The certification organization for electronic health records in the U.S. points out problems in vagueness, complexity of criteria. Also, get a DOTmed exclusive update on CCHIT's testing status.
Bill would prohibit reusing single-use devices.
Senators request inquiry, company defends record.
Congressional leaders say vote will happen in coming weeks.
FDA recommends continuing use of oral medication.
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An alleged case of Medicare fraud in Texas.
Significant percentage of physician practice costs are for defensive practices.
Organization presents alternatives to ease burdens on hospitals, professionals.
Obama urges public support while Republicans keep pressure on.
Measure would require justifications of premium hikes.
Comments on pre-market issues extended to March 19.
Sebelius asks insurance companies for public posting of rate information.
Purchase will add prenatal and genetic testing to portfolio of services.
Retractable to recover $3 million in damages in safety syringe case.
Agency says devices labeled for use with STERIS System 1 processor are misbranded.
President moves forward on reform agenda. Read about the events that informed his decisions.
Proposal offers temporary and permanent programs for testing and certification of EHRs.
Meeting will focus on CT, fluoroscopy safety.
Accreditation requirements could help reduce adverse events, ACR rep. testifies.
Free tool can integrate with EHRs for population health reporting.
Solutions focus on improvement in training, standards, and oversight.
Will FDA regulate health IT? A panel reviews concerns and solution options.
Summit offered focus on agreements and big divides. If you missed it, here are the highlights.
Bill would repeal protection of the health insurance industry from antitrust laws.
Parties draw lines for health care summit.
Senator asks for clarifications on 510k policy.
Companies resolve litigation over breast biopsy systems.
President's measures set agenda in preparation for bipartisan meeting this week. Read the highlights.
Report in response to Anthem's planned rate hike.
Jury verdict holds Arthrex infringed patent.
A medico-legal update from DOTmed Business News.
A groundbreaking settlement with environmental consequences.
Civil settlement also reached in case of Texas corporation Cathedral Rock.
Consolidated cases challenged the damages limitation.
The House Committee on Veterans Affairs held a hearing to review programs to assist veterans and wounded military personnel in coordinating care.
In the absence of federal action, one state takes steps of its own.
Critical provisions left out of smaller-scale bill; President plans his own reform measures.
Assessment could help in standardizing, reducing CT scans.
Comment invited on changes to category and disorder criteria.