Healthcare IT Today

DECEMBER 13, 2023

The following is a guest article by Dotty Bollinger, JD, Healthcare Compliance Consultant, Compliancy Group The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Office for Civil Rights (OCR) reached a settlement with Doctors’ Management Services after the healthcare vendor succumbed to a ransomware attack.

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HIT Consultant

MARCH 25, 2024

Most of the largest hacks targeted vendors who bill, mail, or provide other services for hospitals, doctors, and other health providers. An average of two health data hacks or thefts of at least 500 records were carried out daily last year in the United States, according to an analysis by The HIPAA Journal.

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Healthcare IT Today

JULY 27, 2023

For healthcare organizations, the impact is profound: lineage supports data accuracy, builds data trustworthiness, enables data-driven decisions, and facilitates regulatory compliance. By contrast, automated data lineage tools are proactive, akin to preventative care — an annual checkup with your doctor versus an emergency room visit.

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HIT Consultant

JULY 16, 2024

What You Should Know: – Healthcare professionals face a constant challenge: balancing efficient communication with patient privacy and regulatory compliance. Improved Trust: Secure and HIPAA-compliant communication builds trust between patients and healthcare providers. Vice President of Product at NetSfere.

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HIT Consultant

MAY 4, 2023

But with so many competing training programs — everything from HIPAA and regulatory compliance to handwashing and job-specific training — it’s difficult to break through the noise and gain traction. Training doesn’t have to be overly formal.

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MedTrainer

AUGUST 30, 2023

HMOs offer a comprehensive range of healthcare services through a network of doctors, hospitals, and other providers. Members can choose to see any doctor or specialist, either within the network (preferred providers) or outside of it (out-of-network). Some of the most common types of managed care plans include.

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Healthcare IT Today

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

Kamal Anand, Chief Product Officer at TeleVox Communication platforms in healthcare play a crucial role in improving care coordination and collaboration among healthcare teams, enabling patients, doctors, nurses, specialists, and other care providers to share information seamlessly to make informed decisions.

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Healthcare IT Today

DECEMBER 20, 2023

Compliance and Privacy Regulations : The healthcare industry is subject to strict regulations such as HIPAA in the US, and GDPR in Europe. Security Threats: Health data is a prime target for cyberattacks due to its sensitivity. Protecting this data from breaches and unauthorized access is a constant challenge.

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Physician Credentialing Company

JULY 23, 2024

HIPAA Compliance Certification: A vendor may not be aware of the HIPAA rules and policies; thus, it is important to train vendors on the regulations and provide certificates. Regulatory Compliance Hospitals must require vendors to comply with regulatory policies from authorities including the Joint Commission, OSHA, and HIPAA.

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Healthcare IT Today

JULY 25, 2024

Thanks to EiPaaS, systems have low latency and become increasingly interoperable, so every program talks to each other, allowing doctors to access data shortly after it is uploaded into the system. For instance, EiPaaS facilitates more integrations during growth peaks while ensuring seamless operations.

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Healthcare IT Today

JANUARY 29, 2025

LLMs can now produce detailed, structured clinical notes by listening to doctor-patient interactions, significantly reducing the time clinicians spend on note-taking. Regulatory compliance further complicates adoption. Reducing such administrative burdens is where LLMs can shine.

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