Category: Government Regulations

Government Regulations

HHS, FDA Want to Slash Health Care Rules in 10-to-1 Deregulation Plan

The agencies are asking stakeholders to weigh in on a sweeping deregulatory initiative that will eliminate 10 regulations for every one introduced.

Government Regulations

FTC Moves to Block Medical Device Coatings Deal

GTCR’s acquisition of Surmodics will lead to increased concentration in a critical medical device coating market, harming patients and medical device manufacturers, the FTC alleges.

Government Regulations

Joint Commission’s Mills to AAMI: Use Common Sense for Alternative Equipment Maintenance

AAMI staffers scrambled at the last minute to provide enough room for attendees at George Mills' annual address to AAMI conference attendees. On his docket this year: infection prevention, endoscope reprocessing, and, of course, the ins and outs of the alternative equipment maintenance program.

Accreditation

FirstLight Home Care Names The Joint Commission as National Provider of Accreditation and Certification Services

Home healthcare company FirstLight Home Care has named The Joint Commission as its national provider of accreditation and certification services.

ECRI Institute

St. Joseph’s Health Wins 2024 ECRI Safety Excellence Award

St. Joseph’s Health in Paterson, N.J., earned the 2024 ECRI Safety Excellence Award for advancing safety through the Total Systems Safety Assessment, targeted action plans, cultural shifts, and staff engagement.

Joint Commission

The Joint Commission and NAHQ Form Strategic Alliance

The Joint Commission and the National Association for Healthcare Quality have formed an alliance to advance global healthcare quality, focusing on quality competencies, professional certifications, co-developed training, and global best practices.

NFPA

CABMET Fall Meeting

Oct 17, 2013 CABMET Fall Meeting University Hospital, Anschutz Inpatient Pavilion, 12605 E. 16th Ave, Aurora, CO 80045