HIT Consultant

APRIL 1, 2022

Healthcare providers face ever-increasing risks of malpractice, with 55% of cases resulting from miscommunication. – Connect to a medically-qualified, HIPAA-trained interpreter in under 30 seconds on video or audio, without call centers, operators, or login hurdles. Experienced Medical Interpreters At Your Fingertips.

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AIHC

MARCH 14, 2023

an AIHC member and Volunteer on the CEU Education Committee This article follows Part 1 on the topic of understanding potential HIPAA violations when releasing information. HIPAA Privacy/Security and Compliance Officers and Health Information Management professionals need to know the difference. Michi McClure, J.D. ,

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AIHC

MARCH 14, 2023

HIPAA Privacy/Security and Compliance Officers and Health Information Management professionals need to know the difference. ePHI is defined in HIPAA regulation as any protected health information (PHI) that is created, stored, transmitted, or received in any electronic format or media. Michi McClure, J.D.

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AIHC

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

Your telehealth platform should be secure in accordance with several laws, including the: Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA); Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health (HITECH); and Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA). The Office for Civil Rights (OCR) is the HIPAA enforcement agency.

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Verisys

JANUARY 19, 2022

Checks credentialing for Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) compliance. In addition, there can be other indirect costs, such as rising malpractice insurance costs and associated fiscal penalties. Human Resources. Verifies criminal background checks and education credentials. Medical Staffing Services.

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MedTrainer

MARCH 12, 2024

On a federal level, institutions like the Office of Civil Rights (OCR) oversee national standards and reporting requirements such as the Health Information Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). Legal Implications: The landscape of medical malpractice and legal liability is intrinsically linked to reporting.

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MedTrainer

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

Legal and Regulatory Risks: Non-compliance with laws and regulations like HIPAA can lead to fines, penalties, and legal expenses. Clinical Risks: These are associated with patient care and can include malpractice claims, costs of corrective procedures, and increased insurance premiums resulting from adverse patient outcomes.

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Health Populi

APRIL 5, 2021

” Those risks are shown in the second bar chart: over six in ten digital health business lacked coverage for a range of existential risks, including system failure or cyber hacks, technology errors, malpractice cause by incorrect data resulting in bodily injury, and loss or disclosure of personal or sensitive data.

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Compliancy Group

APRIL 11, 2023

It can also prevent you from being adequately reimbursed for services rendered and increase the potential for medical malpractice claims. Make Sure You’re HIPAA Compliant HIPAA compliance is complex, we help simplify it. Become HIPAA Compliant × Get HIPAA Compliant! Find Out More! Please Wait.

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Compliancy Group

AUGUST 9, 2023

Lawsuits alleging: Malpractice Negligence Violations of Patient Rights This can be costly and time-consuming. Our innovative software provides healthcare organizations with all the tools necessary to achieve and maintain compliance with HIPAA regulations.

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HIT Consultant

SEPTEMBER 19, 2021

According to CRICO’s national CBS Database, 66% of malpractice cases in telemedicine from 2014 to 2018 were connected to misdiagnosis. Medical data security conversation always includes the HIPAA Privacy Rule. In addition to being user-friendly, software must be tailored to HIPAA regulations. Misdiagnoses. Staff training.

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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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Compliancy Group

DECEMBER 27, 2023

Financial Stability When risks go unmanaged, they often lead to costly lawsuits or malpractice claims against healthcare providers. Our comprehensive platform offers various tools and resources to ensure complete adherence to industry regulations, such as HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act).

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Florida Health Care Law Firm

APRIL 20, 2022

If you would like to file a complaint based on a HIPAA violation, you will have to file with the U.S. If you wish to file a complaint of malpractice with the Florida Medical Board, the process is especially tricky. Department of Health and Human Services. Florida Medical Board Complaints.

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MedTrainer

JULY 28, 2023

This ensures that medical facilities are not engaging in malpractice and following program rules and regulations. Policies Report Have a comprehensive list of your facility’s policies — such as HIPAA, handling spills, and patient safety — to convey compliance and prove that you’re meeting regulatory standards.

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MedTrainer

APRIL 11, 2024

billion in malpractice costs and almost 2,000 preventable deaths. National Institutes for Health Communication Breakdowns Errors or failures in communication among healthcare providers, patients, and caregivers, lead to misunderstandings, delays in treatment, or inappropriate care. Communication failures resulted in $1.7

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AIHC

AUGUST 30, 2023

As a reminder, telemarketing in healthcare must follow strict privacy regulations, such as the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), Public Law 104-191 in the United States. Know how the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) effects your practice.

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MedTrainer

AUGUST 2, 2023

Thoroughly reviewing and verifying credentials helps organizations identify any gaps or issues that may pose risks to patient safety, such as expired licenses or malpractice claims. Fines, medical malpractice claims, and patient harm are concerns if credentialing isn’t properly managed. Risk Mitigation.

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Bill of Health

APRIL 4, 2024

The main federal health privacy law, the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) applies only to “covered entities” like health insurers, claims- processing clearinghouses, and health care providers and their business associates, and only to a subset of protected health care information.

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MedTrainer

AUGUST 2, 2023

It involves collecting and reviewing information such as education, training, licensure, certifications, work history, malpractice history, and references — all in pursuit of verifying that providers are who they say they are and qualified to deliver legitimate, safe, and ethical care.

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Hall Render

JUNE 30, 2023

Mary’s Hospital unit closures Two Blessing Health leaders retire on July 1 OSF: Peru hospital to be reopened in fall Expert panel examines policy opportunities at intersection of health and incarceration in Illinois Illinois health policy experts discuss Medicaid managed care and the future of dual-eligible coverage INDIANA 3 big noncompete ban (..)

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Hall Render

JULY 22, 2022

Eric Holder’s wife accused of major HIPAA ‘breach’ by her former women’s health practice. State settles University of Iowa medical malpractice lawsuit for $7.5 OCR fines 11 healthcare orgs for HIPAA right-of-access cases. OCR fines 11 healthcare orgs for HIPAA right-of-access cases.

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Hall Render

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

Mary’s Hospital accused of negligence and medical malpractice in wrongful death suit. Louis health system strikes deal with southeast Missouri provider St. renovation St. renovation St.

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Hall Render

DECEMBER 22, 2023

Alexius Devils Lake Hospital renovations Closing the Medicaid Gap Is Just the First Step, as Nursing Homes Fight for Predictable Reimbursement Sanford nursing director back home after an opportunity to help a hospital in Costa Rica What do malpractice payments look like in North Dakota? health care spending hits $4.5

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Hall Render

JANUARY 19, 2024

NATIONAL 13 major health systems partner with high schools in $250M Bloomberg initiative Acute Hospital Care at Home data released AI can help identify social determinants of health American Hospital Association Sues Over Updated HIPAA Guidance Bill aims to push price transparency to ASCs Billing for patient messages to clinicians is increasing, study (..)

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Hall Render

SEPTEMBER 23, 2022

Senators Seek HHS Update to HIPAA, FBI Warns About Legacy Devices. NH lawmakers launch review of Board of Medicine amid hospital malpractice reports. House report attacks, nursing homes fight back over allegations of deficient staffing, care and safe practices as pandemic hit. More than 1M patient records breached in the last 30 days.

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Hall Render

APRIL 1, 2022

OCR Announces Four HIPAA Enforcement Actions. Despite malpractice lawsuits, Gainesville hospital stands behind star surgeon. Hospital, long-term care groups again petition Becerra to extend COVID-19 public health emergency. Hospital margins ‘well below sustainable levels’: Kaufman Hall. for VA EHR project.

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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%

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Hall Render

FEBRUARY 24, 2023

NATIONAL Addressing Staff Burnout In Healthcare Design Amazon completes $3.9B Can Hospitals Change in Time to Keep Them? medical workers 4 takeaways from Braselton hospital expansion presentation HAWAII Hawaii Gov.

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Hall Render

DECEMBER 15, 2023

Paul city council approves plan to relieve $100M+ in medical debt Mayo Clinic’s 2030 growth strategy Allina Health to charge for MyChart messages Mayo Clinic opens new cancer research facility — its first major building in Rochester in decades Mayo Clinic taps tech-focused infusion partner Minnesota system CEO defends benefit cuts in 2024 budget (..)

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Hall Render

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

NATIONAL AHA Comments on House Proposed “Lower Costs, More Transparency Act” AHA shares workforce bill concerns with Senate committee AHA to agencies: Don’t finalize draft merger guidelines Amazon mulls tying healthcare to Prime: Insider Burnout growing among PAs; 8% plan to leave Costs for common healthcare procedures higher in hospital (..)

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Hall Render

MAY 26, 2023

NATIONAL 8 Questions About Proposed Changes to Rural Floor Wage Index AHA, other hospital groups oppose site-neutral legislation before markup AHA urges OCR to finalize HIPAA privacy proposal, suspend online tracking guidance   CMS rule would mandate greater transparency on drug prices CVS, Amazon shutting down their health businesses Envision to layoff (..)

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Hall Render

MARCH 17, 2023

ARIZONA Builders break ground on Agave Ridge Behavioral Hospital in Mesa Dignity Health eyes Prasada parcel in Surprise to build new hospital Family says their father was neglected at Casa Grande nursing home Pair of Arizona medical startups win federal grants to advance toward commercialization Summit governing board, CEO agree to change in leadership (..)

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Hall Render

MARCH 9, 2023

Mental health hospital slated for Wichita could solve some problems but faces staffing questions Missouri and Kansas limit payouts in medical malpractice lawsuits. Joseph the second Ascension hospital in Wichita to unionize; third in U.S. But who really benefits? HCA Midwest, Research College of Nursing announce plan to build $34.5M

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Hall Render

FEBRUARY 10, 2023

Dunleavy proposes extending Medicaid coverage for new mothers ARIZONA Banner Health pays $1.25M penalty over HIPAA failures from 2016 breach Arizona nursing school at risk of losing accreditation St. billion since pandemic U.S.

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Hall Render

AUGUST 11, 2023

Spence Cox to join Biden promoting veterans health care Three Intermountain Health hospitals ranked among best cancer hospitals for 2023 VERMONT Hospital budgets sent to Green Mountain Care Board Rutland Medical Center sued for malpractice Vermont health regulators weigh double-digit premium hikes Vt.

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Hall Render

MAY 12, 2023

The state has yet to reimburse a single provider NEVADA Carson Tahoe Health announces clinic closures, restructuring of multiple sites Culinary walkout at Las Vegas hospital delayed Las Vegas hospital workers delay strike plans Nevada medical malpractice bill toxic, doctors say Nevada ranks poorly for access to mental health care, study shows Lawyers, (..)

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