HHS launched a new national campaign to inform the public about common respiratory viruses and available vaccines. The campaign, Risk Less. Do More., aims to increase awareness of vaccines that reduce serious illness from influenza, COVID-19, and respiratory syncytial virus in high-risk populations and to limit the spread of these viruses among all Americans.
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Latest announcements made from companies and organizations on hiring include Brillio, Nashville Biosciences, LLC., DirectTrust, Found, InnovaCare Health, CerebraAI, CenTrak, American Telemedicine Association, HHS, ONC, & more.
New investments will make it easier for social workers to practice across state lines, increase behavioral health access, and better facilitate telehealth services; Funding builds on HRSA’s work to support licensure compacts to improve access to primary care and psychology.
Moving our healthcare system into the digital age, better outcomes, controlling and reducing costs, and patient access to their health data. Our monthly HIE rundown includes updates on TEFCA, HIE networks, job openings and vendor contracts.
HHS, through the Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology, released the Health Data, Technology, and Interoperability: Patient Engagement, Information Sharing, and Public Health Interoperability (HTI-2) proposed rule for public comment.
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ Office for Civil Rights published an update to the frequently asked questions webpage concerning the Change Healthcare cybersecurity incident.
HRSA increases loan repayment amounts by 50% for primary care providers who commit to practicing in high need and rural areas. Additional loan repayment available for primary care providers who commit to serve in shortage areas, demonstrate fluency in Spanish.
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services through the Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology, released the draft 2024–2030 Federal Health IT Strategic Plan (the draft Plan) for public comment.
By Matthew Fisher – HHS released a final rule that will establish greater alignment between Part 2 (privacy of substance use disorder treatment records) and HIPAA. They kicked off the process with a notice of proposed rulemaking that was published on 12/2/22.