Tuesday, August 30, 2022: Health IT

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) filed a lawsuit against Kochava Inc., alleging that the Idaho-based company’s selling of geolocation information could reveal to tens of millions of smartphone users the visits that people make to abortion clinics and other...

Monday, August 29, 2022: Health IT

General Catalyst announced it is partnering with WellSpan Health to help the health system tackle challenges. The partnership will enable WellSpan to tap into General Catalyst’s “health assurance” network of health care technology companies and give the health system...

Thursday, August 11, 2022: Health IT

Virtual behavioral health provider Brave Health announced it is partnering with Molina Healthcare of Texas (Molina) in its first value-based contract to improve mental health services for Medicaid beneficiaries. Brave Health will proactively engage select Molina...

Wednesday, August 10, 2022: Health IT

The Department of Labor announced its Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs reached an agreement with Cerner to resolve claims the EHR vendor discriminated against Black and Asian applicants. Cerner will pay 1.8 million to 1,870 applicants who sought work as...

Monday, August 1, 2022: Health IT

The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and the Department of Justice (DOJ) issued guidance on federal nondiscrimination laws and telehealth. The guidance clarifies the accessibility requirements under federal nondiscrimination laws for people with...

Wednesday, July 27, 2022: Health IT

The House Rules Committee advanced legislation that would extend major flexibilities for telehealth reimbursement through 2024. The Advancing Telehealth Beyond COVID-19 Act would ensure waivers to telehealth regulations for originating site and geographic requirements...