The Friday Five Upcoming Health IT Events
This week’s Friday Five highlights the upcoming health IT conferences that we here at Answers Media Company believe are definitely worth attending.
CMS Proposed Rule to Increase Americans’ Access to Health Coverage for 2022
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services proposed a series of provisions to follow through on President Biden’s commitment to build on the Affordable Care Act, expand health coverage access and advance health equity. These provisions are the third installment of the payment notice for 2022.
Telemedicine 2021: Special Report HIMSS 21
The HIMSS conference returns to in-person this August. With a demand for healthcare and healthcare technology in a digital world, the telehealth conversation is ever-evolving. Learn from the experts and join the discussion so you can plan and prepare for what’s next at HIMSS21.
The Top 6 Ways Patients Search for Doctors Online
By Scott Zeitzer – Although many ortho, spine, and neuro practices get patients through word of mouth and referrals, an ever-increasing number of patients still go online to get more information.
From the Desk of Matt Fisher – ICYMI
From our host of Healthcare de Jure – Matt Fisher. When he is not practicing law, interviewing someone on his radio show. or parenting, he is penning thoughtful posts on healthcare. ICYMI we have you covered.
Health IT Product News Report
Health IT product news from Pager, HealthTalk A.I., GetMyDNA, Affinity Empowering, Jvion, Surveyor Health, physIQ, Vocera Communications, Arcadia, TalkDesk, and more.
June News in Review
A look back at the news this month that we have reported on. From business financial news to product news, to what we are reading and our picks on podcasts, to the ONC and CMS policy issues, this is what happened in June.
The Friday Five – Happy 4th of July
Independence Day is Sunday. This week’s Friday Five offers tips and advice on how to still celebrate and enjoy the holiday weekend while adhering the medical recommendations to stay safe and healthy.
Empathy HIT: What Colour is Your Big Bird
When someone mentions “Big Bird”, if you’re from North America you probably think about the big yellow bird from Sesame Street. This would demonstrate that you’ve grown up watching TV in North America, because the big bird that Americans and Canadians watch is yellow.
From The NIH: The Director’s Blog
The National Institutes of Health (NIH), a part of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, is the nation’s medical research agency — making important discoveries that improve health and save lives. Here are some excerpts from their latest blog posts.
Labor Department Issues Emergency Rules to Protect Health Care Workers From Covid
By Christina Jewett – Labor Department officials recently announced a temporary emergency standard to protect health care workers, saying they face “grave danger” in the workplace from the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.
Biden Administration to Invest $3 Billion from American Rescue Plan
Thanks to the American Rescue Plan, the Biden Administration is investing more than $3 billion to accelerate the discovery, development and manufacturing of antiviral medicines as part of the Biden Administration’s whole-of-government strategy to develop the next generation of COVID-19 treatments.
