Morning Headlines 2/12/15
Lawmakers oppose delaying October rollout for ICD-10
A group of representatives hears testimony on the implementation of ICD-10, including 6 of 7 industry representatives speaking in favor of an on-time transition.
U.S. creates new agency to lead cyberthreat tracking
Following the string of recent high-profile hacker attacks, the US will stand-up a new intelligence unit called the Cyber Threat Intelligence Integration Center that will be focused on tracking cyberthreats
Government Watchdog Says Veterans Affairs at High Risk for Fraud, Waste
The GAO publishes a report labeling the VA’s health care system a “high-risk” area of the government, citing vulnerability to fraud, waste, abuse and mismanagement.
Giving a patient medications in the ER, having them pop positive on a test, and then withholding further medications because…