will replace its VistA-based patient management system with Oracle technology, to be implemented and maintained by General Dynamics IT.
VA Palo Alto building and sign on wall in front
By Andrea Fox 11:13 am November 09, 2023
Network-as-a-Service architecture at Palo Alto Healthcare System will increase veterans' access to virtual care services by bringing 4G or 5G cellular and LEO satellite connectivity to those living in broadband deserts.
Two people in lab coats work with monitor
By Jeff Lagasse 02:24 pm November 08, 2023
Lawmakers are concerned that CMS' 2024 final Part C and D rule may not adequately address MA plans' increased reliance on AI.
Person wearing VR goggles at doctor's office
By Andrea Fox 02:21 pm November 07, 2023
Also: Camden County and Penn’s School of Nursing is using virtual reality training to teach Narcan administration for local communities.
Scientists working on a lab experiment using a digital tablet
By Adam Ang 01:41 am November 07, 2023
A new report points out India's enormous potential to become a global medical device powerhouse.