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Experts: Safety oversight needed as patient records go digital

By Fred Schulte and Emma Schwartz

With digital transition approaching for many practices, safety and security issues continue to surface

Excerpts from this story referencing "Kathleen Sebelius":

"… p;In a Feb. 24 letter to Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius, Grassley added that he had been “surprised by the lack of discussion ab …"

Stimulus to push electronic health records could widen 'digital divide'

By Fred Schulte

Federal plan may leave behind small hospitals and rural doctors

Excerpts from this story referencing "Medicare":

"… doctors and hospitals that fail to go paperless by 2016 face cuts in their Medicare payments as a penalty.Officials at the federal Office of National Coordina …"

"… m has often been cited by President Obama as a model.Officials who run the Medicare program and have the final say over the meaningful use regulations, declin …"

"… il responses to questions posed by the Huffington Post Investigative Fund, Medicare official Tony Trenkle said the agency “could not, as it developed the pr …"

FDA, Obama digital medical records team at odds over safety oversight

By Fred Schulte and Emma Schwartz

Previously undisclosed hospital mixup underscores challenges on road to reform

Excerpts from this story referencing "Kathleen Sebelius":

"… are branches of the Department of Health and Human Services. HHS Secretary Kathleen Sebelius is a key player in the administration’s health reform agenda.The same da …"

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Michael Jackson's doctor, other convicted felons, still listed as Medicare providers

By Joe Eaton

Senators' criticize Medicare's inability to weed out troubled physicians

Excerpts from this story referencing "Kathleen Sebelius":

"… d Tom Coburn, R-Okla, in the letter to Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius. A spokesman for the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services had no imm …"

Industry wields sway over air pollution rules, enforcement

By Ronnie Greene, Chris Hamby and Jim Morris

As communities battle toxic air, industry shapes EPA and state regulation.

Excerpts from this story referencing "Kathleen Sebelius":

"… lature clearing the way for construction.In 2008 and 2009, Democratic Gov. Kathleen Sebelius vetoed the bills.Less than a month after an April 2009 veto, Sebelius left …"

Gov't auditors doubt legality of Medicare bonuses

By The Associated Press

Gov't auditors question legality of Obama administration bonus program for Medicare insurers

Excerpts from this story referencing "Kathleen Sebelius":

"… r concerns," the GAO's Gibson wrote to Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius. The letter coincided with a partisan House vote to repeal the health care …"

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IMPACT: Cabinet officials signal crackdown on Medicare billing abuse

By Fred Schulte and Joe Eaton

Sebelius, Holder signal new scrutiny in wake of Center series

Excerpts from this story referencing "Kathleen Sebelius":

"… costly services than they deliver.U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius and Attorney General Eric Holder notified five medical groups of their int …"

IMPACT: Administration official asks for Medicare billing review

By Fred Schulte

Administration official wants to know if electronic health records are causing Medicare over-billing

Excerpts from this story referencing "Kathleen Sebelius":

"… ”In a Sept. 24 letter, Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius and Attorney General Eric Holder warned five hospital and medical groups o …"

IMPACT: HHS IG pledges focus on Medicare billing abuse involving electronic records

By Fred Schulte

HHS inspector general announces focus on Medicare billing abuse involving electronic records

Excerpts from this story referencing "Kathleen Sebelius":

"… improve the quality of medical care.In an Oct. 17 letter to HHS Secretary Kathleen Sebelius, four Republican senators raised questions about whether electronic health …"

Hospitals request government help in curbing possible billing abuses

By Fred Schulte

Federal help sought to create billing guidelines and oversee electronic medical records

Excerpts from this story referencing "Kathleen Sebelius":

"… . The letter was sent to Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius and Attorney General Eric Holder.“Hospitals share the administration’s …"

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