A bill introduced in the House of Representatives would allow Medicare providers using telehealth technologies to treat Medicare patients without the need to obtain multiple state licenses.

The Affordable Care Act saved 6.8 million consumers an estimated $1.2 billion on health insurance premiums in 2012 due to the "rate review" provision, according to a report released by the Department of Health & Human Services.

Federal health officials announced a major milestone for the health insurance exchanges, scheduled to open for enrollment on Oct. 1.

When it comes to the Meaningful Use incentive program, the American College of Physicians cautioned that the compliance timeline is overly aggressive and that the program’s objectives are too ambitious.

With the HIPAA omnibus rule Sept. 23 compliance date just around the corner, the American Medical Association released free resources to prepare physicians for the new regulations that require extensive changes to existing privacy, security and breach notification requirements.

Another large retail chain is furthering its healthcare efforts. Target has unveiled the Simplicity Challenge, a nationwide search for innovative ideas to simplify healthcare.

For more information and to register, please visit the conference website.

The Heath IT Policy Committee approved a slew of recommendations presented by the FDA Safety and Innovation Act Workgroup at its meeting on Sept. 4.