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What the future holds for HHS-OIG health IT enforcement

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

The Office of Inspector General for the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services aims to protect the integrity of federal healthcare programs, in addition to the health of beneficiaries. "In other words," said HHS-OIG's Andrew VanLandingham in a recent interview with Healthcare IT News , "our job isn't to run the programs, but to make sure they work well for all Americans.

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The Healthiest Communities in the U.S. After the Pandemic – U.S. News & Aetna Foundation’s Post-COVID Lists

Health Populi

Some of America’s least-healthy communities are also those that index greater for vaccine hesitancy and other risks for well-being, found in U.S. News & World Report’s 2021 Healthiest Communities Rankings. U.S. News collaborated with the Aetna Foundation, CVS Health’s philanthropic arm, in this fourth annual list of the top geographies for well-being in the U.S.

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Windows 11 and Security – Why 8th Generation Core Processors and AMD Zen 2 Processors are Required, and What CIOs Can Do to Mitigate the Issue

Healthcare IT Today

Since Microsoft has announced the new version of Windows, Windows 11, which has more onerous CPU requirements than its predecessors, there has been significant outcry. These changes shut out a significant number of machines already in use from receiving this update. There has been outcry over the requirements, mainly focusing on Trusted Platform Management.

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British AI solution for breast cancer screening arrives in the UAE

Mobi Health News

Kheiron Medical Technologies will distribute its Mia, or “mammography intelligent assessment” in the GCC region via a new partnership with Atlas Medical.

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Optimizing Medical Waste Management: A Guide to Best Practices

Feeling overwhelmed by medical waste regulations? This comprehensive guide unravels the complexities of medical waste disposal, ensuring you stay compliant and prioritize safety. Inside you'll find: Clear categorization: Learn to precisely classify medical waste for proper handling and disposal. Labeling & Storage: Discover best practices for clear labeling and secure storage of medical waste.

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Featured Health IT Job: Director of IT Applications and Innovation

Healthcare IT Today

We like to regularly feature a healthcare IT job that might be of interest to readers. Today, we’re featuring the Director of IT Applications and Innovation position that was recently posted on Healthcare IT Central. This position was posted by Blanchard Valley Health System and is in Ohio. Here’s a description of the position: PURPOSE […].

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Active8me to offer digital health services on Philippines-based mWell app

Mobi Health News

It will provide mWell users access to its daily fitness, nutrition and wellness programmes.

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A Supreme Development in Employer Computer Protection

Wyatt Law Blog

By: Courtney Samford, contributing author Blake Sims, Wyatt Summer Associate Employers commonly supply computer and work devices to employees and state that the electronics may only be used for business related purposes, and employers have always had the ability to discipline employees who violate computer use policies through improper use. In some Federal Court of Appeals … Continue reading A Supreme Development in Employer Computer Protection.

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