June 29, 2012

Maternal Fetal Medicine News Updates: Mobile Devices; High-Risk Pregnant Smokers

June 29, 2012   The American Medical Association published a June 14 article about the booming expansion of mobile medical devices. The Federal Communications Commission has announced that it will allow wireless monitoring devices to transmit data on spectrum bands that were previously limited to use by the aerospace industry. Medical Body Area Networks (MBANs) that […]

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Affordable Care Act Stands: Implications for Providers and Medical Billing Companies

Yesterday morning the Supreme Court ruled in a 5-4 decision that the Affordable Care Act will stand. Now that the fate of Healthcare Reform has become more defined, we can take a look at the practical implications for healthcare providers and medical billing services. IN the NPR article “Health Care Law Upheld: Now What?”  the following key provisions are

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Maryland’s Bryan Sivak Becomes New DHHS Chief Technology Officer

June 29, 2012   On June 14th, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services announced the appointment of Bryan Sivak as the Department’s new Chief Technology Officer, Health Data Management reports. Sivak previously served as the Maryland chief innovation officer, where he worked to develop the state’s electronic health record (EHR) platforms. Additionally, Sivak

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