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Hear 4/15 Briefing On New ONC Health IT Funding Opportunities kip
Learn about new funding opportunities for projects to develop or test health data functionalities to support clinical care, research, and improved health care outcomes in a special briefing tomorrow (April 15, 2020) at 1:30 p.m. Eastern,

Medicare Enrolled Individuals Should Use New Medicare Cards, New Medicare IDs Now
Patients enrolled in Medicare and their health care providers and coordinating health plans should start using new Medicare Identification Numbers on new Medicare Cards that CMS recently sent to Medicare enrolled individuals rather than Social Security Numbers when conducting Medicare transactions.

Check Your Immunizations To Celebrate 2019 National Infant Immunization Week Celebration
Check your immunizations this week!

Making Real Change Happen Through Committed Action
As many students participate in the National School Walkout in protest that something be done following the tragic Parkland school shooting today, it’s a good time to focus on the best way to make needed […]

Better Patient Tracking & Reporting of Symptoms Promotes Better Care
A physician explains that patient reporting and discussion of symptoms with their physician is a critical component of the diagnosis process.

IRS Guidance Warns About 2017 Deductibility of 2018 Property Taxes In Prepaid In 2017
IRS warns 2018 property tax prepayments only deductible in 2017 if already assessed in 2017.

Obamacare Relief For Some Individuals With Limited Exchange Choices
The Internal Revenue Service is acting to help health Obamacare subsidy eligible individuals living in regions where exchange insurers do not offer bronze (lowest cost) coverage. The move comes as House and Senate Conferees are […]

Back To School Bullying Reminder
New and resumed interactions that accompany the start of a new school year create new bullying risks. The federal government and many states have laws and other rules that make bullying illegal or civilly actionable […]

Practice Pool Safety
Practicing water safety is critical!