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.
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.
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.
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.
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Existing guidelines are outdated, according to Morgan Reed, director of The App Association, which represents some 50,000 app developers and IT companies.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 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 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 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
The Federal Emergency Management Agency will add mobile capabilities into its emergency first responder training at the Center for Domestic Preparedness (CDP).
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.









