China Medical University Hospital in Taichung, Taiwan, was recently validated for three HIMSS digital maturity models: Stage 7 for Infrastructure Adoption Model (INFRAM), revalidation of Stage 7 for the Electronic Medical Record Adoption Model (EMRAM) and Stage 6 for the Analytic Maturity Adoption Model (AMAM) . INFRAM measures the maturity of an organization in terms …
Frequent foreign travelers or those planning to undergo certain medical procedures abroad should opt for an India health insurance policy that offers international coverage, including for destinations like the United States and Canada. These policies, offered by a few insurers, differ from regular travel insurance which includes medical coverage but may have limits. Health insurance …
HELSINKI (AP) Estonia will allow Taiwan to open a non-diplomatic representative office in Taipei in the Baltic country to strengthen economic and cultural ties with the self-ruled island, but has pledged to stick to the policy of one China in political relations. The government of Estonia, a member of the European Union and NATO, revised …
Adopting a rescue or shelter dog not only gives a home to an animal in need. It can be a playmate for your kids, a jogging buddy for you, and a loyal companion for everyone to snuggle up with on the couch. But a new pet can also come with unexpected vet bills, which is …
Access to affordable health care has long been a concern for individuals in the United States, particularly before reaching Medicare eligibility age. The Affordable Care Act, signed into law in 2010, brought significant changes to the health care landscape, providing critical solutions to those who were not yet eligible for Medicare. In this column, we …
I’m old enough to remember the 1984 Summer Olympics and how gymnast Mary Lou Retton showed the world what a West Virginia girl trained in Houston could do. His incredible talent and million dollar smile were on full display. After Retton retired from gymnastics, I saw her on television from time to time. I hadn’t …
Much has changed in the reporting of radiology results since the 21st Century Cures Act was signed into law on December 13, 2016. The Cures Act was designed to help accelerate new innovations and progress in the delivery of patient care, significantly undercutting its “information blocking” prohibitions. Even without enforcement mechanisms in place, information blocking …
A former Pennsylvania nurse accused of killing two patients with insulin doses faces additional murder charges and has confessed to trying to kill 19 additional people at multiple locations, authorities said Thursday. In May, Heather Pressdee, 41, admitted to authorities that she had intended to kill three patients under her care with doses of insulin, …
I am currently enrolled in Original Medicare, but am considering switching to a Medicare Advantage plan during the open enrollment period. Many Medicare Advantage ads I’ve seen offer many additional benefits beyond what traditional Medicare offers and no monthly premiums. What are your thoughts? Consider a change Dear Consider, Be wary of Medicare Advantage ads …
The first three years of a child’s life are a critical period for their development. State policy choices that impact young children and their families during pregnancy and these early years really matter. Last month, the Prenatal-to-3 Policy Impact Center hosted its annual Prenatal-to-3 Research-to-Policy Summit and released the state’s Prenatal-to-3 Policy Roadmap for 2023 …