Healthcare It News

NOVEMBER 11, 2022

"It's important for us to be constantly trying to meet veterans where they are," Charles Worthington, CTO of the VA, said during the panel discussion. On its website, Healthy Together says its technology has saved agencies and organizations more than $60 million in cost avoidance. WHY IT MATTERS. " THE LARGER TREND.

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HIPAA Journal

APRIL 28, 2023

Healthcare hacking incidents are increasing, there are new regulatory requirements and compliance initiatives due to Dobbs and Pixel use, and lawsuits against healthcare organizations over privacy violations are soaring. That surge has coincided with increases in ransom demands, paid ransoms, and ransomware recovery times.

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HIPAA Journal

DECEMBER 2, 2022

The HHS’ Office for Civil Rights has issued a bulletin confirming that the use of third-party tracking technologies on websites, web applications, and mobile apps without a business associate agreement (BAA) is a HIPAA violation if the tracking technology collects and transmits individually identifiable health information.

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HIPAA Journal

MAY 24, 2023

The American Hospital Association (AHA) has urged the HHS’ Office for Civil Rights to rethink its guidance on online tracking technologies and to stop considering an IP address as a unique identifier under HIPAA with respect to pixels and other website tracking technologies.

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Compliancy Group

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

A notification unveiled on the Maine Attorney General’s website highlighted this incident. The unauthorized third party responsible for the breach gained access to certain systems and obtained select files from Forever 21. Unfortunately, we are left wondering what exactly these select files contain. Please Wait.

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Compliancy Group

MARCH 6, 2023

Marketing is an important part of any business, but it can be overwhelming to figure out how to market your business. There are so many different ways you can promote your practice, but what makes the most sense for healthcare? Authorization for use and disclosure of PHI is a key component of any effective HIPAA compliance program.

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HIPAA Journal

APRIL 27, 2022

The ADA website is currently available and explains that “The ADA is experiencing technical difficulties,” and that work is underway to get its systems running smoothly. The group claims in its ransomware notes that data has been stolen and will be published on its TOR website if the ransom is not paid.

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Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

MARCH 13, 2020

Orion Health released a pandemic outbreak monitoring platform to help healthcare organizations respond to the COVID-19 virus, as well as a website to help people globally understand their risk for the disease. McCrae also noted AI tools are well suited to supporting some of the core tasks involved in the pandemic response.

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HIT Consultant

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

Mike Szczesny, Owner & VP of EDCO Awards & Specialties Influencer marketing in the pharmaceutical industry is a complex issue with reasonable arguments on multiple sides. On the one hand, leveraging individual patients’ personal experiences and narratives may help bring an authentic voice to product messaging.

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Healthcare IT Today

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

For any organization – and particularly healthcare entities and systems – accessibility should be top of mind. Still, most importantly, accessibility leads to better delivery of healthcare services and patient outcomes, the primary goals of the industry itself. This is due to prior ADA compliance shortfalls.

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Compliancy Group

AUGUST 29, 2022

Wix is one of the most popular web-based services for building, maintaining, and hosting websites. The reasons for having a website are virtually limitless, but if your business must follow HIPAA’s rules and regulations, you must know if Wix is HIPAA compliant. Close Why is a Business Associate Agreement Important?

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Healthcare IT Today

APRIL 23, 2024

Actium Health will operate as a division of Syllable Corporation. Together with Syllable, we now have an end-to-end solution that allows patients to navigate health systems, schedule appointments, refill prescriptions, and more, all in an automated way either digitally or on the phone.”

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HIPAA Journal

DECEMBER 23, 2022

It has been another bad year for healthcare data breaches, with some of the biggest HIPAA breaches of 2022 resulting in the impermissible disclosure of well over a million records. In addition to the high number of data breaches, 2022 stands out for the sheer number of healthcare records breached, which currently stands at 49.8

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HIPAA Journal

JULY 25, 2022

The Department of Health and Human Services’ Health Sector Cybersecurity Coordination Center (HC3) has issued guidance to help healthcare organizations protect against web application attacks. The attack saw the EHR system and patient portal taken out of action for several weeks. DDoS attacks are also conducted by hacktivists.

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Healthcare IT Today

JUNE 19, 2023

Although widely used in many other industries, its adoption is just beginning to take off in healthcare. In fact, as healthcare leaders increasingly prioritize patient access , chat’s success in other businesses has spurred the rapid onboarding of chat solutions to help address healthcare-specific engagement and accessibility challenges.

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Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

OCTOBER 22, 2020

Home healthcare acts as a major part of ChristianaCare's services. Home healthcare acts as a major part of ChristianaCare's services. According to the organization website, ChristianaCare staff members performed nearly 300,000 home health visits in fiscal year 2019. WHY IT MATTERS. Nevin in a statement.

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Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

AUGUST 18, 2020

The opportunity to deliver a session for new healthcare students on the subject of telehealth is an enjoyable one. It is impossible to underestimate the importance of the years of collaborative groundwork undertaken in Scotland on the digital health and care agenda, driven by health and care integration policy.

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HIPAA Journal

JANUARY 31, 2024

Report: Security Breaches in Healthcare (Direct Download PDF, 1.9MB, 16 pages) An unwanted record was set in 2023 with 725 large security breaches in healthcare reported to the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Office for Civil Rights (OCR), beating the record of 720 healthcare security breaches set the previous year.

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Healthcare It News

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022

The report found the healthcare system's reliance on incorrect, outdated or incomplete utilization data may not accurately reflect the underlying health risks and needs of disadvantaged populations and communities, resulting in a serious misallocation of healthcare resources. What is the thrust of your new report?

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HIPAA Journal

JANUARY 24, 2023

Cyberattacks on healthcare providers often cause IT system outages, which in many cases have lasted several weeks causing considerable disruption to patient care. Cyberattacks on healthcare providers often cause IT system outages, which in many cases have lasted several weeks causing considerable disruption to patient care.

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Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

MARCH 12, 2020

Neil UW Medicine was one of the first healthcare systems on the front line of the global COVID-19 pandemic in the United States. Its rapid response underscored the importance of preparing to address unique IT challenges associated with viral outbreaks. " Actions you can take now. Establish your incident command structure.

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HIT Consultant

AUGUST 9, 2022

When patients contact their healthcare providers, they look for efficiency, convenience, and compassion. The first interaction they have with an organization—whether it’s a retailer, a restaurant, or a healthcare provider—is the most important. A poor initial experience can color the whole relationship.

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Compliancy Group

JULY 25, 2022

Improved technology and the recent pandemic created new opportunities for healthcare practitioners and their patients to communicate electronically. HIPAA safeguards are measures that a healthcare organization puts into place to protect the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of protected health information (PHI).

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HIPAA Journal

MAY 10, 2023

The application is most often used in the healthcare industry to gain insights into patients’ health habits, track the effectiveness of patient safety programs, and solicit feedback from members of the workforce. Free subscribers can only ask up to 10 questions per survey, plus accept only 40 responses per survey.

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MedTrainer

DECEMBER 7, 2023

In New Hampshire, healthcare providers and organizations are subject to specific regulations and requirements overseen by state authorities. The New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) , along with other state agencies, is responsible for enforcing these important rules.

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MedTrainer

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

A unique set of rules and standards can pose a unique set of challenges for overseeing healthcare compliance in Indiana. Just as in other states, Indiana health professionals and groups must have a firm grasp of state-specific regulations in order to effectively manage their healthcare compliance.

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Compliancy Group

JUNE 1, 2022

But, did you know as a healthcare organization that these tools need to meet specific HIPAA standards? HIPAA safeguards are measures that a healthcare organization puts into place to protect the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of protected health information (PHI). Why is a Business Associate Agreement Important?

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Compliancy Group

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

Ensuring workplace safety is of paramount importance in any organization. The Importance of Filing an OSHA Complaint: Taking a Stand for Safety Filing an OSHA complaint is crucial for ensuring workplace safety and holding employers accountable for maintaining a healthy work environment.

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HIPAA Journal

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

OSHA’s website provides a full list of Occupational Safety and Health Standards and the option exists to search the Standards by keyword. OSHA’s website provides a full list of Occupational Safety and Health Standards and the option exists to search the Standards by keyword. agriculture, construction, healthcare, etc.).

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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. Dotty Bollinger is an Executive Partner on the Compliance & Risk Management at SCALE Healthcare. Growing a business isn’t.

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Healthcare Law Blog

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

Social media’s interplay with healthcare privacy presents a constantly evolving challenge. Just as consumers can post or search reviews for anything from vacuum cleaners to egg rolls, they can also vet healthcare on social media sites.

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YouCompli

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

“As previous OIG compliance guidance(s) are retired to ‘archival’ status, we all should recognize that the original guidance may have been the most important document ever written for healthcare compliance professionals.” — Roy Snell In 1998, the Office of Inspector General (OIG) issued its first General Compliance Program Guidance (GCPG).

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Healthcare IT Today

AUGUST 28, 2023

For something as important and as sensitive as healthcare, there are plenty of rules and regulations in place to protect both patients and organizations. However, with healthcare being ever-evolving our regulations are also ever evolving. The following is what they had to say.

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HIPAA Journal

AUGUST 15, 2023

For example, CMS requires members of the workforce to receive emergency preparedness training every two years – or annually if the healthcare facility provides long-term care. OSHA training is the training on safety and health that employers are required to provide for members of their workforces. What is OSHA 10 and 30-Hour Training?

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Compliancy Group

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

In the evolving healthcare industry, adhering to compliance rules and standards while staying on top of regulatory changes is paramount. Hospital compliance officers, c-suite executives, and other decision-makers must constantly stay abreast of the latest developments in healthcare compliance. What Are Hospital Compliance Work Plans?

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Healthcare IT Today

OCTOBER 20, 2022

The addition of Womp immediately brings to market a proven digital storefront – adopted by top retailers in eCommerce – that delivers a modern, “shoppable” access experience for healthcare consumers. WompMobile utilizes powerful technology to convert any website – no matter how complex – into a high-performance mobile experience.

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Healthcare IT Today

OCTOBER 7, 2022

They usually include big announcements on stage from the company and you get to spend time with the real boots on the ground of healthcare IT. If you’ve followed our coverage of health IT conferences for any amount of time, you know that we love to attend user conferences. eCWNC22 pic.twitter.com/bQTobTkS4a. pic.twitter.com/1mvk116rJG.

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