Healthcare IT Today

MARCH 29, 2024

With this Series C Funding, Overjet will Expand its AI Platform to Create the First Unified Standard for Dental Providers and Payers — Allowing Them to Give Patients the Best Possible Care Overjet , the world leader in dental AI, today announced a $53.2 dental insurers.

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HIPAA Journal

APRIL 22, 2024

Knowles Smith & Associates, which does business as Village Family Dental and operates 7 dentistry offices in North Carolina, recently notified 240,214 current and former patients that some of their protected health information was exposed in a November 2023 cyberattack.

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HIPAA Journal

APRIL 5, 2024

Data breaches have also been reported by Tri-City Healthcare District and Dental Health Services in California, and Ethos (Southwest Boston Senior Services) in Massachusetts. During those three weeks, protected health information provided by its covered entity clients may have been viewed or acquired.

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Healthcare IT Today

MARCH 27, 2024

It would be really nice if injuries, illnesses, and dental issues only happened during 9-5 working hours. The need for medical and dental care can spring up at any time. Of course, on the other hand, healthcare providers can’t be available 24/7. However, we know that’s not the case.

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HIPAA Journal

JANUARY 10, 2024

First Choice Dental Alerts Patients About the Potential Exposure of their PHI First Choice Dental, the operator of 11 clinics in Madison and Dane County, WI, has recently reported a 1,000-record data breach to the Office for Civil Rights.

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McGuire Wood

JANUARY 11, 2024

Dental and specialty dental practices are part of this growing trend. Geoff and Karan discuss the provider services industry, with a specific focus on the dental market and related specialty niches. All sectors of the healthcare market are experiencing investments and growth.

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American Medical Compliance

APRIL 1, 2024

What you will learn Principles, code of professional conduct, and advisory opinions Patient Autonomy Nonmalfience Benefience Indiana Statuses and Administrative Rules Licensure of Dentists Licensure of Dental Hygienists Details Course length: 2 hours. Dental CEU: 2. Explore our other courses by visiting the AMC Course Library.

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American Medical Compliance

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

The following LGBTQ+ Inclusive Dental Care Training is designed to educate dental healthcare providers on how to provide inclusive dental care to LGBTQ+ patients. As a result, it is extremely important to provide inclusive care in your dental practice. Dental CEU: 0.75

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Compliancy Group

APRIL 3, 2024

Did you know that 47% of cyber attacks are directed toward smaller businesses such as dental practices? This is one of the primary reasons dental practices have privacy and confidentiality policies: to protect patients’ private information and data. A dental office privacy policy is needed to ensure ethical and legal compliance.

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Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

JUNE 21, 2021

"This is great news for Texas citizens who will continue to have access to quality dental care from the comfort of their homes," said Joshua Polk, an attorney at Pacific Legal Foundation, in a statement. "There is a crisis in dental care access in Texas, and this legislation will go a long way in addressing that crisis.

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Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021

New research has looked into the number of dental institutions around Japan that conducted telemedicine for first and follow-up visits last year. By prefectures, Ishikawa had the highest number of dental institutions (18) conducting dental telemedicine for first visits. THE LARGER TREND.

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Total Medical Compliance Resources

APRIL 14, 2023

In order to help dental practices and DSOs in the North Carolina area meet regulatory requirements and maintain a safe work environment, we at TMC are proud to announce our latest product – the Online Dental Radiation Compliance Manual for North Carolina.

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HIPAA Journal

MARCH 20, 2023

Great Neck/Mid Island Dental Reports Third-Party Data Breach Richard T. Miller, DMD, PC, doing business as Great Neck/Mid Island Dental, has recently announced via his legal counsel that the protected health information of 22,933 individuals may have been accessed by unauthorized individuals.

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Total Medical Compliance Resources

MARCH 19, 2024

Dental unit waterline (DUWL) maintenance and monitoring remains an area of concern for dental facilities. Agencies such as the CDC, FDA, and the ADA have issued guidance for dental offices on maintaining DUWL. Many dental settings use water from the municipal water supply through office plumbing.

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Healthcare It News

SEPTEMBER 28, 2021

Walmart has been slowly opening health centers designed to deliver primary and urgent care, labs, x-ray and diagnostics, counseling, dental, optical and hearing services. Cheryl Pegus, executive vice president at Walmart Health and Wellness, in a statement. WHY IT MATTERS.

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HIPAA Journal

APRIL 25, 2024

Advarra provided services to Moffitt Cancer Center related to the care and treatment of patients and a research study. Patient Data Stolen in Cyberattack on Somerset Dental Las Vegas Somerset Dental Las Vegas in Nevada has notified 11,321 patients that some of their protected health information has been exposed.

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Total Medical Compliance Resources

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

Chemical exposure in medical and dental offices has the potential to create significant risks to both patients and employees. Medical and dental offices must provide comprehensive training to staff on the proper handling, storage, and disposal of chemicals. Awareness and education can help with preventing chemical exposure.

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American Medical Compliance

MARCH 5, 2024

The following Understanding & Preventing Workplace Bullying & Harassment for Dental Healthcare Providers is designed to educate dental healthcare providers (DHCP) on the definition of workplace bullying. Also, bullying in the workplace can take a variety of forms.

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Healthcare It News

JULY 18, 2022

OCR's enforcement actions, which include some substantial monetary penalties for the following healthcare providers, and compelled them to furnish patients with timely copies of their health records: Peoria and Canton, Illinois-based ACPM Podiatry , failed to provide a former patient with his requested medical records, according to OCR.

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HIT Consultant

JANUARY 5, 2024

What You Should Know: – In a landmark moment for dentistry, VideaHealth , the leading dental AI platform, has secured FDA 510(k) clearance for Videa Dental Assist, a groundbreaking tool equipped with over 30 AI algorithms. Transforming Dental Care Videa Dental Assist’s capabilities extend far beyond conventional AI.

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Compliancy Group

OCTOBER 25, 2023

As dentistry continues to evolve, providing a safe and secure environment for patients and staff is paramount. With numerous potential hazards present in a dental office, adhering to strict safety guidelines outlined by the Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA) becomes crucial.

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Compliancy Group

MARCH 27, 2024

Dentists and dental professionals strive to provide top-notch oral healthcare services while maintaining a safe environment for patients and staff. Adhering to OSHA regulations for dental office laundry is crucial for infection control and ensures the overall safety of everyone involved.

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Compliancy Group

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

Two recent cases involved dental offices. for Medicaid Fraud In March 2014, the Maryland Board of Dental Examiners received complaints against Seyed Hamid Tofigh, DDS, claiming the dentist posed a risk of harm, and suspended his license. million in restitution and is prohibited from providing federally or state-funded services.

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Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

MARCH 26, 2024

Not-for-profit aeromedical services provider Royal Flying Doctor Service has introduced what could be the first unmanned virtual medical emergency centre in Australia's outback. First responders also have access to on-site AED and the RFDS medical chest which they can use to provide immediate physician-guided medication and care.

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Healthcare IT Today

APRIL 18, 2024

Anatomy IT , the leading platform for healthcare IT and cybersecurity solutions, and a portfolio company of Atlantic Street Capital (ASC) today announced the acquisition of Manta HealthTech , a healthcare-focused managed IT services firm, to expand its footprint in healthcare subverticals, including dental and optometry.

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MedTrainer

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

Dental continuing education (CE) is one of the best ways to keep up with new practices and keep your patients smiling. And, thankfully, today there are plenty of continuing education options that allow dental professionals to brush up on the latest insights just as quickly as they’re released. What Is Dental Continuing Education?

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The Health Law Firm

JANUARY 24, 2016

Board Certified by The Florida Bar in Health Law A leading dental office management software provider has agreed to pay $250,000 to settle the Federal Trade Commission’s (FTC) claims that it falsely advertised its product as having industry-standard encryption. By: George F. Indest III, J.D.,

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HIPAA Journal

DECEMBER 14, 2022

The HHS’ Office for Civil Rights (OCR) has announced a settlement has been reached with a Californian dental practice to resolve multiple HIPAA violations that were identified during investigations of a complaint about impermissible disclosures of protected health information on the review platform Yelp. This is a clear NO.,”

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HIPAA Journal

MARCH 29, 2022

To date, OCR has imposed 27 financial penalties on healthcare providers that have failed to provide patients with timely access to their medical records. Dental Practitioner Fined $30,000 for Noncompliance with the HIPAA Right of Access. Dr. Donald Brockley D.D.M, Donald Brockley D.D.M, No response was received.

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Total Medical Compliance Resources

AUGUST 8, 2023

This article provides a review of OSHA’s standards for dental X-ray safety, the impact of these standards, and the transformative role played by technologies like the NOMAD portable X-ray system. Understanding X-Ray Safety Dental X-rays use ionizing radiation to produce images of the teeth and jaw to evaluate oral health.

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McGuire Wood

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

At McGuireWoods’ 16th annual Healthcare Finance & Growth (HCFG) Conference, a panel of dental industry leaders shared insights with attendees about the market. The DSO and dental sector panel was moderated by McGuireWoods’ Anna Timmerman. Antitrust regulations draw concerns across the dental industry.

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Compliancy Group

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

Ensuring the safety and well-being of both staff and patients is a top priority in any dental office. One vital tool that every dental office should have is an OSHA binder. Let’s look at the significance of an OSHA binder for dental offices, exploring its key components and benefits.

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Compliancy Group

AUGUST 15, 2023

This trend has also extended to dental offices, where therapy dogs have become integral to creating a calm and relaxing environment for patients. Let’s explore the benefits and challenges of having dogs in dental offices from an OSHA perspective. Several key OSHA regulations apply when it comes to having dos in dental offices.

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American Medical Compliance

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

The Comprehensive Dementia Care in Dentistry Training is designed to educate dental healthcare providers (DHCP) on the various types, stages, and symptoms of dementia. Dental CEU: 0.75 As a result, poor dental hygiene increases the risk of periodontal inflammation.

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Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

MAY 16, 2023

Patients can stay at home while providers work at the health center or other safe location to provide care. Telehealth has helped the health system with medical, dental and behavioral health services. "Now they can 'see' a provider without coming to the health center," she continued. A huge plus.

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McGuire Wood

DECEMBER 19, 2023

ZimVie was formed less than two years ago when Zimmer Biomet spun out its dental and spine segments. Following the sale, ZimVie will focus solely on its dental business. Within healthcare, the firm targets companies in the provider services, hospital/major facilities and life sciences/pharmaceutical industries.

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Compliancy Group

AUGUST 8, 2023

When it comes to dental care, patients expect nothing less than the highest level of cleanliness and safety. In order to maintain these standards, dental offices must adhere to the strict OSHA dental sterilization guidelines. Let’s take a closer look at OSHA’s sterilization requirements for dental offices.

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