The importance of a good lock is oft overlooked but cannot be overstated. As author/philosopher Ayn Rand saw it, the very concept of civilization can be thought of as progress toward a society of privacy, a notion that is pretty much the fountainhead of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), a.k.a. the Privacy Rule.
It has long been recognized that back injuries account for a disproportionate share of worker’s compensation dollars paid in permanent disability, in questionable worker’s compensation claims, and in litigated cases. OSHA has not developed specific standards, in large part because individual susceptibility factors (age, physical health, pre-existing conditions, etc.) makes a one-size-fits-all standard impossible.
The DVD will be used like the airlines' familiar pre-takeoff briefing.
Notice 2008-59 contains more than 40 new frequently asked questions and answers concerning Health Savings Accounts.
Within six months, the subcommittee will submit recommendations to a board that will then recommend actions to the HHS secretary.
The Dallas-based American Heart Association launched the new site this week.
The legislation includes $504 million for OSHA and $346 million for MSHA. This total is an increase of $33.7 million above the FY 2008 level, according to U.S. Senator Tom Harkin, who said the bill "reflects the priorities and values of the American people."
"This program addresses questions we've heard from executives who are interested in securing Tamiflu for their employees but desire more flexible planning options, especially with regard to timing," said Mike McGuire, vice president of anti-infectives for Roche.
Pilot studies show its use nearly doubled patients' likelihood of receiving proven standards of care, especially in new hospitals.
This finding, from a study by the University of Michigan's Center for Managing Chronic Disease, shows subjects had better quality of life and fewer unscheduled doctor visits.
Gov. David Paterson Governor David A. Paterson said his first legislative session as chief executive produced 26 priority bills, including expanded health benefits for 9/11 rescue workers and stronger identity theft laws.
Conducted by the American Nurses Association, a new survey shows that nearly two-thirds of U.S. nurses say the risk of needlestick injuries and bloodborne infections is a major worry.
Scientists will know the biological impacts of engineered nanomaterials on cells within the body better than ever because of a procedure developed at DOE's Oak Ridge National Laboratory.
Hospitals are finding that increasing numbers of adults who are admitted to the hospital for other conditions also have asthma, according to the latest News and Numbers from the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality.
Attendance is open to the interested public, including medical examiners, motor carriers, drivers, and representatives of medical and scientific associations.
A new NIH-funded study suggests hearing loss is underdiagnosed in this population.
A board member of the organization said it's unclear whether risks of traveling abroad for cheaper care outweigh the benefits. The organization also released a National Health Insurer Report Card.
Factors such as working in direct sunlight, high temperature and humidity, physical exertion, and lack of sufficient water intake can lead to heat stress, the agency warns.
Geared for hospital and health care facilities, the program combines best-in-class hand hygiene products, a step-by-step implementation process, patient education, and training materials to fight hospital-acquired infections.
The data came today during the Association of Professionals in Infection Control's 35th Annual Educational Conference and International Meeting.