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A Look at Changes in the NEW HIPAA Security Rule

Healthcare IT Today

The changes are far overdue as the last revision to the original 2005 HIPAA Security Rule was made in 2013, before the healthcare industry moved to widespread reliance on technology and before many of todays cyber threats were introduced. He is the best-selling author of How to Avoid HIPAA Headaches. www.semelconsulting.com

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Webinar Next Week: 12/14/2022: Solving HIPAA Compliance (Software Demonstration)

HIPAA Journal

Achieving and maintaining compliance with the Privacy, Security, Breach Notification, and Omnibus Rules of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) can be a challenge for HIPAA-regulated entities. One of the easiest approaches is to seek assistance from a third-party compliance company such as Compliancy Group.

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Human Rights Principles in Public Health Emergencies: From the Siracusa Principles to COVID-19 and Beyond

Bill of Health

Towards accountability for human rights violations in public health emergencies First and foremost, the two legally binding instruments that the World Health Assembly is expected to adopt next May, a pandemic treaty and a revised International Health Regulations (2005) , should incorporate the Principles.

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RLDatix Acquires Galen Healthcare Solutions

HIT Consultant

What You Should Know: – RLDatix , the international leader in governance, risk and compliance (GRC) solutions for healthcare, announced today the acquisition of Galen Healthcare Solutions (Galen), the market leader in implementation, optimization, data migration and archival solutions for HIT systems.

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Comprehensive Case Management Training for Healthcare Professionals

American Medical Compliance

American Medical Compliance is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education to physicians. American Medical Compliance designates this activity for a maximum of 2.25 To become certified, please visit us at: American Medical Compliance (AMC).

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Critical Condition: The Increasing Frequency of Ransomware Attacks in Healthcare

Healthcare IT Today

Protecting these organizations from cybercriminals while staying in compliance with federal law can prove to be a daunting task but there are several steps hospital systems across the country are taking to help protect their data and their patients from these bad actors.

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Phreesia Acquires Access eForms, Expanding its Offerings for Acute-Care Hospitals and Continuing to Drive Efficiency and a Better Patient Experience

Healthcare IT Today

Phreesia , a leader in patient intake, outreach, and activation, is pleased to announce it has acquired Access eForms , an innovative electronic forms management and automation provider that helps hospitals across the country streamline workflows, improve compliance, and deliver a better patient experience.

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