Federal News
Five Steps to Track CMS Changes, Announcements
Ever feel like navigating the world of CMS changes is an uphill battle? You are not alone. Survey coordinators across the country face this challenge every day, and few have mastered the ability to track every major and minor change that comes from this government agency. [Read article]
Intense Tracking For Swine Flu Shot's Side Effects
The government is starting an unprecedented system to track possible side effects as mass flu vaccinations. The idea is to detect any rare but real problems quickly, and explain the inevitable coincidences that are sure to cause some false alarms. [Read article]
EHR Implementation is a Journey, Not a Destination
There is no set formula to guarantee a successful EHR implementation. Organizations must find the path that works best for them. [Read article]
Comments Sought On Opportunities For Disadvantaged Businesses In The Age Of Broadband
Small entities, women and minority-owned businesses (or Small and Disadvantaged Businesses (“SDBs”)) must learn to adapt to competition in a digital world. As work continues toward the development of a National Broadband Plan, specific comments regarding the ability of SDBs to incorporate broadband technology into business models are sought by November 2, 2009. [Read article]
Nobody's Right If Everybody's Wrong
A renowned family physician explains what the rural outcomes of proposed health care reforms are likely to be. Take a deep breath. [Read article]
Hospital Blogs Can Help During Times of Controversy
While many hospitals still tend to avoid starting a blog for fear of sparking bad publicity, one CEO has found in many cases that the opposite is true. When used appropriately, blogs can be an effective means of damage control for hospitals. [Read article]
Mental Illness is One of the Most Costly Conditions
For anyone focused on the corporeal side of medicine, it's always a grim reminder to see just how much of the healthcare bill stems from treatment of maladies of the mind. [Read article]
Teaching Hospitals: Their Impact on Patients and the Future Health Care Workforce
According to a TrendWatch report, America's teaching hospitals play a vital role in the nation's healthcare system, and require adequate funding to support their unique missions. [Read article]
