CMS: Health workers in 25 states and D.C. must be fully vaccinated by Feb. 28
Fierce Healthcare
DECEMBER 29, 2021
CMS: Health workers in 25 states and D.C. must be fully vaccinated by Feb. 28. rking. Wed, 12/29/2021 - 14:21.
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Manipulating the Climate: What Are the Geopolitical Risks?
The Rand Blog
DECEMBER 29, 2021
Geoengineering technologies that could block the sun's rays or siphon huge amounts of carbon from the air are not that far out of reach. Yet the international community has not established the kinds of guardrails you might expect for potentially world-changing technologies.
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HHS appeals judge's ruling that drugmakers can cut off 340B sales to contract pharmacies
Fierce Healthcare
DECEMBER 29, 2021
HHS appeals judge's ruling that drugmakers can cut off 340B sales to contract pharmacies. rking. Wed, 12/29/2021 - 13:13.
CMS Releases Vaccine Mandate Guidance for Home Health Providers
Home Health Care
DECEMBER 29, 2021
The U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) released guidance on evaluating providers’ compliance with the federal COVID-19 vaccination mandate for health care workers. Although CMS originally published the interim final rule in November, it posted the guidance for state survey agency directors on Tuesday. Broadly, the guidance applies to providers working under the Medicare and Medicaid programs, including home health agencies.
How to Battle Layoffs: The Career Star Accelerator Bootcamp
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Superbug in Oregon? What Essential Oil Research Tells Us
American College of Healthcare Sciences
DECEMBER 29, 2021
A news report is out today, December 29. 2021 that identifies the arrival of the first three cases of the “superbug” drug-resistant Candida auris in Oregon. [1] This alarming news sparks an urgent need to research powerful plant sourced alternatives. [2] A less well-known Australian essential oil known as Buddha Wood oil Eremophila mitchellii (Benth.) may provide just the therapeutic support we need.
Blockchain Privacy Innovations Can Let Healthcare Focus On What Matters
HIT Consultant
DECEMBER 29, 2021
Kurt Nielsen, Founder of Partisia Blockchain. The Covid-19 pandemic has highlighted the major impact that data has on our lives, especially when it comes to healthcare. From track-and-trace systems to digital Covid vaccination passports, to patient data, to the medical supply chain, there has been a huge increase in data collected by governments and healthcare providers.
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December 2021 Update – Appendix B of the RAI User’s Manual
Briggs Healthcare
DECEMBER 29, 2021
Mary Madison, RN, RAC-CT, CDP Clinical Consultant – Briggs Healthcare. The December update of Appendix B to the RAI 3.0 User’s Manual contains changes to the list of State RAI Coordinators, MDS Automation Coordinators, RAI Panel members, and CMS locations and contacts. This update was posted on December 17, 2021, however it is dated December 30, 2021.
Genetic Mutation Data Indicates Ovarian Cancer RiskÂ
Health IT Analytics
DECEMBER 29, 2021
Cedars Sinai scientists… read more
Guidance for the Interim Final Rule – Medicare and Medicaid Programs; Omnibus COVID-19 Health Care Staff Vaccination
Briggs Healthcare
DECEMBER 29, 2021
Mary Madison, RN, RAC-CT, CDP Clinical Consultant – Briggs Healthcare. On Tuesday, December 28, 2021, CMS posted QSO-22-07-ALL. This is a 5-page QSO Memorandum with numerous provider-specific attachments. Effective Date: This policy should be communicated with all survey and certification staff, their managers, and the State/CMS Location training coordinators immediately.
Health IT Turnover Survey Results
HIStalk
DECEMBER 29, 2021
This is a recap of the responses received over the.
5 Essentials for Healthcare CIOs: A Provider Data Management Checklist
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PDPM Grouper Updated – Again
Briggs Healthcare
DECEMBER 29, 2021
Mary Madison, RN, RAC-CT, CDP Clinical Consultant – Briggs Healthcare. An updated version of the PDPM Grouper has been posted in the Downloads section below with the new version number V2.0002 and will be implemented into the MDS ASAP system on Thursday, January 6, 2022. This update addresses two issues with the NTA comorbidities mapping. First, it corrects an issue where diagnosis codes were mapped to NTA comorbidities as 1 to 1 mappings where 1 to 2 mappings were intended from the PDPM_ICD10_M
Morning Headlines 12/30/21
HIStalk
DECEMBER 29, 2021
Billing software error leaks info of 1,600 Advocate Aurora patients.
The Right to Participation in Global Health Governance: Lessons Learned
Bill Of Health
DECEMBER 29, 2021
This post was originally published on the Verfassungsblog as part of our joint symposium on international pandemic lawmaking. By Sara (Meg) Davis, Mike Podmore, and Courtenay Howe. What should the role of those most affected by pandemics be in future pandemic governance and co-ordination mechanisms? Drawing on human rights standards and principles, and on existing structures in the HIV, TB and malaria sectors, we argue that the human right to participation should extend to permanent seats and vo
New CMS Timelines for Staff Vaccination Requirements (Some States)
Briggs Healthcare
DECEMBER 29, 2021
Mary Madison, RN, RAC-CT, CDP Clinical Consultant – Briggs Healthcare. CMS posted a number of documents and infographics on Tuesday, December 28, 2021, related to staff vaccinations and the Interim Final Rule. External FAQ: CMS Omnibus COVID-19 Health Care Staff Vaccination Interim Final Rule (Updated 12/28/21). New as of 12/28/21. Q: With this guidance being issued today, when will enforcement of the IFC begin?
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