ACO model

U.S. HHS announces Next Generation ACOs

Patients will get to benefit from skilled nursing care without prior hospitalization, and expanded coverage of telehealth and post-discharge home services.
tablet iPad

Federal grant to put tablets in the hands of Kansas’ foster families

The devices will allow children in foster care to have a direct link to behavioral healthcare services such as therapy and ongoing education videos.
FICHe accelerator

EU-funded FICHe accelerator selects 80 tech companies

Selected out of more than 300 applications, these small and mid-sized enterprises will be offered bootcamps, coaching and webinars.
Barack Obama

Obama wants Congress to fund $215M “Precision Medicine” studies

Spending in medical research that tailors treatment to an individual's genes would help the [healthcare] system move away from one-size-fits-all treatments.
HIPAA compliance

Government to make HIPAA compliance rules easier to grasp

Existing guidelines are outdated, according to Morgan Reed, director of The App Association, which represents some 50,000 app developers and IT companies.
Brain-training mobile game

Brain-training mobile game maker settles over unsupported claims

Texas-based company falsely claimed in an advertisement and on its website that it could permanently improve a child's focus, memory and school performance.
FDA

FDA unveils guidance on regulation of wellness devices and accessories

These products maintain or encourage a general state of health and may associate a healthy lifestyle with reducing the risk or impact of certain diseases or conditions.
Telehealth

Telehealth parity law enacted in New York

Under the law - deductibles, co-insurance or other conditions for coverage of telemedicine cannot differ from those for in-person visits.
Feds adding patient monitoring capability in their emergency response strategy

Feds adding patient monitoring capability in their emergency response strategy

The Federal Emergency Management Agency will add mobile capabilities into its emergency first responder training at the Center for Domestic Preparedness (CDP).
m4ASRH initiative

Nepal’s health ministry launches mHealth initiative

The m4ASRH initiative aims to improve knowledge and awareness on sexual and reproductive health among youth at an age when many become sexually active.