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September 2016

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  • New CMS Emergency Preparedness Rules

    Thursday, September 8, 2016
    The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) finalized rules to establish consistent emergency preparedness requirements for healthcare providers participating in Medicare and Medicaid, increase patient safety during emergencies, and establish a more coordinated response to natural and...

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  • FDA MedWatch: Drug Safety Label Changes (SLC) Available in New Format

    Thursday, September 1, 2016

    The FDA is pleased to announce its safety labeling change (SLC) data on the Web will now be available in real time for health care providers, health information technology vendors, and the public to view, search, and download. Ultimately, the FDA expects that prompt access to these vital safety data by health care providers and consumers will better promote patient health.

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