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The 23andMe Bankruptcy: Uncertainty, Caution, and a Call to Action (Part 1)

Bill of Health

In news articles, privacy and security experts have focused on the volume and sensitivity of this information and raised alarm bells about its sale in bankruptcy. Any opinions, conclusions, and recommendations expressed in this article are those of the authors and do not represent the views of Baylor College of Medicine.

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Reporting Elder Abuse on the Claim

AIHC

Part 4 in a series of articles to support World Elder Abuse Awareness Written by Joy Rose , MSA, RHIA, CCS, CHA, CHPS ICD-10-CM Rules for Coding Abuse World Elder Abuse Awareness Day was June 15. It is not uncommon for providers to evaluate suspected or confirmed cases of elder abuse.

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Spotting Financial Fraud & Exploitation of the Elderly

AIHC

Part 3 in a series of articles to support World Elder Abuse Awareness Written by Joanne Byron, BS, LPN, CCA, CHA, CHCO, CHBS, CHCM, CIFHA, CMDP, OHCC, ICDCT-CM/PCS of the American Institute of Healthcare Compliance ( AIHC ), a non-profit healthcare education organization. These laws vary considerably from state to state.

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Five Types Of Abuse In A Nursing Home

HIT Consultant

The elderly and those with dementia are especially at risk for abuse, as they may not be able to communicate their needs or recognize when they’re being mistreated. Implementing some steps can help protect the residents of nursing homes from abuse. Physical Abuse.

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Compliance officers reflect on COVID pivots and preparing for the end of the public health emergency

YouCompli

General Counsel & Chief Compliance Officer, Director, Center for the Prevention of Elder Abuse and Neglect, Hebrew SeniorLife; Maria Palumbo , Chief Compliance & Privacy Officer, Lawrence General Hospital. Subscribe to get the latest articles about healthcare regulatory changes. Moderated by Larry Vernaglia.

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State and Federal enforcement agencies anticipating more complex investigations as COVID-era practices emerge

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Her office has seen an increase in elder abuse reports since the beginning of the pandemic. Reports of fraud decreased, and all that we were hearing about was potential abuse and neglect happening in nursing homes and home care,” she said. Subscribe to get the latest articles about healthcare regulatory changes.

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Elder Abuse Awareness for the Healthcare Workforce

AIHC

Part 1 in a series of articles to support World Elder Abuse Awareness Written by Joanne Byron, BS, LPN, CCA, CHA, CHCO, CHBS, CHCM, CIFHA, CMDP, OHCC, ICDCT-CM/PCS Please feel free to repost, print and make available to your workforce members. Detecting elder abuse can be difficult. Victims are fearful and anxious.