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Healthcare Organizations Warned About Evil Corp. Cybercrime Syndicate

HIPAA Journal

The Health Sector Cybersecurity Coordination Center (HC3) has issued a warning to the healthcare and public health sector (HPH) about one of the most capable and aggressive cybercrime syndicates currently in operation – Evil Corp. The post Healthcare Organizations Warned About Evil Corp.

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False Claims Act Retaliation Decision Calls into Question the Heightened Burden for Employees Whose Duties Include Compliance and Fraud Investigation

Hall Render

Since 2009, the FCA’s anti-retaliation provision,(codified at 31 U.S.C. Prior to 2009, the FCA’s anti-retaliation provision more simply prohibited retaliation against an employee for conduct that was “in furtherance of an action under this section.” This category of individuals is sometimes called a “fraud alert employee.”

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What Duplicate Patient Notes Reveal About Health Care and Its Records

Healthcare IT Today

I think that some are constrained by strict rules at their institutions that prohibit them from talking to any outsider about their behavior. But the most recent note might not address some condition or some detail about a previous patient encounter. Doctors must follow strict rules about what documents to fill out, and when.

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What did the HIPAA Omnibus Rule Mandate?

HIPAA Journal

Although effective in March 2013 , some of the changes were already in force due to Interim Rules having been issued following the passage of the HITECH Act in 2009. Organizations unsure about any shortcomings in compliance or how to address them should seek professional HIPAA compliance advice. appeared first on HIPAA Journal.

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A Precautionary Approach to Touch in Psychedelic-Assisted Therapy

Bill of Health

Lastly, we have observed a pattern of uncritical transmission of information about best-practices and methodologies within the P-AT field. He has contributed to public psychedelic research and harm reduction efforts through a variety of organizations and outlets since 2009. Evidence and Reasoning.

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Medical Debt in the U.S. Greater in States That Did Not Expand Medicaid

Health Populi

Furthermore, the flow of medical debt was greater among health citizens living in states that did not expand Medicaid as part of the Affordable Care Act, compared with patients who reside in Medicaid expansion states, according to an original research essay, Medical Debt in the US, 2009-2020 published in JAMA on 20 July 2021.

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Strengthening the Freedom of Information Act in 2023

Bill of Health

Debate continues about these and many other issues , but even amidst this debate opportunities abound to support FOIA implementation in the year ahead. How and under what circumstances should a given FOIA exemption apply? How should FOIA search and duplication fees be charged by agencies, and what level of fees are reasonable?