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Editorial: 5 Gaps in HIPAA and How They Are Being Filled

HIPAA Journal

There are – and always have been – gaps in HIPAA and, after more than a quarter of a century, some have yet to be addressed. Most of the gaps in HIPAA are attributable to omissions from the original Act, provisions of HIPAA and HITECH that have never been enacted, and the increasing use of technology in healthcare.

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Why Data Analytics are Critical in a Value-Based Care (VBC) Environment

AIHC

As more and more potential and real fraud, waste, and abuse was uncovered in the FFS arena, it was also discovered that patient outcomes were less than stellar. Data Security and Compliance: Metrics related to data security and compliance assess the protection of sensitive data and adherence to regulatory requirements, like GDPR or HIPAA.

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Why Data Analytics are Critical in a Value-Based Care (VBC) Environment

AIHC

As more and more potential and real fraud, waste, and abuse was uncovered in the FFS arena, it was also discovered that patient outcomes were less than stellar. Data Security and Compliance: Metrics related to data security and compliance assess the protection of sensitive data and adherence to regulatory requirements, like GDPR or HIPAA.

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What Are The Current Regulatory Changes And Compliance Requirements That ASCs Need To Be Aware Of In Their Billing Practices?

Healthcare IT Today

Medicare Payment Resources CMS implemented an Ambulatory Payment Classification-based payment methodology in 2008. HIPAA, CMS, and state agencies regulate ASCs. Visit the Medicare payment resources page on the ASCA website to learn about the changes that CMS has made to the payment system and ensure that your ASC is paid appropriately.

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Health Provider News

Hall Render

NATIONAL 3 big noncompete ban wins for physicians 5 systems join $50M poverty and cancer program AHA advises Congress how to advance MACRA payment models Amazon delays virtual care service’s unveiling after senators raised privacy concerns At AHA Hill briefing, hospital leaders say site-neutral payment cuts jeopardize access to care for patients and (..)