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Lack of Funding Hampering OCR’s Ability to Enforce HIPAA

HIPAA Journal

The report makes it clear that OCR’s resources are under considerable strain, and without an increase in funding from Congress, OCR will struggle to fulfill its mission to enforce HIPAA compliance, especially considering the large increase in reported data breaches and HIPAA complaints.

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90% of Americans Used Telehealth in The Past Year, Survey Finds

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Founded in 2009, Independa, Inc, is the innovator of the award-winning TV-based social engagement, education and care platform. Some of these services included doctors appointments, teledentistry, and vision appointments. . Survey Data Reveals Widespread Adoption of Telehealth on Smart TVs.

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Americans’ Sense of Well-Being Falls to Great Recession Levels, Gallup Finds

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“This time is different,” GfK observes, arraying impacts of security, resources, the economy, health, and other items yet to be seen. Today kicked off the annual 3-day meeting of the World Bank and International Monetary Fund in Washington, DC. Why is this time different from these other events? and globally.

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Our Nursing Home Industry – A National Scandal

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Many nursing homes lack the resources required to provide residents with the care they need and deserve, which results in low wages, insufficient staffing levels, high workloads and low morale. Nursing home occupancy declined by 16% from 2020 to 2021, which could lead to more than 1,600 nursing home closures in the next year 3.

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HIPAA Compliance Guide: All Your Questions Answered

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There are 3 groups that must be HIPAA compliant: Covered Entities, Business Associates, and Business Associate Subcontractors. HITECH Act (2009). The HITECH Act of 2009 expanded the definition of HIPAA compliance and solidified the fines and penalties for parties who violate the law. Administrative Safeguards.

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Healthcare Organizations Must Focus On Business Value & Not Chase The Technology Pendulum

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Another pendulum swing I’ve witnessed in healthcare involves the adoption of electronic health record (EHR) systems, driven substantially by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) and the Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health (HITECH) Act of 2009, designed to spur the adoption of health information technology.

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What are the Penalties for HIPAA Violations?

HIPAA Journal

Tier 3: A violation suffered as a direct result of “willful neglect” of HIPAA Rules, in cases where an attempt has been made to correct the violation. Tier 3: Minimum fine of $10,000 per violation up to $50,000. but falling short of willful neglect of HIPAA Rules). Tier 1: Minimum fine of $100 per violation up to $50,000. 1,919,173.

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