healthcare program Articles
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Are you compliant with the Sunshine Act?
Section 6002 of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) of 2010 – also known as the Physician Payments Sunshine Act (PPSA) – requires all manufacturers of drugs, medical devices and biologicals that participate in US federal healthcare programs to disclose any and all payments or other transfers of value made to physicians or teaching hospitals. It also requires disclosure of any physician ...
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What You Should Know from DHSS’s Latest Resource: “Practical Guidance for Healthcare Governing Boards on Compliance Oversight”
In April 2015, the Office of the Inspector General (OIG) of the Department of Health and Human Services (DHSS) released a new “educational resource” to provide guidance to the governing boards of healthcare organizations to help them meet their compliance plan oversight obligations. Entitled, “Practical Guidance for Health Care Governing Boards on Compliance Oversight,” ...
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Standards in Capstone Projects
My standards education began in 1990 when I became the chairman of an ASTM International task group. I was the group leader of R&D for a medical device manufacturer, recognized the need for a specific industry standard and felt that taking a leadership role in developing this standard would be a good professional development activity. The standard was eventually approved and I continue to ...
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6 Tips for Maintaining Healthy Bladder Function With Incontinence
The bladder affects your day-to-day wellbeing. Sadly, many people don’t give much thought to a healthy bladder. Each day, an health adult will pass about a quart and a half of urine. When an adult involuntarily leaks urine it is called urinary incontinence. Incontinence can occur among adults of all ages, and there are three major types; stress, urge and mixed. This guide provides ...
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3 tips to improve cardiovascular health
Cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) cause 17 million deaths globally every year, making it the leading cause of death around the world. The cardiovascular system—which includes your heart and blood vessels—distributes oxygen through the body and removes waste. Every cell in the body depends on this process to run smoothly. Your cardiovascular system plays a key role in your overall ...
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How Healthcare is Being Transformed By Remote Patient Monitoring
It cannot be denied that the healthcare sector is evolving quickly due to development and technological advancements. The creation of remote patient monitoring (RPM) systems and apps is a result of this. Healthcare providers can remotely monitor and examine patient health data thanks to remote patient monitoring systems. This provides people with convenience and easy access to healthcare. ...
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Prevent hospital acquired infections during construction projects
The issue of hospital acquired infections is a serious problem. According to several sources, three to four million hospital-acquired infections occur annually, with up to 80,000 fatalities. The costs of these infections are estimated to be between $4 billion and $5 billion per year (Air-Treatment Systems for Controlling Hospital acquired Infections, HPAC Engineering, April 2, 2008).Healthcare ...
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