Lawmaker Pitches New FDA Office Of Mobile Health November 7th, 2012Health IT The Healthcare Innovation and Marketplace Technologies Act (HIMTA) would establish a special Office of Mobile Health at the FDA to provide recommendations on mobile health app issues. Read More
The OIG Focuses Upon Electronic Health Records in 2013 October 25th, 2012Health IT MMM’s Michele Madison discusses the Office of Inspector General (“OIG”) Work Plan for 2013. Read More
Mobile Health Will Impact Accountable Care Organizations October 19th, 2012Health IT MMM Healthcare Partner Michele Madison discusses the growing impact of mobile technology on healthcare organizations. Read More
Healthcare to Boost Job Growth in Georgia September 25th, 2012Health IT Georgetown University recently issued a study which found that there will be a 38% growth in healthcare jobs in Georgia by 2020. Read More
Is Your Startup Prepared for the Health Care Reform Provisions? September 20th, 2012Health IT Key points for startups related to the Affordable Care Act. Read More
Hackers Hold Health Data Hostage August 15th, 2012Health IT A disturbing new trend is emerging: hackers holding the data for ransom. Read More
5 Ways Telemedicine is Driving Down Healthcare Costs July 31st, 2012Health IT, Mobility Law & Compliance Telemedicine and mHealth have the potential to help the healthcare system meet the Institute of Healthcare Improvement’s aim to simultaneously increase the quality of care, improve the health of populations and reduce the per capita cost of care. Read More
U.S. Supreme Court Upholds Healthcare Reform Act June 28th, 2012Health IT The United States Supreme Court Has Largely Upheld The Healthcare Reform Act by Michele Madison After two years of vigorous debate, and hours of testimony before multiple courts, the Supreme Court has decided in a 5 to 4 decision that the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act of 2010, commonly known as the Healthcare Reform Act, is constitutional. The Supreme Court has determined that the individual mandate requiring the purchase of insurance or the payment of a penalty to the government through individual tax returns, is within Congress’ constitutional power to levy taxes. The Supreme Court Read More
PE Deal Flow in Hospitals and Outpatients Services Dwindles June 22nd, 2012Health IT After accelerating in 2010 and 2011, deal flow in hospitals and outpatients services has slowed considerably this year. Read More
7 Critical Success Factors for ACOs June 12th, 2012Health IT As the benefits of adopting the Pioneer ACO initiative model become clear, more organizations are looking to explore the possibility of becoming an ACO. Read More