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Supply Chain
Stakeholders Urged to Prioritize Interoperability Mandates as DSCSA 'Stabilization Period' Looms
The FDA is providing a one-year soft launch for the Drug Supply Chain Security Act mandates, effective November 27.
Telehealth
Telehealth Lobby Lauds CMS' '24 Physician Fee Sked Proposed Rule
However, the ATA urges tighter privacy provisions for physicians.
Technology
Feds Seek Help With Healthcare Cybersecurity Protection
The HHS' Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health is looking for 'proven technologies developed for national security' that can help...
Technology
Joint Commission issues Guidelines for Dealing With a Cyberattack
The Sentinel Event Alert, titled "Preserving Patient Safety After a Cyberattack," informs health system leadership on how to react once...
Technology
Do Consumers Care About Healthcare Privacy and Security?
A recent survey finds that consumers aren't concerned about protecting their personal health information on digital channels, and they may...
Technology
Opinion: Will TEFCA Rule-Making Stop Patient Digital Access?
Former ONC Chief Donald Rucker questions whether federal regulations around interoperability and information blocking are doing more harm than good.
Telehealth
FTC, HHS, Warn of HIPAA Risks from Online Tracking Tech
Letters to providers highlight concerns stemming from use of technologies that may share a user's sensitive health data.
Technology
Mobile Health Apps Can Be a Valuable Tool for Providers and Patients, But Regulation Issues Persist
Liz Ashall-Payne, the founder and CEO of ORCHA, an international effort to establish digital health standards, explains why mHealth apps...
Technology
HCA's Massive Data Breach Affects 11M Patients Nationwide
The for-profit, megasystem has launched a webpage to keep patients informed.
Technology
FHIR APIs Will Accelerate Patient Information Access in 2023
In a lengthy interview with HealthLeaders, ONC Chief Micky Tripathi says simplified data exchange will benefit providers, patients, and even...
Telehealth
Multistate AG Coaltion Urges Apple to Ensure Privacy of Third-Party Health Apps
In a letter to Apple CEO Tim Cook, the AGs say patient privacy has become a priority since the SCOTUS...
Technology
CHIME, Health-ISAC Partner to Provide Security Alerts, Tactics for Members
Data vulnerabilities, threat bulletins, and other actionable information will flow to security teams.