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Sep 20, 2013 02:32 PM

Senate Small Business Committee Chair Sends a Letter to HHS Secretary on Rebasing

Senator Mary Landrieu (D-LA), the Chairman of the Senate Small Business and Entrepreneurship Committee, recently sent a letter to HHS Secretary Sebelius surrounding CMS’ proposed home health rebasing proposal and its negative consequences for small businesses – particularly for the many home health agencies that are categorized as such.

Sep 20, 2013 02:31 PM

FDASIA Workgroup Recommends FDA Expedite Guidance on HIT Software and Mobile Medical Apps

Earlier this month, a wide ranging group of stakeholders involved in healthcare, patient safety, the U.S. government, and the mobile industry known as FDASIA released its final Committee Report to the Health IT Policy Committee (HITPC), which is an important Federal Advisory Committee within the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (HHS) under the Office of the National Coordinator for Health IT (ONC).

Sep 20, 2013 08:51 AM

HIPAA Compliance Reminder

Covered entities must comply by September 23, 2013

September 23, 2013 is the deadline to comply with new Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) provisions published in a final rule earlier this year. The new rule extensively modifies the privacy, security, and enforcement provisions of the law.

Sep 20, 2013 08:49 AM

Long Term Commission Issues Final Report to Congress

On September 18, the Commission on Long-Term Care (the Commission) issued a Report to Congress providing recommendations for long-term care reform. This follows a September 13 press release by five dissenting commissioners issuing alternative recommendations. The following is a synopsis of the issues discussed relevant to Medicaid, Medicare and/or home and community-based services (HCBS).

Sep 18, 2013 03:57 PM

Logistics for Lobbying Activities During NAHC’s Annual Meeting

NAHC Report recently urged its members to join their colleagues in Washington, DC October 31 – November 3 for NAHC’s Annual Meeting & Exposition - particularly for Thursday morning’s legislative activity and lobbying on Capitol Hill. Transportation will be provided to ensure that those participating in lobby day activities are able to attend educational sessions that begin at 11:30 AM and 1:30 PM, and the opening general session at 3:30 PM at the Gaylord National Resort.