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Health Reform to Require Insurers to Use Plain Language in Describing Health Plan Benefits, Coverage
hhs.gov — “People in the market for health insurance will soon have clear, understandable and straightforward information on what health plans will cover, what limitations or conditions will apply, and what they will pay for services thanks to the Affordable Care Act – the health reform law – according to final regulations published today.” View full resource at hhs.gov
Most Recently Shared on February 9, 2012 at 9:23 pm By:
Erin N. Marcus Physician, Doctor, and Internist
New law requires #health #insurers to use plain language - what a concept! http://t.co/MGisyfBy #healthliteracy #insurance #ACA #reform
HHS launches first consumer health IT video challenge of 2012
hhs.gov — “The National Coordinator for Health Information Technology announced today a nationwide, open call for entries in the Healthy New Year Video Challenge, highlighting personal stories of patients and families using health technology to improve health. The video challenge, launched by the Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology (ONC), kicks off the first in a series of consumer video contests in 2012 as a way to engage consumers to integrate technology into their health” View full resource at hhs.gov
Most Recently Shared on January 9, 2012 at 10:01 pm By:
Steven Waldren MD Doctor, Family Medicine Doctor, and Physician
HHS launches first consumer health IT video challenge of 2012 #HITPOL #HITsm http://t.co/NVLMlOwQ
Partnership for Patients initiative to improve hospital care
hhs.gov — “Hospitals across the country will have new resources and support to make health care safer and less costly by targeting and reducing the millions of preventable injuries and complications from healthcare acquired conditions, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced today. As a part of the Partnership for Patients initiative, a nationwide public-private collaboration to improve the quality, safety, and affordability of health care for all Americans, $218 million will go t” View full resource at hhs.gov
Most Recently Shared on December 21, 2011 at 7:49 pm By:
American Geriatrics Health Organization
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced financial awards to 26 health providers to help... http://t.co/YkHfBJWt
Affordable Care Act helps 32 health systems improve care for patients, saving up to $1.1 billion
hhs.gov — “Thirty-two leading health care organizations from across the country will participate in a new Pioneer Accountable Care Organizations (ACOs) initiative made possible by the Affordable Care Act, HHS Secretary Kathleen Sebelius announced today. The Pioneer ACO initiative will encourage primary care doctors, specialists, hospitals and other caregivers to provide better, more coordinated care for people with Medicare and could save up to $1.1 billion over five years.” View full resource at hhs.gov
Most Recently Shared on December 19, 2011 at 7:36 pm By:
Eli Camhi Health IT and Social Worker
CMS Announces Pioneer ACOs. http://t.co/FVJYOvmS
HHS Healthbeat podcast features Clinical Center’s recreation therapy specialist Renee Stubbs talking about caring... http://t.co/5Mtsa1Og
hhs.gov — “HHS Healthbeat podcast features Clinical Center’s recreation therapy specialist Renee Stubbs talking about caring... http://t.co/5Mtsa1Og” View full resource at hhs.gov
Most Recently Shared on December 14, 2011 at 7:24 pm By:
HHS Healthbeat podcast features Clinical Center’s recreation therapy specialist Renee Stubbs talking about caring... http://t.co/5Mtsa1Og
HIPAA Privacy & Security Audit Program
hhs.gov — “: The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009, in Section 13411 of the HITECH Act, requires HHS to provide for periodic audits to ensure covered entities and business associates are complying with the HIPAA Privacy and Security Rules and Breach Notification standards.” View full resource at hhs.gov
Most Recently Shared on December 14, 2011 at 2:26 pm By:
Here come the first #ARRA Audits and the focus is on P&S: http://t.co/4HSuQHmS #Meaningfuluse #healthIT #hitpol #healthIT #CMS #ONC
HHS Healthbeat podcast features Clinical Center’s Dr. Tara Palmore talking about flu shots:... http://t.co/GE8mr4ks
hhs.gov — “HHS Healthbeat podcast features Clinical Center’s Dr. Tara Palmore talking about flu shots:... http://t.co/GE8mr4ks” View full resource at hhs.gov
Most Recently Shared on December 8, 2011 at 6:49 pm By:
HHS Healthbeat podcast features Clinical Center’s Dr. Tara Palmore talking about flu shots:... http://t.co/GE8mr4ks
We Can't Wait: Obama Administration takes new steps to encourage doctors and hospitals to use health information technology to lower costs, improve quality, create jobs
hhs.gov — “Today, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Kathleen Sebelius released a report showing that doctors’ adoption of health information technology (IT) doubled in two years. HHS also announced new actions to speed the use of health IT in doctors’ offices and hospitals nationwide, which will improve health care and create jobs nationwide.” View full resource at hhs.gov
Most Recently Shared on November 30, 2011 at 9:54 pm By:
HHS Extends #meaningfuluse Stage 2 Deadline http://t.co/0EBcQk7k ^LC
HHS Environmental Justice Strategy
hhs.gov — “HHS Environmental Justice Strategy” View full resource at hhs.gov
Most Recently Shared on October 5, 2011 at 3:02 pm By:
#HHS "Environmental Justice Strategy" promoting healthy community environments - full PDF available http://ow.ly/6OszH #policy #publichealth
http://ow.ly/6p9CZ Breaches of health care information are huge and worrisome
hhs.gov — “http://ow.ly/6p9CZ Breaches of health care information are huge and worrisome” View full resource at hhs.gov
Most Recently Shared on September 8, 2011 at 6:52 pm By:
Kent Bottles, MD Doctor, Pathologist, and Physician
http://ow.ly/6p9CZ Breaches of health care information are huge and worrisome
Americans with Disabilities Act 21st Anniversary : Secretary Kathleen Sebelius, Department of Health & Human Services
hhs.gov — “Thank you, Kareem, for that gracious introduction. I want to thank the American Association for People with Disabilities and Mark Perriello for your tireless work on behalf of Americans with disabilities.” View full resource at hhs.gov
Most Recently Shared on July 27, 2011 at 1:57 pm By:
IQ Solutions Health Organization and Health Social Media
HHS Secretary's remarks on the 21st Anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act: http://1.usa.gov/pAJRmF.
Audio / Video / Photo
hhs.gov — “Image Library” View full resource at hhs.gov
Most Recently Shared on June 22, 2011 at 6:51 pm By:
P. F. Anderson Health Social Media
Any idea if @HHS is going to post videos of the #healthapps events? http://www.hhs.gov/news/imagelibrary/index.html
New Affordable Care Act support to improve care coordination for nearly 200,000 people with Medicare
hhs.gov — “Today, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced the Federally Qualified Health Center Advanced Primary Care Practice (FQHC APCP) demonstration project, a new Affordable Care Act initiative that will pay an estimated $42 million over three years to up to 500 FQHCs to coordinate care for Medicare patients. This demonstration project, operated by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) in partnership with the Health” View full resource at hhs.gov
Most Recently Shared on June 6, 2011 at 10:45 pm By:
Nat. Health Council Health Organization
New Affordable Care Act support to improve care coordination for nearly 200,000 people with #Medicare #hcr http://ow.ly/5bfY1
partnering to heal
hhs.gov — “redirect page” View full resource at hhs.gov
Most Recently Shared on May 16, 2011 at 5:25 pm By:
Anita Samarth Health Executive
HHS interactive video simulation relased today to prevent healthcare-associated infections: http://www.hhs.gov/partneringtoheal
$100 million in Affordable Care Act grants to help create healthier U.S. communities
hhs.gov — “The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services announced today the availability of over $100 million in funding for up to 75 Community Transformation Grants. Created by the Affordable Care Act, these grants are aimed at helping communities implement projects proven to reduce chronic diseases -- such as diabetes and heart disease. By promoting healthy lifestyles and communities, especially among population groups experiencing the greatest burden of chronic disease, these grants will help improv” View full resource at hhs.gov
Most Recently Shared on May 13, 2011 at 4:46 pm By:
RT @RWJF_PubHealth: Announcement from @HHSgov on funds through the Community Transformation Grant (#CTG) program: http://1.usa.gov/k8c3pd
