Analysis, commentary, and the latest developments in health care law and policy
In a March 2014 report, the United States Government Accountability Office (GAO) identified major and on-going challenges with the practical implementation of the Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health (HITECH) Act.
The HITECH Act provides funding to promote the adoption and “meaningful use” of health information technology (HIT), as well as…
On March 20-21, 2014, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) held a public workshop, “Examining Health Care Competition,” to discuss trends and developments in the health care industry that may affect competition. Specifically, the workshop used five panels of industry participants and experts to study professional regulation of health care providers, innovations in health care delivery,…
