Healthcare IT Today

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

The following is a guest article by Steven Stone, Head of Rubrik Zero Labs at Rubrik In early August, a ransomware attack disrupted operations across its network of 17 hospitals and more than 165 clinics in four states and forced some to rely on paper records.

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MedTrainer

JANUARY 12, 2024

Licensing and credentialing were introduced to regulate healthcare professionals and ensure minimum standards of care. Medicare and Medicaid (1960s): The introduction of government-funded healthcare programs brought about increased scrutiny and regulation.

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HIPAA Journal

AUGUST 21, 2023

Besides the protection of intellectual property, having hospitals and private clinics as clients brought us into data regulation even before the personal data regulation era. The natural progression is for regulations and increasing demand for digital security to rise, as well as to be outsourced.

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MedTrainer

MAY 13, 2021

Part of the law requires that hospital administrators regularly survey their frontline workers to get input on what features management should be looking for when selecting sharps for use in a clinical setting. Here are the main components of an effective sharps safety plan: Talk With Your Team.

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MedTrainer

JANUARY 12, 2024

Food and Drug Administration (FDA): The FDA regulates compliance in pharmaceuticals, medical devices, and biotechnology products. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA): The DEA enforces compliance related to controlled substances, ensuring they are used for legitimate medical purposes and not diverted for illegal use.

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Healthcare Law Blog

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

OIG Resources and Processes This section includes links to all of the resources available on the OIG website, including CPGs, advisory opinions, special fraud alerts, safe harbor regulations, compliance toolkits, OIG reports and publications, corporate integrity agreements, self-disclosure information and access to OIG’s hotline.

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Healthcare IT Today

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

From managing patient records to facilitating medical procedures and ensuring compliance with regulations, healthcare IT systems play a crucial role in delivering quality care.

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