Policy & Regulations

This channel includes news coverage of healthcare policy and regulations set by Congress, the states, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), and medical associations and societies. 

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Muntz also will leave ONC

The exit door of the Office of the National Coordinator of Health IT appears to be in good working order. Principal Deputy David Muntz, MBA, has submitted his resignation.

Hospitals lag in HIX enrollment preparation

Few hospitals have developed comprehensive strategies to identify, educate and assist individuals with enrolling in health plans offered through the health insurance exchanges (HIXs). With the Oct. 1 start date for enrollment fast approaching, hospitals and providers should heighten preparations in order to benefit from the financial boost of a new customer base, according to a study from PwC’s Health Research Institute.

Calculation glitches in HIXs two weeks before enrollment begins

The Obama administration is "scrambling" to quickly address a series of "pricing quirks" in the software that will be used for the roughly three dozen federal health insurance exchanges under the Affordable Care Act, according to several insurance executives and sources familiar with the issue, the Wall Street Journal reports.

UDI final rule finally issued

More than a year after the proposed rule was issued, the FDA released the final rule establishing a unique device identification system for tracking medical devices.

Bill would enable behavioral health providers to receive EHR payments

A bill introduced by Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse (D-R.I) would expand eligibility for EHR incentive payments to include mental and behavioral health professionals, including psychologists, community mental health centers and psychiatric hospitals.

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Sharing success, plans during National HIT Week

This 8th annual National Health IT Week serves as an opportunity to shine a spotlight on the initiatives, goals and successes of the federal government and numerous industry associations related to health IT as one fiscal year winds down and we gear up for a new year.

Countdown to ICD-10: Speakers offer tips to prepare

With the ICD-10 compliance start date a little over one year away, it is imperative to start planning for the transition now, according to speakers at Health Language’s webinar on Sept. 17.

CMS working to coordinate HIT efforts

National Health IT Week serves as an opportunity to share federal strategies and objectives for programs such as Meaningful Use, ICD-10, quality measurements, administrative simplification and health information exchange, said Robert Tagalicod, director of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services’ Office of eHealth & Standards, in an interview with Clinical Innovation + Technology.

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