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AI for health can't leave older people behind, says WHO

Healthcare It News

As the WHO brief notes, AI carries great potential for transforming healthcare, including on a population-wide level. Investments in digital infrastructure and digital literacy for older people and their healthcare providers and caregivers. Governance frameworks and regulations to empower and work with older people.

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HHS Issues Proposed Rule to Provide Clarity on Rights of Conscience in Healthcare

Sheppard Health Law

BACKGROUND The Proposed Rule is the latest in a long line of federal legislation and rulemakings governing the conscience rights of healthcare providers and entities. In this article we provide a brief summary of the Proposed Rule, while also examining the statutory amendments and previous rulemakings that create its foundation.

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Information Blocking Rule: 6 Key Takeaways Since Meaningful Use

HIT Consultant

Information exchange and data availability are now a cost of doing business but establishing a robust strategy for that exchange and compliance with the new regulation from the Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology takes careful planning. Understand what constitutes “Electronic Health Information”.

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Florida Electronic Health Records Exchange Act Amended – Health Records Maintained by Qualifying Health Care Providers Must Be Stored in the U.S., U.S. Territories, and Canada Only

Triage Health Law

Qualifying health care providers must submit a signed affidavit attesting under penalty of perjury that the provider is in compliance with the health records storage requirements of the Act when they submit their initial and renewal license application. health data) to foreign jurisdictions.

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HHS is prioritizing consumer experience, data exchange, explainable AI

Healthcare It News

Department of Health & Human Services and the Office of the National Coordinator for Health IT offered some updates on how the agencies are working together and with others to help shape a "digital healthcare system of the future" that works for everyone. Enterprise Taxonomy:

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CMS Releases Guidance on Implementation of Rebate Programs for Certain Medicare Part B and Part D Drugs

Sheppard Health Law

1] The IRA represents the most sweeping healthcare legislation passed by Congress since the Affordable Care Act. [2] 2] Please refer to our previous blog post on the IRA. Overview of Key Guidance Provisions Below is a summary of key provisions of CMS’ proposed implementation of the Rebate Programs. 9, 2023). [2]

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Family Caregiver Services and Supports

NASHP

Family caregivers are the major providers of long-term services and supports (LTSS), with an estimated economic value of unpaid contributions totaling approximately $470 billion in 2017. Section 2: Engagement of Family Caregivers in Healthcare?Services Services and Systems. Section 3: Services and Supports.

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