The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services issued a new proposed rule earlier this month outlining new standards and requirements around acquisition of health information technology. As described in the proposal, which was published in the Federal Register on Aug. 9, the aim is to amend the existing Health and Human Services Acquisition Regulation
The age of the healthcare chief AI officer has arrived. CAIOs are beginning to appear at major hospitals and health systems – the latest development as more and more providers devote resources and create strategic leadership roles for enterprise-wide adoption of artificial intelligence, rather than relying on siloed IT departments or scattered, ad hoc projects.
The project building New Zealand’s national health information platform has been put on hold following budget cuts for digital health. In a statement to Healthcare IT News, Michael Dreyer, director of the Digital Channels sector at Te Whatu Ora (Health New Zealand), confirmed that the Hira project has been suspended. “After completing the first stage
Federal officials report that an outbreak of Salmonella infections traced to cucumbers has ended. In an update on Aug. 22, the Food and Drug Administration reported that 551 people had been sickened in the outbreak, up from 449 reported on Aug. 14. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the outbreak stretched across
Deadlines are approaching for another important governmental function involving food. The Dietary Guidelines for Americans for 2025 are being worked on to provide advice on what to eat and drink to build a healthy diet that can promote healthy growth and development, help prevent diet-related chronic disease, and meet nutrient needs. The expert Dietary
The European Commission’s health and safety unit has published two reports on improving microbial food safety in Slovakia and Malta. The DG Sante audit of Slovakia, carried out in September 2023, was the first on the topic of food of non-animal origin (FNAO) and resulted in six recommendations. Problems included official controls being performed before
Tara flour as a cause of illness and the relevance of Bacillus cytotoxicus as a foodborne pathogen are examples of emerging chemical risks discussed recently in Europe. It is thought that baikiain in tara flour was responsible for around 470 illnesses reported in the U.S. since June 2022. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration declared
The webinar had a successful live premiere on August 21 2024, featuring exclusive insights from brands such as PepsiCo, Suntory, Kirin and more on trending beverage topics from hydration to energy drinks and biotics as beverage ingredients.On-demand access to this event is still available for the next three months – just register here, for no
Fancy Feast, the most popular gourmet cat food brand*, is elevating the mealtime experience for both cats AND their owners with the launch of “Set for Delight,” a limited-edition dinnerware collection in collaboration with fashion icon and cat lover Jenna Lyons. The set includes matching dishes for cats – and their humans – hand drawn
ATLANTA, Aug. 21, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — This football season, Gameday is a HoneyBaked Day and The Honey Baked Ham Company® is back with new gameday offerings, perfect for watching at home or tailgating at the game. While HoneyBaked® is best known for serving up holiday celebrations, it’s only fitting that the brand associated with tradition and connection plays a role