The 340B Saga Continues
By David Harlow – Recently, a federal court found the administration’s 340B program rates to be fatally flawed; the HHS Secretary “patently violated” the governing law.
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HHS To Deliver Value-Based Transformation in Primary Care
The U.S. Department of HHS Secretary Alex Azar and CMS Administrator Seema Verma are announcing the CMS Primary Cares Initiative, a new set of payment models that will transform primary care to deliver better value for patients throughout the healthcare system.
Talent Tuesday – Health Scientist Job Opening at the ONC
Through the Intergovernmental Personnel Act (IPA) Mobility Program, ONC is seeking a Health Scientist specializing in informatics to work in the ONC Immediate Office, Chief Scientist Division (CSD).
HHS Should Be Careful Not To Go Too Far Too Fast on New EHRs Rules
Senate health committee Chairman Lamar Alexander (R-Tenn.) said, “The administration should not move too far, too fast on implementing new rules on electronic health information.”
HHS To Deliver Value-Based Transformation in Primary Care
HHS Secretary Alex Azar and CMS Administrator Seema Verma are announcing the CMS Primary Cares Initiative, a new set of payment models that will transform primary care to deliver better value for patients throughout the healthcare system.
Comments on ONC Draft 2 of the Trusted Exchange Framework from EHNAC
By Lee Barrett – Last week, the Department of Health and Human Services’ Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology, issued draft 2 of the Trusted Exchange Framework as well as a public comment period through June 17, 2019.
WEDI Comments on Launch of Health and Human Services Compliance Review Program
This month, the Department of Health and Human Services will launch its Compliance Review Program, an audit to ensure compliance with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act rules for electronic healthcare transactions.
HHS Announces Next Steps in Advancing Interoperability of Health Information
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services issued for public comment draft 2 of the Trusted Exchange Framework and Common Agreement (TEFCA) that will support the full, network-to-network exchange of health information nationally.
HHS Extends Comment Period for Proposed Rules to Improve the Interoperability
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services announced it is extending the public comment period by 30 days for two proposed regulations aimed at promoting the interoperability of health IT and enabling patients to electronically access their health information.