NursesNOW Roundup April 2021
Looking to keep your finger on the pulse of the nursing industry? Check out this month’s top nursing news stories from around the globe.
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Patient ID Now Coalition Releases Framework for a National Strategy on Patient Identity
Patient ID Now, a coalition of more than 40 leading healthcare organizations, including the American College of Surgeons, AHIMA, CHIME, HIMSS, Intermountain Healthcare and Premier Healthcare Alliance, released its Framework for a National Strategy on Patient Identity: A Proposed Blueprint to Improve Patient Identification and Matching.
Talking Healthcare Policy
If you haven’t tuned in to our radio station or checked out our podcast network, here is your chance. Start with these three shows and episodes that focus on policy. You will hear a clinical policy experiences, the need for a national strategy, and public policy trends. Take a listen.
Current and Future Outlook for Privacy Changes in HIPAA
Wednesday, April 7, 2021 2:00 pm ET – This presentation brings two industry leaders to the table to discuss changes to HIPAA and how they align or don’t align, with overarching privacy trends, as well as how those changes can be implemented in the health care environment.
HIE Rundown – 2-16-21
Your personal health information is moving and being viewed to improve the quality of your healthcare and lower the costs. The job will not be complete until all health records are digital and interoperable. Here’s what’s happening to make that reality.
2021 Outlook: A Panel Discussion on Key Issues that will Impact Healthcare in the New Year
Watch this panel discussion with four industry leaders to discuss the impact of key issues on healthcare providers and organizations. The outlook as we head into 2021 brings additional challenges as we continue to deal with the COVID19 pandemic, transition in a new administration, and implement key legislation.
Patient ID Now Disappointed Appropriations Bill Does Not Address Patient Misidentification
Patient ID Now, a coalition of leading healthcare organizations is disappointed that the U.S. Senate did not remove the longstanding ban in its Labor-HHS appropriations bill that stifles innovation around patient identification.
HIMSS Global Health Equity Week to Replace National Health IT Week
Since 2006, U.S. National Health IT Week has brought together stakeholders in Washington, DC and across the country to demonstrate the power of information and technology to transform health. HIMSS is pleased to use the power of this partner-driven platform to launch Global Health Equity Week on October 19-23.
HIE Rundown – 4-14-20
Your personal health information is moving and being viewed to improve the quality of your healthcare and lower the costs. The job will not be complete until all health records are digital and interoperable. Here’s what’s happening to make that reality.