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Quality and Safety

By Susan Morse | 06:33 pm | December 21, 2020
The American Medical Association is urging Twitter, TikTok, Google and other social media giants to combat inaccuracies about the vaccine.
By Susan Morse | 11:33 am | December 21, 2020
Pfizer and Moderna vaccines provide protection against new strain of coronavirus, former FDA commissioner says.
By HIMSS TV | 08:24 am | December 21, 2020
Healthvana is working with labs, providers and public health organizations to deliver test results with security, efficiency and empathy, says Ramin Bastani, CEO of the mobile-first platform.
By Jeff Lagasse | 04:11 pm | December 18, 2020
Important factors include interactive voice response and email communication from the vendor denoting a patient's responsibility.
By Susan Morse | 02:16 pm | December 18, 2020
Walgreens and CVS are leading the effort for vaccinations of staff and residents of long-term care facilities.
By Susan Morse | 11:32 am | December 18, 2020
Today, pharmacies began administering Pfizer vaccine to residents and staff of long-term care facilities.
By Susan Morse | 04:03 pm | December 17, 2020
Congress continues to debate a $900 billion relief bill that would include funds for vaccine distribution and testing and relief for hospitals.
By Susan Morse | 10:16 am | December 17, 2020
The FDA is recommending surveillance of Bell’s palsy after four Moderna trial participants developed the temporary facial paralysis.  
By HIMSS TV | 08:49 am | December 17, 2020
HIMSS President and CEO Hal Wolf discusses 2020 success stories introduced by HIMSS this year with the aim of improving healthcare, including the global consortium for eHealth interoperability and digital health indicators.
By Susan Morse | 11:08 am | December 16, 2020
FDA has issued emergency use authorization for an over-the-counter COVID-19 test that does not require a prescription.