Tag Archives: Challenges

Groups contend ‘Cures Act 2.0’ must address HIT challenges

As Congress looks to draft follow-up legislation to the 21st Century Cures Act, industry groups want to see lawmakers institute wide-ranging reforms to advance digital health and biomedical research. Responding to a public request from Reps. Diana DeGette (D-Colo.) and Fred Upton (R-Mich.) for stakeholder input, these associations contend that barriers remain to the widespread… Read More: Groups contend ‘Cures Act 2.0’ must address HIT challenges »

Some Rural Hospitals Overcome Recruitment Challenges : Shots – Health News – NPR

Enlarge this image The wide-open spaces of Arco, Idaho, appeal to some doctors with a love of the outdoors. Thomas Hawk/Flickr hide caption toggle caption Thomas Hawk/Flickr In the central Idaho community of Arco, where Lost Rivers Medical Center is located, the elk and bear outnumber the human population of a thousand. The view from… Read More: Some Rural Hospitals Overcome Recruitment Challenges : Shots – Health… »

Tester challenges VA to improve IT operations and processes

A letter from Sen. Jon Tester (D-Mont.) is challenging top IT executives in the Department of Veterans Affairs to better implement health IT to improve care. James Gfrerer recently was sworn in as Assistant Secretary for Information and Technology and CIO at the VA, and with the new appointments came a challenge from Tester asking… Read More: Tester challenges VA to improve IT operations and processes »

How high is too high to drive? The challenges facing legal marijuana limits

How high is too high to drive? Weed was found in 40% of car victims in 2016 – but it is a LOT more complicated to test for than alcohol More people who died in DUI accidents in 2016 had marijuana in their systems than had alcohol As marijuana legalization sweeps the nation, public health… Read More: How high is too high to drive? The challenges facing… »