Tag Archives: Amid

Trump admin delays interoperability deadlines amid COVID-19

Dive Brief: The Trump administration is rolling back select deadlines for the healthcare industry to come into compliance with two sweeping rules prohibiting information blocking and bolstering interoperability, acceding to providers asking for more time as they funnel resources into pandemic response. CMS is pushing back the implementation timeline for providers to share admission, discharge… Read More: Trump admin delays interoperability deadlines amid COVID-19 »

Prescriptions for anti-anxiety meds spike amid coronavirus outbreak, new report finds

Get all the latest news on coronavirus and more delivered daily to your inbox. Sign up here. The coronavirus quarantine has contributed to a surge in the demand for prescription tranquilizers and sleep aids in the United States, as Americans continue to feel on edge about the uncertainty of the disease, according to a new research report. The largest spike… Read More: Prescriptions for anti-anxiety meds spike amid coronavirus outbreak, new report… »

New virus death in NSW amid Easter warning

An elderly woman with a pre-existing medical condition has died of the coronavirus in NSW, taking the state’s toll to 23 and the number of nationwide deaths to 56. Health authorities on Saturday confirmed 44 new cases of COVID-19, taking the state total to 2857, as NSW residents were implored to stay home over the… Read More: New virus death in NSW amid Easter warning »

Is it safe to go into supermarkets amid the coronavirus outbreak?

Get all the latest news on coronavirus and more delivered daily to your inbox. Sign up here. Most businesses remain closed to prevent the spread of the coronavirus, but supermarkets have been considered essential businesses for good reason. Supermarkets throughout the U.S. have implemented safety measures during the pandemic, but some officials have recommended cutting back on shopping these… Read More: Is it safe to go into supermarkets amid the coronavirus… »