HHS Releases Semi-Annual Regulatory Agenda
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
iHealthBeat, April 26, 2006
"HHS' semi-annual agenda identifies intended regulatory actions, several of which will affect HIPAA requirements and the building of a national health information network, Health Data Management reports."
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Wireless Pilot Improves Nurse Productivity, Service
iHealthBeat, April 26, 2006
"San Diego County supervisors on Tuesday unanimously approved expanding to all six regional public health centers a pilot program that provided public health nurses with handheld computers, which aims to increase productivity, the San Diego Union-Tribune reports."
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California Not Providing Nursing Home Data Online
iHealthBeat, April 26, 2006
"California has not been posting inspection reports and other information about nursing homes on the Internet, despite a 1999 law that requires the Department of Health Services to do so, the Los Angeles Times reports."
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Louisiana Web Site Provides Hospital Data
iHealthBeat, April 26, 2006
"The Louisiana Hospital Association has launched a Web site to provide patients with information about hospital procedures, prices and quality, Modern Healthcare reports."
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iHealthBeat, April 26, 2006
"HHS' semi-annual agenda identifies intended regulatory actions, several of which will affect HIPAA requirements and the building of a national health information network, Health Data Management reports."
FULL STORY
RELATED LINKS
Wireless Pilot Improves Nurse Productivity, Service
iHealthBeat, April 26, 2006
"San Diego County supervisors on Tuesday unanimously approved expanding to all six regional public health centers a pilot program that provided public health nurses with handheld computers, which aims to increase productivity, the San Diego Union-Tribune reports."
FULL STORY
California Not Providing Nursing Home Data Online
iHealthBeat, April 26, 2006
"California has not been posting inspection reports and other information about nursing homes on the Internet, despite a 1999 law that requires the Department of Health Services to do so, the Los Angeles Times reports."
FULL STORY
Louisiana Web Site Provides Hospital Data
iHealthBeat, April 26, 2006
"The Louisiana Hospital Association has launched a Web site to provide patients with information about hospital procedures, prices and quality, Modern Healthcare reports."
FULL STORY