MedTrainer

JUNE 17, 2022

Unlike what many might assume, education for care providers doesn’t end after graduating from medical school. Healthcare professionals have an important responsibility to continue learning throughout their careers to know about the latest changes in the industry. With that said, what are the benefits of using medical training programs?

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Healthcare It News

NOVEMBER 16, 2022

What do you make of the Advocate Aurora "pixel" breach, which has now led to a lawsuit? People are not only becoming more aware of how their data could and should be shared, but we are becoming more knowledgeable about the vast implications of data sharing, more broadly. And several major U.S. million individuals.

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Healthcare It News

APRIL 18, 2022

"Looking at our innovation and health IT project queue, we saw we had some capital needs and wanted to keep our margins steady despite greater costs associated with COVID-19," said Dr. "It's my job to have a strategy and priorities in place to look for the right tools to address all of these challenges," he added.

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Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

AUGUST 11, 2021

Department of Health and Human Services works to ensure the integrity of federal healthcare programs and to safeguard the health and welfare of those programs' beneficiaries. "As policymakers, we want to look at what telehealth might look like after the pandemic," said Vanlandingham.

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MedTrainer

AUGUST 28, 2023

Compliance with regulatory requirements is not just a necessity for healthcare providers; it’s a critical component of providing safe and ethical care to patients. Healthcare organizations therefore face myriad complex regulations. What Is Healthcare Compliance Software?

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Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

So what does this mean for patients and providers moving forward? Healthcare IT News interviewed Berg to gain some of his telehealth and mobile health expertise. Healthcare IT News interviewed Berg to gain some of his telehealth and mobile health expertise. All of those pages and pages of forms you get at a doctor's office?

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Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

MAY 25, 2021

In business and social circles, communicating with tools such as text messaging, Google Docs and Slack is now par for the course. “Healthcare has always been about that synchronous scheduled appointment in the office, and now more commonly the scheduled video visit,” Parkinson said.

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Healthcare IT Today

APRIL 19, 2024

The world of healthcare is ever-evolving, especially when new technology is being adopted. One such new area is healthcare at home. So let’s take a deeper look into healthcare at home to see how it has evolved over time, the technology that is driving this change, and how it is impacting our patients and providers.

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AIHC

APRIL 10, 2024

As a smaller organization your security measures can be in place whether you have an IT person you have access to as a 1099 employee or a person that is on your own payroll. Let’s start with what HITECH, the acronym for the “ Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health Act.” But, is that really true?

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American Medical Compliance

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

The Indiana Recognizing and Reporting Child Abuse and Neglect Training will educate dental healthcare providers (DHCP) on the signs of child abuse and neglect and how mandatory reporters in Illinois report child abuse and neglect cases. The first step in preventing child abuse and neglect is recognizing the signs.

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MedTrainer

JUNE 28, 2023

You wouldn’t want to have your personal information fall into the hands of the wrong individual. Neither do the patients who come to a healthcare facility for treatment. What Is HIPAA Compliance? How Do You Maintain HIPAA Compliance? Ensuring that sensitive data is protected is of the utmost importance!

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MedTrainer

APRIL 4, 2024

The current Joint Commission changes aim to create less, but more meaningful standards to provide “compliance relief” as healthcare organizations face inflationary pressures and labor shortages. Get a list of The Joint Commission accreditation standards that require training - and a list of courses.

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Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

AUGUST 25, 2021

Healthcare IT News interviewed Mulcare to dig into the reversion to pre-pandemic regulations, the ethics of telemedicine across state lines, what telehealth technologies can do to increase access, and more. At the start of the pandemic, emergency declarations and insurer policies encouraged the shift to telehealth.

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MedTrainer

JUNE 5, 2023

What is USP <800>? The United States Pharmacopeia (USP) <800> General Chapter for Hazardous Drugs Handling in Healthcare Settings focuses on the safe handling of hazardous drugs to protect healthcare workers, patients, and the environment from potential risks associated with these substances.

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Healthcare IT Today

JANUARY 23, 2024

For this four-part series, I interviewed more than a dozen clinicians who work in IT now, asking them in online meetings or over email to offer advice to their peers in clinical settings. Having felt that she had accomplished so much in healthcare delivery, she wanted to try out something new.

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Medisys Compliance

JULY 26, 2022

Hospital administrators, physicians, and members of every healthcare office billing department know that if their practice or hospital provides services to Medicare patients, they must be prepared to potentially receive a request for an audit. CMS also provides documents online to help you further understand the process in more detail.

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Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

APRIL 14, 2020

Among the connected health trends on researchers' radar, of course: "accelerated deployment of telehealth/virtual visits, chatbot assessments, and remote health monitoring." " This term "digital front door" is not a new one, of course. "What other industry does that?"

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MedTrainer

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

What does healthcare compliance in Georgia look like? Knowing how to skillfully navigate these intricacies will set you up for success. Keep reading for resources, tips, and regulations unique to healthcare compliance in Georgia.

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MedTrainer

JUNE 29, 2023

Many healthcare organizations still use old-school methods of compliance tracking: spreadsheets or individual documents that require manual updating. Unfortunately, even the best manual systems aren’t able to keep up with the ever-changing landscape of healthcare compliance standards. What is Compliance Reporting Software?

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Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

APRIL 23, 2021

The pandemic has created an atmosphere in healthcare unlike anything seen before in modern times. This is the sixth instalment in Healthcare IT News ' feature story series, "Health IT Lessons Learned During the COVID-19 Era." "He took a look at my hand to see how well the progression was going.

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Healthcare Law Today

DECEMBER 12, 2022

In this episode of Health Care Law Today, Nate Lacktman and Maureen Stewart are joined by Mark Josephs, Deputy General Counsel of LifeMD to discuss the current regulatory and legal environment for telemedicine companies regarding online subscription services, and the recent investigations by the federal government of these services.

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Healthcare It News

JUNE 10, 2022

Healthcare IT News decided to check in on FDB Vela to learn more about the nation's second e-prescribing network and learn about its progress since launching three months ago. What made FDB decide to launch an e-prescribing network? We interviewed FDB President Bob Katter, who went in-depth on e-prescribing.

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AIHC

MAY 24, 2022

Written by: Joanne Byron , BS, LPN, CCA, CHA, CHCO, CHBS, CHCM, CIFHA, CMDP, COCAS, CORCM, OHCC, ICDCT-CM/PCS Are you an internal auditor conducting “routine” reviews? Have you ever uncovered erroneous or potentially fraudulent evidence? Do you need to convince executives that crime is a potential problem for your organization?

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HIPAA Journal

NOVEMBER 28, 2022

This should come as no surprise given Amazon’s recent acquisitions and the company’s stated ambitions healthcare market. The new service promises to deliver convenience combined with affordability, but Amazon’s latest healthcare venture sets warning bells ringing about patient privacy. Amazon’s Journey into Healthcare.

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Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

APRIL 28, 2020

Even as it pursues big pre-COVID-19 strategic goals – not least its major electronic health record transition from Cerner to Epic , which was announced in February – Atrium's attention has of course more recently been focused on an array of initiatives meant to combat the coronavirus crisis.

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MedTrainer

AUGUST 8, 2022

From medicines to machines, there’s a long list of costs that make the healthcare industry expensive to manage. Provider credentialing is crucial for the success of healthcare companies, but it can push an already strained budget to the brink. What Is Medical Credentialing? The Costs of Not Credentialing.

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MedTrainer

FEBRUARY 13, 2022

From medicines to machines, there’s a long list of costs that make the healthcare industry expensive to manage. Provider credentialing is crucial for the success of healthcare companies, but it can push an already strained budget to the brink. What Is Medical Credentialing? The Costs of Not Credentialing.

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AIHC

APRIL 25, 2022

The information is an overview and should not be used as legal or consulting advice. Health care providers need to look toward long-term telehealth policies, ensure compliance and realize there is remaining work to be done. But, what about using personally owned mobile devices for work?

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MedTrainer

JUNE 5, 2023

Many healthcare providers might remember rumblings of the MATE Act back in 2021, when the legislation was originally proposed. Are you taking steps to comply with the DEA MATE Act? Here’s what you need to know, and how to keep your staff compliant. Here’s what you need to know, and how to keep your staff compliant.

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Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

MARCH 26, 2021

Hospitals across the country have been slammed with challenges over the course of the past 12 months as the COVID-19 pandemic has ravaged the U.S., You can read past installments at this special theme portal. Over the last few years, the healthcare industry has seen a significant increase in cybersecurity attacks. Perry of St.

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AIHC

DECEMBER 2, 2021

Do you have an idea of where I should look or any additional resource I can use to support that an employee should not access his/her own records? Response This is one of those areas that you won't find specifically mentioned (as HIPAA can't address every possible scenario). It most likely should be.

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AIHC

NOVEMBER 9, 2021

Whether you are a Covered Entity or Business Associate, handle it like a boss! In this article, I’m going to introduce you to some ways that you can overcome this challenge in your organization. Security is there to deter the bad guys and to keep out those who should not be in my home (like the in-laws ). Written by: J.

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HIT Consultant

NOVEMBER 28, 2022

Sandy Vega, VP of Medical Staff Services for CHG Healthcare. Provider credentialing is an essential part of healthcare. This slow process has always been problematic, but in our current healthcare climate, it is catastrophic. Data” is of course the buzziest of buzzwords in healthcare today.

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Hall Render

FEBRUARY 18, 2022

CMS may now enforce its COVID-19 vaccination policy for healthcare workers in all 50 states. Federal vaccination mandate begins for healthcare workers in 24 states. How CMS is affecting the future of healthcare. License wait times reach crisis levels for healthcare workers. They’ve got a what ‘Stuck’ where?

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HIT Consultant

JULY 22, 2011

Cloud Computing has Been Playing A Larger Role in Healthcare, but what is Its Security Profile? As more provider organizations look to the cloud computing model, they face a host of security-related questions. From a purely business perspective, cloud computing makes a compelling case for healthcare providers.

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Healthcare IT Today

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

The world of healthcare is constantly changing – both in terms of our tools and inventions and in how we approach things and where our priorities are at. But we also know that being knowledgeable and informed on the entire landscape of healthcare is crucial to being a good Health IT leader who can effectively lead their teams.

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Healthcare IT Today

JANUARY 17, 2024

We asked the Healthcare IT Today community to submit their predictions and we received a wide ranging set of responses that we grouped into a number of themes. Check out our community’s predictions below and be sure to add your own thoughts and/or places you disagree with these predictions in the comments and on social media.

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