Sentences with phrase «federal health regulators»

(Reuters)- U.S. federal health regulators have proposed banning Theranos Inc founder Elizabeth Holmes from the blood - testing business for at least two years after determining that the company failed to fix deficiencies at its California laboratory, the Wall Street Journal reported on Wednesday.

U.S. federal health regulators have proposed banning Theranos Inc. founder Elizabeth Holmes from the blood - testing business for at least two years after determining that the company failed to fix deficiencies at its California laboratory, the Wall Street Journal reported on Wednesday.

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And, if approved by the companies» boards and federal regulators, the corporate marriage has the potential transform the way the health industry does business and how millions of Americans receive their medical care.

Health insurance companies are exploring new ways to diversify their revenues with acquisitions in acute care after federal regulators blocked two major mergers in the sector, and insurance exchanges set up under the Affordable Care Act, popularly known as Obamacare, came under pressure from Republicans.

Idaho's governor and chief insurance regulator met with top federal health care authorities, hoping to make their case for why Idaho health insurers should be allowed to sell plans that don't comply with the Affordable Care Act.

As the voice of the flexible packaging industry, FPA works with regulators at the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration and other U.S. regulatory agencies such as the Federal Trade Commission and Food and Drug Administration to share industry positions and minimize regulatory burden on the flexible packaging industry.

Board officials halted the flow of food until they could meet with federal regulators and health officials.

The State Board of Education put a hold on food coming out of Gateway until members could meet with federal regulators and health officials to develop a cleanup plan.

In June, New York state and city agencies announced $ 34 million in tax credits for Aetna — the health insurance giant that threatened to pull out of Obamacare exchanges as it tried to persuade federal regulators to approve a controversial merger.

Last month, the New York State Department of Financial Services (along with federal regulators) ordered Health Republic Insurance of New York to stop writing health insurance polHealth Republic Insurance of New York to stop writing health insurance polhealth insurance policies.

The state health department has come under intense criticism for its handling of the unfolding Hoosick Falls crisis, including the distribution late last year that also downplayed risks of PFOA exposure after federal regulators pushed for a wider public alarm about the situation.

I suspect that this is because health insurance has been historically regulated by states rather than the federal government and this was a convenient way of allocating jurisdiction among state insurance regulators.

Also at 11 a.m., Rep. Chris Gibson will host a conference call with members of the media to discuss the decision by state and federal regulators to shut down the Health Republic insurance co-op.

The state is extending the deadline for Health Republic customers to sign up for a new insurance plan following the health insurance co-op's collapse and ordered shutdown by state and federal regulHealth Republic customers to sign up for a new insurance plan following the health insurance co-op's collapse and ordered shutdown by state and federal regulhealth insurance co-op's collapse and ordered shutdown by state and federal regulators.

Federal regulators described PFOA as «a chemical or material that is characterized by a perceived, potential, or real threat to human health or the environment or by a lack of published health standards» in the March 2014 document.

The Cuomo administration resisted sounding a public alarm even though federal regulators warned senior health department officials that people in Hoosick Falls should be alerted they were drinking water that contained dangerous levels of a chemical linked to cancer and other serious health problems, according to documents recently obtained by POLITICO New York through a Freedom of Information Request.

That Health Republic was indeed running in the red was confirmed by its quarterly filings with federal and state regulators.

As POLITICO New York reported in June, the Cuomo administration resisted sounding a public alarm over the water pollution crisis in Hoosick Falls, even though federal regulators warned senior DOH officials that residents of the town should be alerted that they were drinking water that contained dangerous levels of PFOA, a chemical that has been linked to cancer and other serious health problems.

On Wednesday, Cuomo also repeated his claims that his administration was aggressive in its response to Hoosick Falls, despite evidence the state health department aggressively pushed back on federal regulators who wanted to sound an alarm about the municipal water pollution.

Why did state health officials consistently say it was safe to drink the water in Hoosick Falls because it contained fewer than 50,000 parts per trillion of PFOA when federal regulators cautioned 400 parts per trillion was the recommended safety level?

But federal regulators say Yates violates the national health standard for fine particles, which can lodge in lungs and trigger heart attacks and respiratory disease.

In addition to his public service at NIH, he did his postdoctoral training within the NIH - NIEHS Superfund Research Program Center at the University of Kentucky, where he directed the Center's graduate and postdoctoral transdisciplinary training efforts and translated the Center's ongoing environmental health - related research innovations to relevant stakeholders, including state and federal policymakers and regulators, industry partners for technology transfer, and at - risk populations across Kentucky.

Through its diverse, member - directed activities, NASC brings about understanding among manufacturers, retailers, distributors, federal and state regulators, veterinarians, the media and animal owners about the importance of safe, high quality products for the health and well - being of companion animals.

But federal regulators are failing to control pollution from the gigantic operations or assess health risks from the enormous quantities of manure they produce, according to congressional investigators.

A coalition of environmental organizations is suing the Environmental Protection Agency, claiming federal regulators have for three decades failed to update rules for disposing of fracking and drilling wastes that may threaten public health and the environment.

Federal health information regulators recently clarified that HIPAA permits certain uses and disclosures for public health activities without patient authorization.

It also would have required disclosure to patients that they are receiving a compounded drug, and improvements to communication between federal and state health regulators.

Observed strict confidentiality and safeguarded all patient - related information.Developed and managed budget and revenue expectations while actively seeking ways to eliminate or reduce expenses.Organized and led weekly personnel meetings with team members.Established and maintained positive relationships with government regulators, residents, families, other area health care providers, physicians and community at large.Minimized staff turnover through appropriate selection, orientation, training, staff education and development.Diligently monitored the QA (Quality Assurance) program to improve performance and maintain high standards of care.Regularly evaluated employee performance, provided feedback and assisted, coached and disciplined staff as needed.Jumped in to fill gaps for on call rotation when necessary.Provided thorough supervision for day - to - day operations of facility in accordance with set policies and guidelines.Actively maintained up - to - date knowledge of applicable state and Federal laws and regulations.Ensured the accuracy of public information and materials.Cooperated with other health related agencies and organizations in community activities.Served as liaison between management, clinical staff and the community.Administered, directed and coordinated the activities of the agency.Created annual goals, objectives and budget and made recommendations to reduce costs.Evaluated patient care procedural changes for effectiveness.