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3 Compelling Reasons — Beyond the Law — to Expand Consumer Access to Personal Records

HIT Consultant

These safeguards become even more demanding as consumers and government agencies call for increased transparency and access to personal data. Healthcare is no exception. In 2009, the Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health Act , HITECH for short, became law, setting standards for electronic health records.

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Is Your Organization HITECH Compliant?

AIHC

The focus of this article is to “connect the dots” between Health Insurance Portability & Accountability Act (HIPAA) and HITECH regarding privacy and security of electronically protected health information (ePHI). It has to do with the every-evolving advancement in healthcare information technology.

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Is Your Organization HITECH Compliant?

AIHC

The focus of this article is to “connect the dots” between Health Insurance Portability & Accountability Act (HIPAA) and HITECH regarding privacy and security of electronically protected health information (ePHI). It has to do with the every-evolving advancement in healthcare information technology.

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July 2022 Semi-Annual Health IT Market Review

HIT Consultant

Post-COVID, the Fed ballooned its balance sheet, caused direct transfer payments from the government to households, and cut interest rates to near zero. According to EY’s research, global M&A activity is down 27% year-over-year, but 35% above the pre-pandemic average (2015-19), highlighting the extraordinary nature of 2021.