HIT Consultant

OCTOBER 30, 2024

These are the timelines we will use in this article to determine how AI could affect healthcare: Near Future: 1-3 Years Mid Future: 3-5 years Far Future: 5+ years The Influence of AI As mentioned, the influence of AI is becoming increasingly pervasive in healthcare. AI can increase the utility of RPM/mIoT.

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HIT Consultant

OCTOBER 22, 2024

Christopher Wooden, Senior Director, Business Marketing, IQVIA A critical aspect of any pharma/life sciences commercialization strategy is to develop and deploy effective and meaningful ways to engage, inform and build trust with healthcare providers (HCPs).

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C&M Health Law

FEBRUARY 3, 2022

Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology (ONC) and the entity chosen as a contracting partner, The Sequoia Project, Inc., published the long-awaited Trusted Exchange Framework and Common Agreement (TEFCA) for health information exchange. Health Care Operations.

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Jane Sarashon

APRIL 28, 2024

It’s a question posed to me in conversation with Richard Kaufmann, Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) with Amedisys. JSK: What’s your origin story with health information security? JSK: You moved into the Amedisys organization in 2018 as Chief Information Security Officer. RK: I’ll go ahead and date myself here.

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Bill of Health

SEPTEMBER 6, 2024

An important addition is the IMTRC would provide the necessary national, collaborative approach to facilitate information exchange between member states to ensure patient safety and quality of care for health care services provided across state lines through telehealth.

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Healthcare It News

MARCH 17, 2022

The exponential growth in health data from a variety of sources, such as electronic medical records and image databases, makes it difficult to integrate information for optimized decision-making that meets the highest possible standards of care. Challenges for healthcare professionals along the patient pathway. Harvard Business Review.

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Healthcare It News

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

Marx decided to enter the world of health information and management after watching his daughter defy death through the power of technology and clinical care. A digital replica of me that helps doctors know when I might be at higher risk of developing new conditions and potentially changing the course of my health for the better?

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Healthcare IT Today

MARCH 25, 2020

We’re excited to share the topic and questions for this week’s #HITsm chat happening Friday, 3/27 at Noon ET (9 AM PT).

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HIT Consultant

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

Opioid Abuse and Dependence: National Trends and Key Insights from FAIR Health Data (2020-2023) FAIR Health, a national nonprofit organization under section 501(c)(3) of the federal tax code, focuses on enhancing transparency in healthcare costs and insurance information. from 2020 to 2023.

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C&M Health Law

JANUARY 4, 2024

Department of Health and Human Services’ (HHS) Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology (ONC) released the Health Data, Technology, and Interoperability: Certification Program Updates, Algorithm Transparency, and Information Sharing (HTI-1) Final Rule. public health emergency, war, natural disaster, etc.).

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Health Care Law Brief

JULY 25, 2023

Department of Health and Human Services (“ HHS ”) released its final rule (“ Final Rule ”) implementing penalties for information blocking. The Final Rule codifies the prohibition on “information blocking” introduced by the 21st Century Cures Act (“ Act ”), which was enacted on December 13, 2016.

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MedTrainer

JUNE 6, 2021

The Advantages and Disadvantages of Sharing Patient Information. The Advantages and Disadvantages of Sharing Patient Information. In today’s data-driven world, there are many advantages of sharing patient information in the medical industry. Adherence to Rules and Regulations.

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HIT Consultant

APRIL 29, 2024

– These updates clarify the rule’s application to modern technologies like health apps and expand the information healthcare providers must disclose in the event of a data breach. While the Commission approved the final rule with a 3-2 vote, dissenting statements were issued by Commissioners Holyoak and Ferguson.

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HIT Consultant

OCTOBER 4, 2021

In other words, health care organizations must now allow patients to access and share their electronic health information through the Fast Healthcare Interoperability Resources (FHIR) API. Many health organizations have patients with the same name which can lead to exposing protected information.

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Healthcare It News

DECEMBER 13, 2022

As part of its All of Us Research Program , the National Institute of Health will issue reports informing study participants if they have increased risks for certain health conditions – and givign them pharmacogenetic information that can indicate how their bodies might pocess certain medications. ON THE RECORD.

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HIT Consultant

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

Particle is powering a shift from reactive to proactive care through the solution’s advanced data insights that give a better understanding of how patients utilize healthcare resources. Additionally, clinically significant data from specialist encounters, such as medication changes or test results, are seamlessly transmitted.

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Medisys Compliance

AUGUST 6, 2024

Limited resources, frequent updates in billing regulations, and the need for precise coding make it difficult to manage billing in-house. Unlike larger practices, small practices often lack the resources to maintain a dedicated billing department, leading to potential errors and delays in reimbursement.

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HIT Consultant

OCTOBER 22, 2024

Natural Resources Defense Council precedent, alters how federal agencies can interpret and implement laws. This includes appointing a CISA expert as a liaison to HHS to provide technical assistance, facilitate information sharing, and manage cybersecurity agreements. The ruling in Loper Bright Enterprises v.

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Hall Render

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

g) Sections 1819(d)(3) and 1919(d)(3) of the Social Security Act (“Act”) explicitly require that LTC Facilities develop and maintain an infection control program that is designed, constructed, equipped and maintained in a manner to protect the health and safety of residents, personnel and the general public.

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HIT Consultant

JUNE 3, 2024

Leadership who fully understands the front-line realities can make informed decisions that significantly impact what actually happens in the clinic. Oftentimes I see new providers getting involved in VBC contracts without fully understanding the amount of resources that are needed to properly execute. The information overload is real.

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HIPAA Journal

APRIL 13, 2022

Resources for Human Development Reports Breach Affecting 46,673 Individuals. The Philadelphia, PA-based national human services nonprofit organization, Resources for Human Development (RHD), has recently confirmed that a hard drive containing the protected health information of 46,673 individuals has been stolen.

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Verisys

JULY 23, 2024

– The best resource for monthly healthcare regulatory compliance updates. Additional information and member states can be found on the NLC website. Additional information can be located on the Board of Pharmacy website. OR Medical Board Report (page 2) Disclaimer: This information has been gathered from a variety of sources.

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Verisys

JULY 23, 2024

– The best resource for monthly healthcare regulatory compliance updates. Additional information and member states can be found on the NLC website. Additional information can be located on the Board of Pharmacy website. OR Medical Board Report (page 2) Disclaimer: This information has been gathered from a variety of sources.

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Verisys

MARCH 12, 2024

– The best resource for monthly healthcare regulatory compliance updates. Beginning January 3, 2024, in order for states to comply with federal Affordable Care Act requirements, Maryland Medicaid programs must deny any pharmacy claim in which the prescriber is not actively enrolled in Medicaid. The information is fluid and evolving.

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HIT Consultant

OCTOBER 21, 2024

Whether analyzing internal data or seeking external insights, benchmarking helps leadership teams make informed decisions for improving processes and practices. Whether it’s optimizing scheduling protocols or improving resource allocation, benchmarking provides a data-driven foundation for making informed decisions across the organization.

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HIT Consultant

MARCH 19, 2024

– These advancements aim to improve personalized care, radiology workflows, information accessibility, and ultimately, empower individuals to take charge of their health. Advancements in Generative AI for Personalized Care, Radiology, and Information Access Here’s a breakdown of six key takeaways from Google Health’s Check Up: 1.

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Physician Credentialing Company

NOVEMBER 8, 2024

Well, every piece of information you’re looking for about CAQH will be discussed in this article. There are various platforms that it provides that help healthcare providers and payers obtain and verify information. Insurance companies and hospital organizations can check providers’ information on this platform.

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Healthcare IT Today

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

This highlights the urgent need to protect patient information by implementing robust cybersecurity measures. This approach helps you use your resources wisely by creating detailed plans that lay out specific actions, assign responsibilities, and set timelines for when things need to be done.

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HIPAA Journal

DECEMBER 1, 2022

The extent to which protected health information has been compromised is not yet known. This post will be updated as and when further information about the incident becomes available. Stanley Street Treatment and Resources Discloses October 2021 Data Breach. Notifications were issued on November 14, 2022.

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HIPAA Journal

JUNE 8, 2023

The Iowa Department of Health and Human Services has announced there have been three separate breaches of the protected health information of Iowa Medicaid recipients in the past two months – two hacking incidents and an impermissible disclosure, all three of which involved third-party contractors.

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HIT Consultant

OCTOBER 2, 2024

It helps inform updates to trial design and processes, it ensures critical data is collected to determine the safety and efficacy of an investigational product, and it supports patient retention for the duration of the trial. Eben Scanlon, Chief Customer Officer at OneStudyTeam Patient engagement is critical on several levels.

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Bill of Health

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

3 ICESCR ) for the full realization of the right to health. In low- and middle-income countries like Kenya and Nigeria , individuals living in urban informal settlements tend to use low-cost private health care services, especially when public health care services are unavailable.

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Healthcare Law Blog

JANUARY 26, 2024

For additional information on a particular topic, links to helpful resources have been provided in the footnotes. While this reporting requirement will be new for many privately owned entities, the good news is that the BOIR is fairly simple, and FinCEN has confirmed that any information submitted in a BOIR will be confidential.

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Healthcare IT Today

APRIL 2, 2024

This announcement follows the recent launch of BrainCheck’s next-generation platform and 3-minute screening solution, which empowers clinicians to screen and monitor patients’ cognitive function anytime, anywhere. “We For more information about BrainCheck and its innovative cognitive assessment solutions, please visit braincheck.com.

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Verisys

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

– The best resource for monthly healthcare regulatory compliance updates. Please visit the Office of the Attorney General’s CURES Website to access the Data Submission guide for Dispensers and for additional updates and informational bulletins. Additional information about joining the IMLC can be located on the IMLC website.

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Verisys

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

– The best resource for monthly healthcare regulatory compliance updates. Please visit the Office of the Attorney General’s CURES Website to access the Data Submission guide for Dispensers and for additional updates and informational bulletins. Additional information about joining the IMLC can be located on the IMLC website.

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