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Should the FDA Regulate EHR Safety?

 Glenn Laffel February 26, 2010
HHS Secretary Kathleen Sebelius probably wishes she never left Kansas.
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White House calls for new health IT task force

 Mary Mosquera February 23, 2010
The White House on Friday called for the creation of a government-wide task force to strengthen coordination of healthcare IT among federal agencies that hold key roles in carrying out the administration's plans for a digital healthcare system.
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10 states receive over $100M in federal funds to boost care through CHIP

 Molly Merrill February 22, 2010
Ten states are being awarded over $100 million in federal grant funds that will be used on healthcare IT to improve care quality and delivery systems for children enrolled in Medicaid and the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP).
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HHS, DOL announce regional extension center, HIE and HIT training grants

 Bernie Monegain February 12, 2010
Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius and Secretary of Labor Hilda Solis announced Friday nearly $1 billion in grant awards for regional extension center, health information exchange and healthcare IT training.
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HHS unveils nation's first health security strategy

 Bernie Monegain February 03, 2010
Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius has unveiled The National Health Security Strategy, focused on protecting people's health during a large-scale emergency.
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HHS unveils nation's first health security strategy

 Bernie Monegain January 07, 2010
Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius has unveiled The National Health Security Strategy, focused on protecting people's health during a large-scale emergency. The strategy sets priorities for government and non-government activities over the next four years.
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HHS targets surgery centers in fight against infection

 Bernie Monegain December 03, 2009
To reduce healthcare-acquired infections in surgical centers, Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius has made up to $9 million in funding from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act available to state survey agencies in 43 states.
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Sebelius, Blumenthal announce $235M for community HIT grants

 Diana Manos December 02, 2009
Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius and David Blumenthal, MD, the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology, have announced $235 million in grants supporting non-profit organizations and local governments that can exemplify the positive impact of healthcare IT on population health.
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HHS releases $9 million to help fight healthcare-acquired infections

 Bernie Monegain November 11, 2009
To reduce healthcare-acquired infections in surgical centers, Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius has made up to $9 million in funding from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act available to state survey agencies in 43 states.
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AHA urges changes to security breach rule

 Diana Manos November 05, 2009
The American Hospital Association is asking for changes in the proposed federal rule for patient medical information breaches.
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AHA urges improvements to HITECH breach notification rule

 Diana Manos October 26, 2009
The American Hospital Association would like to see some changes in the proposed federal rule for patient medical information breaches.
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CCHIT seeks applicants for new trustees and commissioners

 Diana Manos October 23, 2009
The Certification Commission for Health Information Technology (CCHIT) is seeking senior executives working in healthcare to serve on its board of trustees and board of commissioners.
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Feds crack down on medical ID theft and Medicare fraud

 Diana Manos October 15, 2009
Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius and Assistant Attorney General Tony West are urging seniors to take steps to avoid medical identification theft and Medicare fraud.
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HHS secretary to deliver keynote at Cerner event

 Bernie Monegain October 04, 2009
Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius will headline Cerner's annual user conference Tuesday in Kansas City with a speech on healthcare reform, IT and meaningful use.
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Sebelius, Whitehouse to hold online chat today on health reform

 Bernie Monegain October 01, 2009
As the first in a series designed to reach out to states and regions across the country, the White House and Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius will welcome Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse (D-R.I.) for a live video chat at 5:30 p.m. EDT today.
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HHS secretary speaks to power of healthcare IT in rural communities

 Bernie Monegain October 01, 2009
Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius released a report Thursday on how information technology can improve healthcare for Americans living in rural communities.
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HHS releases $28M in ARRA funding to accelerate health IT

 Chelsey Ledue September 30, 2009
Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius has awarded grants totaling $27.8 million to health center-controlled networks and large multi-site health centers to implement electronic health records and other health information technology.
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Blumenthal on healthcare IT message from dawn to dusk

 Bernie Monegain August 21, 2009
The Obama adminstration's chief for healthcare IT technology David Blumenthal, MD, was on the healthcare IT message from dawn to dusk Thursday - a part of the White House campaign to save its troubled healthcare reform plans.
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Blumenthal, Biden, Sebelius in Chicago to talk IT

 Bernie Monegain August 20, 2009
Healthcare organizations and state officials eager for a share of the $1.2 billion in federal government grants earmarked for healthcare IT technology will be told Thursday how to apply for the money.
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HIPAA Security Rule authority moved to Office for Civil Rights

 Bernie Monegain August 03, 2009
The Department of Health and Human Services has delegated the authority for the administration and enforcement of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) Security Rule to the Office for Civil Rights.
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