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What the future holds for HHS-OIG health IT enforcement

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

Department of Health and Human Services aims to protect the integrity of federal healthcare programs, in addition to the health of beneficiaries. As one example, he pointed to telehealth, which has enormous potential to increase access to service and decrease burdens. The Office of Inspector General for the U.S.

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Tools, Technology Already Exist for HIEs to Succeed

Healthcare IT Today

For example, organizations have the option to interface with a user-friendly graphical interface or an embedded data solution that puts information directly into the workflow. Those without access to the platform faced sending hundreds of faxes back and forth rather than being able to focus on other critical activities. .

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