Healthcare IT Today

MARCH 24, 2023

Cerebral’s investigation concluded that the data might be considered protected health information and that it had failed to make sure that these third parties met HIPAA requirements for protecting PHI. Its leaders found that the tracking technology used to mine user data had disclosed information to third parties and subcontractors.

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Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

AUGUST 31, 2023

Following conversations in Washington and state capitals, the American Telemedicine Association published its new Health Data Privacy Principles this week. State laws and policies should also define consumer health data with the uniform language defined as protected health information under HIPAA, the group said in its announcement this week.

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Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

NOVEMBER 2, 2020

More than 85% of the patients served by Temple are covered by government programs, including Medicare and Medicaid. “While telemedicine existed in our health system prior to COVID-19, the adoption of this technology accelerated exponentially due to the pandemic, which unlocked a new level of patient care,” she said.

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MedTrainer

JANUARY 12, 2024

Healthcare compliance is the process of following the laws, regulations, and ethical standards that govern the healthcare industry. The adoption of electronic health records (EHRs), telemedicine , and data analytics has brought about new challenges and opportunities. What is Healthcare Compliance?

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Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

JUNE 15, 2020

Alleva, who focuses on the federal regulation of healthcare providers, payer enrollment and HIPAA compliance, told Healthcare IT News that it's still too soon to tell how patients will react to loosening coronavirus restrictions. " Before COVID-19, telemedicine was "underutilized," she said.

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Medisys Compliance

JANUARY 30, 2023

The medical billing industry is a complex and ever-changing field, and it is crucial for healthcare providers and billing companies to stay compliant with government regulations. Violations of the False Claims Act can result in significant financial penalties, including fines and exclusion from government healthcare programs.

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HIPAA Journal

JUNE 20, 2023

Securely sharing patient information is vital in the United States where healthcare organizations and their business associates are required to comply with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and state laws governing health information privacy.

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Hanys

DECEMBER 9, 2022

Addressing HIPAA, data security and telemedicine in a post-Roe v. 2023 Government Relations Advocacy Strategy Session. Wade environment. Effectively managing and responding to staffing complaints. 2022 Healthcare Law Review. Standing membership call. An overview of Lean concepts.

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HIPAA Journal

MAY 6, 2022

The American College of Physicians (ACP), American Telemedicine Association (ATA), and the Organization for the Review of Care and Health Applications (ORCHA) have collaborated to produce a new framework for assessing the digital health technologies used by healthcare professionals and patients.

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AIHC

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

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). HITECH puts a “bite” into specific elements of the HIPAA rule, such as higher penalty amounts for non-compliance.

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Hanys

DECEMBER 2, 2022

Addressing HIPAA, data security and telemedicine in a post-Roe v. 2023 Government Relations Advocacy Strategy Session. Advancing Healthcare Excellence and Inclusion Virtual Learning Series: Virtual Showcase. Wade environment. Effectively managing and responding to staffing complaints. 2022 Healthcare Law Review.

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AIHC

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

Telemedicine is considered to be under the umbrella of telehealth and refers specifically to clinical services. Telehealth and telemedicine cover similar services, including medical education, remote patient monitoring, patient consultation via videoconferencing, wireless health applications, and transmission of imaging and medical reports.

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Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

JANUARY 18, 2022

Over the past few months, the organizations have deployed telemedicine services to support care in at least a half-a-dozen states, including Texas, Florida, Georgia, Alabama and Louisiana. Army Medical Research and Development Command's Telemedicine and Advanced Technology Research Center. How would NETCCN resolve these problems?

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MedTrainer

OCTOBER 4, 2023

Federal healthcare compliance requirements encompass a set of regulations and laws established by various government agencies to ensure certain standards for the healthcare industry at the national level. OCR enforces the HIPAA Privacy Rule , which protects patients’ health information privacy rights.

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AIHC

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

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). HITECH puts a “bite” into specific elements of the HIPAA rule, such as higher penalty amounts for non-compliance.

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American Medical Compliance

DECEMBER 21, 2023

Beyond these immediate consequences, it can result in exclusion from vital government programs. Unfortunately, all of these could lead to severe legal consequences, including HIPAA violations. Do: Educate yourself on HIPAA compliance Study the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) guidelines.

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Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

JANUARY 23, 2023

We spoke with the HIMSS government relations team for their thoughts on those priorities and more in 2023 and beyond. HIMSS has also aggressively supported the Connect for Health Act , and a bill that's expected to be reintroduced this year, said Amanda Krzepicki, government relations manager at HIMSS. Part 2 – with HIPAA.

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HIPAA Journal

JANUARY 9, 2024

Dotty Bollinger, Founder, Integrity Healthcare Advisors The HIPAA Journal has spoken with Dotty Bollinger, who is a healthcare compliance consultant and founder of Integrity Healthcare Advisors. DHH released the HIPAA privacy rule standards in December 2000. Do you have any predictions for the future of HIPAA?

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Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

JULY 22, 2020

Although licensure waivers have been of particular importance during the COVID-19 pandemic, Claudia Duck Tucker, vice president of government affairs at Teladoc, predicted that, on that topic, at least, "everything will go back to pre-COVID."

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Healthcare IT Today

OCTOBER 4, 2023

In 2022, as cyberattacks globally rose by 38% year-on-year, healthcare became the third-most-attacked industry (behind government and education), recording an increase of 74% and reporting up to 1,463 incidents per week. Policy-based firewall tunnels allow this traffic to pass into the corporate network safely.

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Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

MARCH 14, 2019

Medicine Delivery – medication will be delivered to patients with absolute data security as Samitivej adheres to the data protection standards mandated by the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). Samitivej Virtual Hospital will be available from April 1, 2019, with services on offer 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

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Compliancy Group

APRIL 9, 2024

As healthcare organizations have increasingly embraced digitalization, from electronic health records (EHR) to telemedicine, the sector has become more vulnerable to cyberthreats. Implementing the Framework can aid in meeting regulatory requirements, such as HIPAA, and avoiding potential fines and legal issues. Regulatory compliance.

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Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

MAY 22, 2023

"Government agencies are trying to solve the mental health crisis by expanding access to behavioral health services," said Dr. Laurel L. " MARKETPLACE There are many vendors of telemedicine technology and services on the health IT market today.

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HIT Consultant

DECEMBER 18, 2023

This became possible thanks to electronic health records, telemedicine, and cloud solutions. Confidentiality Laws and regulations govern the confidentiality of medical data. In Europe, this is GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation), in America, it’s HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act).

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Verisys

FEBRUARY 23, 2022

As government agencies and national regulatory organizations pass more regulations and the need for healthcare services grows, healthcare compliance officers (HCOs) are more important than ever. Facilities increasingly rely on healthcare compliance officers (HCOs) to bridge the gap between government regulation and daily operations.

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Healthcare IT Today

DECEMBER 15, 2023

This became possible thanks to electronic health records, telemedicine, and cloud solutions. Confidentiality Laws and regulations govern the confidentiality of medical data. In Europe, this is GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation), in America, it’s HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act).

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Healthcare IT Today

JANUARY 23, 2024

Most high-performing academic institutions in healthcare, technology, and innovation are well-versed in policies, procedures, and regulations at the state and federal government levels. HIPAA), and healthcare data and interoperability standards (Ex., Epic), regulations and compliance requirements (ex.,

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Health Care Law Brief

JUNE 2, 2022

Therefore, a telehealth platform operating in all 50 states will, for example, need to comport with the laws governing corporate formation, provider licensure, scope of practice, and telehealth encounters in all 50 states. Were patients provided with appropriate consents, including a HIPAA Notice of Privacy Practices?

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YouCompli

JUNE 29, 2022

Not surprisingly, both government and health plan audits have identified what Compliance professionals warmly refer to as ‘opportunities’ with respect to how telehealth services are documented, coded, and reimbursed by healthcare providers.” . Interstate telemedicine. This includes HIPAA Privacy and Security,” Porter said. .

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Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

JULY 19, 2019

Expansion of telehealth coverage and reimbursement at the state level has grown since 2017, according to the latest American Telemedicine Association. "For example, there are inconsistencies in the policies governing coverage and reimbursement even within one state," Johnson noted.

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Healthcare IT Today

AUGUST 28, 2023

Mimi Winsberg, Co-Founder and Chief Medical Officer at Brightside Health We have been in an uncertain time for regulation around telemedicine, and there are a few key trends to watch. We need to refine the Ryan Haight Act to develop a telemedicine registry that can safely prescribe controlled medication virtually.

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AIHC

APRIL 25, 2022

Written by: Joanne Byron , BS, LPN, CCA, CHA, CHCO, CHBS, CHCM, CIFHA, CMDP, COCAS, CORCM, OHCC, ICDCT-CM/PCS This article addresses how to track telehealth policies while addressing HIPAA compliance and mobile device management as the United States enters into a post-pandemic era. What Additional Information Should I Know for Compliance?

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MedTrainer

DECEMBER 7, 2023

State-specific governing bodies, such as the Bureau of Facility Standards , provide oversight with certain standards, adding a layer of complexity to successfully managing healthcare compliance in Idaho. Similar to other states, Idaho has its own unique regulations and requirements that healthcare providers and organizations must adhere to.

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Health Populi

SEPTEMBER 21, 2020

In particular, health consumers in America want more access to their personal health data, a study from the Pew Research Center has found in Americans Want Federal Government to Make Sharing Electronic Health Data Easier. in the current climate: trust in science, trust in government, and trust in each other is in short supply.

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Healthcare IT Today

AUGUST 2, 2023

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Healthcare IT Today

JUNE 28, 2023

This was critical to delivering healthcare to patients who could not leave their homes due to various lockdown restrictions, forcing patients and clinicians to become more accepting of telemedicine. Emergency rooms throughout the U.S. are overwhelmed by long wait times.

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HIT Consultant

APRIL 4, 2023

In the realm of telehealth delivery—perhaps the biggest area of healthcare expansion during the pandemic—telemedicine will officially lose its status as an excepted benefit2 and certain federal penalties for HIPAA non-compliance of telehealth platforms will be reinstated.

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