HIPAA Journal

DECEMBER 31, 2022

The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) was introduced to simplify the administration of healthcare, eliminate wastage, prevent healthcare fraud, and ensure employees could maintain healthcare coverage between jobs. What is HIPAA and Who Does It Apply To?

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HIPAA Journal

FEBRUARY 18, 2022

CrowdStrike has released its annual threat report which shows there was a major increase in data leaks following ransomware attacks in 2021, rising 82% from 2020. The healthcare industry was extensively targeted by ransomware gangs in 2021, even though several threat actors claimed they would not conduct attacks on healthcare organizations.

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Ransomware HIPAA 130

Compliancy Group

OCTOBER 19, 2023

Data security has become a paramount concern for organizations of all sizes. One way to achieve this is by becoming SOC 2 compliant. Maintaining SOC 2 compliance demonstrates a commitment to protecting customers’ data and establishes stakeholder trust. What is SOC 2 Compliance? Why is SOC 2 Compliance Important?

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Exeed Regulatory Compliance

APRIL 2, 2020

These devices use interoperability to connect with other devices to receive data, and in some cases, issue commands to deliver a drug or another therapeutic action. One way to understand how FDA is thinking about regulating these devices is to review recently cleared devices. Medical device industry is changing fast!

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FDA Medical Device Industry Doctors Regulatory Compliance 52

HIT Consultant

AUGUST 19, 2021

Healthcare professionals know that patient care never stands still from admission through discharge, but particularly when it comes to acute care settings. Gaps, delays, and inaccuracies in patient data can leave an already overburdened care team struggling to put the pieces together. The State of Acute Care. The State of Acute Care.

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Hospitals COVID-19 52

HIPAA Journal

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

Patient scheduling software is software that can be used by patients to self-book healthcare appointments, by physicians to fill their schedules, and by medical practices to synchronize patient appointments with physician and treatment room availability in order to optimize the use of time and resources.

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HIPAA Compliance Payment Systems Ransomware 40

Hall Render

JULY 28, 2023

million for rural hospital expansion Hospices in Arizona & other states receive scrutiny over concerns of fraud, waste & abuse Phoenix Children’s Building New 44,000-Square Foot Level IV Neonatal Intensive Care Unit Firefighters oppose Banner’s planned $400M hospital There’s a growing nurse shortage in Arizona.

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US Department of Health and Human Services Nurses Nursing Homes Hospitals 40

Hall Render

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

NATIONAL 382 rural hospitals cut chemotherapy, breakdown by state 1 year after Amazon-One Medical deal finalized: What’s happened since ACOs want increased participation of long-term and post-acute care providers ‘Behind the times’: DC tries to catch up with AI’s use in health care CMS finalizes DSH payment cuts for some safety-net hospitals: (..)

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Nursing Homes Nurses Hospitals Medicaid 40

Hall Render

APRIL 22, 2022

21 top management risks in healthcare for 2022. $1B Healthcare Orgs Struggle With Software Supply Chain Risk Management Policies. Healthcare workers warn of the harms of consolidation. Healthcare workers warn of the harms of consolidation. Healthcare worker training org aims to root out bias in care.

COVID-19 40

COVID-19 Nursing Homes US Department of Health and Human Services Nurses 40

Hall Render

JUNE 10, 2022

Consumers have changed the ways they interact with healthcare after the pandemic. HHS sounds alarm about ‘most dangerous malware’ threat targeting healthcare. Alaska’s COVID-19 data shows 25% rise in cases reported to state since last week. CMS updates Medicaid eligibility standards. CALIFORNIA.

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COVID-19 Nursing Homes Nurses Hospitals 40

Hall Render

MAY 20, 2022

HHS Announces $15M in Funding For Behavioral Healthcare In Nursing Homes. How to Create a Healthcare Data Culture. Mayo, CDC Leaders: Policy, Coalitions Key Barriers to Data Modernization. 5 things to know about HHS OIG’s patient harm report. $15 15 million program will tackle behavioral health barriers in LTC.

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COVID-19 Nursing Homes Nurses Hospitals 40

Hall Render

MAY 13, 2022

FDA limits J&J COVID-19 vaccine due to rare blood clot risk. HHS appeal of No Surprises Act on hold. HHS awards $16.3M toward telehealth for family planning. Nurses make exit plans after RaDonda Vaught’s conviction. Travel nurses raced to help during Covid. Now they’re facing abrupt cuts. Alaska ASC building sells for $23M.

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COVID-19 Nurses Nursing Homes Hospitals 40

AIHC

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

The American Institute of Healthcare Compliance (AIHC TM ) has released a 2024 Corporate Compliance Officer training program which is not only based on the new GCPC, but goes beyond to address quality, safety, HIPAA and other high-risk areas. One of the seven items, #5 is “Enforcing Standards: Consequences and Incentives.”

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Compliance US Department of Health and Human Services COVID-19 Hospitals 52

Hall Render

JULY 22, 2022

update to ASC pay rate in 2023: 6 things to know. Healthcare Merger and Acquisition Activity Generates $19B in Q2 2022. Cases of monkeypox have doubled in Alabama, but vaccine is on the way. Healthcare Trust of America shareholders approve merger with Nashville-based medical landlord. CMS pitches outpatient payment rule.

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COVID-19 Nursing Homes Nurses Hospitals 40

HIT Consultant

JANUARY 11, 2022

David King, CTO at Flywire John Talaga, EVP & GM, Healthcare at Flywire. 1 spot, the healthcare industry has held the top rank in IBM’s Cost of Data Breach report for the past 11 years. In just a year from 2020-2021, the average total cost for healthcare for an event increased 29.5%, and now sits at $9.23

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Compliance Hospitals HIPAA 52

HIT Consultant

OCTOBER 4, 2021

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) strive for innovations in healthcare technologies that drive down costs and improve the patient experience. If healthcare organizations fail to secure the data, they will face steep penalties. Protect Against Security Breaches.

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Regulatory Compliance Governance Medicaid Medicaid 52

Hall Render

DECEMBER 22, 2023

health care spending hits $4.5 Million in Retaliation Suit John Muir, Tenet scrap hospital deal after FTC challenge Kaiser to lay off 79 administrative employees Leaning toward big wins in schizophrenia and vaccines, venture group raises new fund of $389 million Madera hospital creditors want to be paid, including CEO. health care spending hits $4.5

Nursing Homes 40

Nursing Homes Nurses Hospitals COVID-19 40

Hall Render

MARCH 25, 2022

5 healthcare companies get ‘F’ in racial and gender pay equity. Healthcare organizations now must report cyberattacks to DHS. Hospital stays for nursing home residents down nearly 9%, federal data shows. OSHA accepting new comments on healthcare worker COVID-19 protection rule. FDA to revive facility visits.

COVID-19 40

COVID-19 US Department of Health and Human Services Nursing Homes Nurses 40

Hall Render

APRIL 26, 2024

NATIONAL 5 numbers on the rise of Stark law violations 3 takeaways on the new federal data privacy proposal after its first public showcase 80% of Change Healthcare restored after cyberattack Authentication failure blamed for Change Healthcare ransomware attack Biden administration issues new rule to protect privacy of those seeking reproductive health (..)

Nursing Homes 40

Nursing Homes US Department of Health and Human Services Nurses Hospitals 40

Hall Render

OCTOBER 27, 2023

Ransomware attacks against hospitals put patients’ lives at risk, researchers say States, FTC continue to target noncompetes: 3 updates The best hospital in each state, per Newsweek What to know about Stark law’s $9.2M

US Department of Health and Human Services 40

US Department of Health and Human Services Nurses Nursing Homes Hospitals 40

Hall Render

APRIL 14, 2023

NATIONAL 94% of Organizations Experienced a Cyberattack in 2022 AHA blog: Strengthening crisis management in rural health care Biden signs bill ending Covid-19 national emergency Cancer drug shortages are creating dire circumstances for some patients CMS Releases FY24 IPPS Proposed Rule, Seeks to Boost Rates by 2.8%

Nursing Homes 40

Nursing Homes US Department of Health and Human Services Nurses COVID-19 40

Hall Render

NOVEMBER 11, 2022

The Revolution That May Finally Disrupt Traditional Healthcare. The Revolution That May Finally Disrupt Traditional Healthcare. Top 10 Healthcare Industry Predictions For 2023. Amazon’s leaked ‘Clinic’ would connect patients to telemedicine. AHA responds to House request for feedback on stabilizing MACRA programs. grant will do.

US Department of Health and Human Services 40

US Department of Health and Human Services Nursing Homes COVID-19 Nurses 40

Hall Render

JANUARY 26, 2024

NATIONAL 55% of rural hospitals don’t offer obstetric care: Report Academic health systems are scooping up hospitals AHA says Medicare payments to long-term care hospitals are inadequate AHA Warns Hospitals of IT Help Desk Social Engineering Scheme Amazon Pharmacy connects with One Medical Biden administration reinforces reproductive health obligations (..)

Nursing Homes 40

Nursing Homes Nurses Hospitals COVID-19 40

Hall Render

OCTOBER 14, 2022

Bain: 25% of clinicians want out of healthcare. Moving the Needle on SDOH Data. Joining the Nurse Licensure Compact Addresses Healthcare Workforce Needs Now. Arizona voters will decide on proposition to reduce interest rates on medical debt. Banner Health, Atlas Healthcare Partners acquire 2 Arizona ASCs.

US Department of Health and Human Services 40

US Department of Health and Human Services COVID-19 Nursing Homes Nurses 40

Hall Render

FEBRUARY 24, 2023

NATIONAL Addressing Staff Burnout In Healthcare Design Amazon completes $3.9B NATIONAL Addressing Staff Burnout In Healthcare Design Amazon completes $3.9B Can Hospitals Change in Time to Keep Them?

Nursing Homes 40

Nursing Homes COVID-19 Nurses Hospitals 40

Hall Render

MARCH 18, 2022

Conti Ransomware Group Continues to Threaten Healthcare. Healthcare Scores Poorly for Practicing the Cyber Incident Response. HIMSS22: Regulatory picture around healthcare data sharing still evolving. Nine out of Ten Healthcare Executives Say That Health Equity Initiatives Are a Top Business Priority.

COVID-19 40

COVID-19 Nursing Homes US Department of Health and Human Services Nurses 40

Hall Render

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

What’s next when they want to retire?

Nursing Homes 40

Nursing Homes COVID-19 Nurses COVID-19 Vaccine 40

HIPAA Journal

DECEMBER 14, 2022

There have been calls from many healthcare stakeholder groups to align Part 2 regulations more closely with HIPAA to allow clinicians to view patients’ entire medical records, including SUD records, to get a complete view of a patient’s health history to inform treatment decisions.

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HIPAA COVID-19 COVID-19 Vaccine Compliance 124

Hall Render

OCTOBER 7, 2022

Supreme Court will not hear challenge to healthcare worker vaccine mandate. Healthcare organizations to AG: Investigate threats over children’s transgender care. State health department ends COVID data summaries, will track COVID and flu side by side. 10 states with the largest decreases to travel nurse pay.

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COVID-19 Nurses Nursing Homes Hospitals 40

Hall Render

MARCH 29, 2024

after cyberattack CHI St. after cyberattack CHI St.

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Nursing Homes US Department of Health and Human Services Nurses Hospitals 40

Hall Render

MARCH 8, 2024

NATIONAL 34.5% NATIONAL 34.5% NATIONAL 34.5% NATIONAL 34.5% of Health Services announces first-ever chief heat officer Valley exec on track to raise $2B for pediatric health system Gov.

Nursing Homes 40

Nursing Homes Nurses Hospitals COVID-19 40

Hall Render

MAY 5, 2023

acquisition of Oak Street Health to expand primary care footprint Did Hospitals Violate EMTALA by Failing to Provide Abortion Care? acquisition of Oak Street Health to expand primary care footprint Did Hospitals Violate EMTALA by Failing to Provide Abortion Care?

US Department of Health and Human Services 40

US Department of Health and Human Services COVID-19 Nurses Hospitals 40

Hall Render

JANUARY 7, 2022

CMS releases guidance on healthcare worker vaccination mandate. Fitch Ratings: Kronos ransomware attack harms healthcare public finance sector. Thousands of healthcare workers quarantined, hospitals forced to cancel nonurgent surgeries. AbbVie to restrict 340B discounts to safety net hospitals. That may not save Biden’s.

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COVID-19 Nursing Homes US Department of Health and Human Services Nurses 40

Hall Render

JANUARY 21, 2022

Following Data Breach. Following Data Breach. Amazon signals expanded healthcare push, but extent of its reach unclear. CMS healthcare worker COVID-19 vaccination mandate enforceable nationwide after Texas suit dismissed. COVID-19 positive, asymptomatic healthcare workers return amid staffing shortages.

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COVID-19 Nursing Homes COVID-19 Vaccine Nurses 40

Hall Render

JANUARY 14, 2022

CMS going public with facility turnover, weekend staffing data. COVID-19 positive, asymptomatic healthcare workers return amid staffing shortages. COVID-19 positive, asymptomatic healthcare workers return amid staffing shortages. Acclinate, Prosper partner on new platform aimed at reducing health disparities.

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COVID-19 Nursing Homes Nurses COVID-19 Vaccine 40

Hall Render

MARCH 22, 2024

NATIONAL 79 percent have positive outlook for senior living and care: NIC 12 key legal issues impacting health systems AHA: 94% of hospitals financially impacted by Change Healthcare’s cyberattack A conversation about the HHS plan on AI in health care A new kind of hospital is coming to rural America.

Nursing Homes 40

Nursing Homes US Department of Health and Human Services Nurses Hospitals 40

Hall Render

OCTOBER 20, 2023

NATIONAL 6 Joint Commission sentinel alerts, safety advisories in 2023 After historic strike, Kaiser Permanente workers win 21% raise over 4 years AHA: Cybersecurity is a hospital board issue AHA Urges CMS to Rigorously Enforce New Policies to Safeguard MA Coverage AHIMA Launches Social Determinants of Health Data Initiative Amazon doesn’t want (..)

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