Powers Principal Peter Thomas quoted in PCORI Article
Powers Pyles Sutter & Verville principal Peter Thomas was recently quoted in a Patient Centered Outcomes Research Institute article titled “Considering Patient Concerns during Trauma Care.” In the article, Peter discusses his personal experiences with trauma care, as well as some of the work he performs with trauma centers and rehabilitation facilities. Read the full article here.
Power Play: Washington Week in Review Oct. 3
LEGISLATIVE AND REGULATORY UPDATE
Week in Brief
President Barack Obama Signs Continuing Resolution into Law, Appropriating Funding to Federal Agencies Through December 9, 2016; Funding also Addresses the Zika Virus, the Opioid Crisis, and Veterans Health Administration Medical Services. See Statements from Senate Appropriations Committee Leadership (Majority, Minority).
Powers Principal and Co-Founder Jim Pyles quoted in Modern Healthcare Article
Powers Principal and Co-Founder Jim Pyles was recently quoted in the Modern Healthcare article titled “Congress Says HHS Must Step Up Efforts to Secure the Nation’s Medical Records.” In the article, Jim was quoted as observing that a recent Government Accountability Office report that found that the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services is not adequately protecting the privacy of patient health records is consistent with his views for the last 14 years, adding that HIPAA was “terribly implemented.” Read the full article here.