With President Donald Trump’s new administration underway; one of the first issues he promised to tackle was the Affordable Care Act (ACA), known as Obamacare. In conjunction with the new session of Congress, today the Patient Freedom Act of 2017 was introduced by Senators Susan Collins of Maine and Bill Cassidy of Louisiana. The proposed […]
Laws & Regulations
Government agencies create regulations under the authority of Congress to help government carry out public policy. Healthcare is one of the areas covered under these policies.
The below articles provide highlight how healthcare is impacted by technology:
A Career as a Regulatory Affairs Specialist
Regulatory Affairs Specialist: Inside the Role The role of the Regulatory Affairs Specialists is one of many tracks within the growing sector of Healthcare Administration. Specialists are responsible for testing medical products and drugs to ensure their effectiveness and their safety to patients and consumers. They work in conjunction with scientists, physicians, clinicians, medical […]
Career Option: Public Health Educator
What is a Public Health Educator? According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, Public Health Educators teach others about behaviors that promote wellness. They develop and implement strategies to improve the health of individuals and communities. Community health workers collect data and discuss health concerns with members of specific populations or communities.1 Daily tasks include: […]
Career Path: Public Health Information Officer
What is a Public Health Information Officer? A Public Health Information Officer ensures that information is provided on request and that all information releases are accurate, consistent and timely. The Officer often writes, coordinates and reviews all relative information releases and serves as the single dissemination point for all agency information. The Officer also ensures […]
What the Election Can Mean for Obamacare
Obamacare and the 2016 Presidential Election A Gallup poll conducted in late August 2016 found that 44 percent of Americans support Obamacare, and 51 percent disapprove of it. The number of uninsured Americans has dropped since the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, commonly referred to as Obamacare, became law in 2010. Today, 11 percent […]
Clinton’s Healthcare Plan
Healthcare and the 2016 Presidential Election As the 2016 U.S. presidential election ramps up, political party candidates are addressing various issues important to Americans. Among the most critical areas of concern remains healthcare, which accounts for an annual total revenue of $1.668 trillion, or 20 percent of U.S. gross domestic product (GDP). In the face […]
Trump’s Healthcare Plan Explained
Healthcare and the 2016 Presidential Election As the 2016 U.S. presidential election heats up, political party candidates are reaching out to Americans and sharing their visions regarding budget and economy, foreign policy, the environment, education, tax reform, immigration, jobs, crime and healthcare. Among the most critical areas of concern remain our healthcare system, and specifically […]
What Is HITECH?
The Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health Act The Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health Act (HITECH Act) is part of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA), which contains specific incentives designed to accelerate the adoption of electronic health record (EHR) systems among providers. The HITECH Act speaks […]
Top 5 Reasons for Readmission Prevention
5 Reasons Readmission Prevention Has Become a Top Priority In past few years, many readmission-reduction solutions have been tested by healthcare organizations. Many show documented success — from the strengthening of relationships with home nursing specialists to investment in robust self-treatment strategies to the formation of readmission-prevention collaboratives among organizations. Below are the top reasons […]
Reducing Readmissions Requires Technical Fluency
Reducing Readmissions: Top Priority The financial challenges of unplanned readmissions are nothing new, but increased regulatory pressures and penalties stemming from the Hospital Readmissions Reduction Program (HRRP) ensure that hospital decision makers don’t need reminding to make readmission prevention a top priority. Today’s healthcare executives are also well aware of the much-covered financial numbers from […]
