HIPAA Needs to Keep Up With Information Technology
Core provisions of the HIPAA legislation have largely remained unchanged since their inception despite rapid evolution of technology to keep protected health information from hackers.
Policy
Fauci Says Relaxed Indoor Masking Rules Could Be on the Way
Right now, the CDC says that even vaccinated people should still wear masks in indoor public spaces
COVID-19 Vaccine Mandates: Public and Expert Viewpoints
With many Americans awaiting to be vaccinated, while others indicating they are unlikely to get the jab, we spoke with 2 experts for their perspectives regarding this controversial topic.
HHS Issues Guidelines Expanding Access to Buprenorphine Treatment
Eligible practitioners who are registered to prescribe controlled substances are exempt from certain statutory certification requirements
White House to Propose Menthol Cigarette Ban
Also anticipated is a ban on menthol and other flavors in mass-produced cigars, including small cigars
IRS: COVID-19 PPE Tax-Deductible
The government agency says that eligible deductions include PPE bought since Jan. 1, 2020
Biden Administration Working on ‘Vaccine Passport’ Initiative
However, U.S. officials face numerous challenges, including data privacy and health care equity
Mandating Masks Linked to Drop in COVID-19 Cases, Deaths
Allowing on-premises restaurant dining linked to increase in county-level COVID-19 case and death growth rates
Hahn Resigns as Head of FDA, Dr Janet Woodcock New Interim Chief
A permanent FDA commissioner has not yet been nominated, but Woodcock is under consideration
Proposed HIPAA Changes Promise to Improve Health Care Delivery
The Office for Civil Rights in the US Department of Health and Human Services announced proposed changes to strengthen patients’ rights to access their own health information, improve care coordination, and reduce regulatory burdens.
