From KFF Health News Network – Their latest podcast, What the Health, Open enrollment for health plans under the Affordable Care Act began Nov. 1, yet it remains unclear how much the estimated 24 million Americans who purchase from the ACA marketplaces will be expected to pay in premiums starting in January.
By Nancy Brent MS JD RN – HIPAA is a federal law that protects the confidentiality and security of patient information. As a nurse, if you’re complying with this law and its regulations, you’re fulfilling your legal obligations relating to your patients’ confidentiality and the security of their health information.
In their letter, the groups called on DHS to issue guidance clarifying that physicians, residents, and fellows are essential to maintaining a strong health care workforce and should be categorically exempt from the fee. The AMA is eager to collaborate with the administration to ensure that patients don’t lose access to care.
The Health Resources and Services Administration, an agency within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, announced a $60 million investment in 125 HRSA-funded community health centers that serve nearly 4.2 million people to expand their hours of operation to improve access to health care services.
Contagious Conversations is a podcast hosted and brought to you by the CDC Foundation. This episode is hosted by Dr. Judy Monroe, President and CEO of the CDC Foundation & joining her are Dr. Dan Filardo, Dr. Michael Osterholm, and Dr. Alexander Sloboda to discuss the true cost of getting sick.
The OCR announces that the Notifications of Enforcement Discretion issued under HIPAA and the HITECH Act during the COVID-19 public health emergency will expire at 11:59 pm on May 11, 2023, due to the expiration of the COVID-19 public health emergency.
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