Healthcare It News

MAY 4, 2023

"There are many reasons for this disparity, but behavioral health’s absence from the incentives provided by the Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health Act of 2009 certainly left many facilities at the back of the line for technology and funding." There’s a training issue.

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American Medical Compliance

MARCH 19, 2025

The Mastering Healthcare Documentation Training teaches healthcare providers how to create comprehensive, accurate medical records that enhance patient care, ensure legal compliance, and drive quality improvement. American Medical Compliance designates this activity for a maximum of 0.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits.

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Bill of Health

JANUARY 23, 2023

As one researcher recalls, “No one was interested in Ebola” until a 2009 laboratory accident when a German researcher working with Ebola at a BSL4 accidentally pricked her finger. In other words, research was conducted (who knows why), without “an approved treatment nor a postexposure prophylaxis (PEP) …for Ebola hemorrhagic fever” existing.

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Healthcare IT Today

DECEMBER 20, 2024

Finding an EHR Partner Dr. Davis began his search for an EHR solution before the start of the Meaningful Use incentives in 2009. Back then, most of those systems were built for compliance and not built for ease-of-use. I tried about five different EHRs starting back in 2007, said Dr. Davis.

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Hall Render

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

Since 2009, the FCA’s anti-retaliation provision,(codified at 31 U.S.C. Prior to 2009, the FCA’s anti-retaliation provision more simply prohibited retaliation against an employee for conduct that was “in furtherance of an action under this section.” This category of individuals is sometimes called a “fraud alert employee.”

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HIPAA Journal

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

The HHS’ Office for Civil Rights (OCR) has published a report it sent to Congress that details its HIPAA enforcement activities in 2021, which provides insights into the state of compliance with the HIPAA Privacy, Security, and Breach Notification Rules.

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HIPAA Journal

JANUARY 12, 2024

The key provisions of the HIPAA Omnibus Rule were: Make business associates of covered entities directly liable for HIPAA compliance. Although effective in March 2013 , some of the changes were already in force due to Interim Rules having been issued following the passage of the HITECH Act in 2009.

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HIT Consultant

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

Comply With Standards: Not only do security information and compliance programs protect patient data, but they also help healthcare organizations remain competitive. Prior to that, they worked at East Sussex County Council as a School ICT Applications Manager from September 2009 to June 2011.

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AIHC

APRIL 10, 2024

Checklist for Individual & Small Group Practices Written by: Nancie Lee Cummins, CFE, CHA, CIFHA, OHCC, CHCM, CHCO, CORCM This article provides an overview of Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health Act (HITECH) and basic checklist of policies and procedures for compliance of smaller health care organizations.

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Total HIPAA

MARCH 7, 2023

Health insurance agents became covered under HIPAA with the HITECH Act of 2009. Besides the moral and ethical obligation to protect American PHI, here are three reasons in favor of having a strong HIPAA compliance plan- beyond just annual training. Competitive Advantage : HIPAA compliance can be a differentiator for insurance agents.

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HIPAA Journal

SEPTEMBER 20, 2022

Any members of the workforce involved in the destruction process, or who supervise other members of the workforce responsible for destructing medical records in compliance with HIPAA must receive training on the PHI destruction policies and procedures. How to Destruct Medical Records in Compliance with HIPAA.

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MedTrainer

JANUARY 12, 2024

At its core, healthcare compliance ensures the quality of care, patient safety, and integrity of healthcare systems. Over the years, healthcare compliance has evolved significantly, driven by changing regulations, advances in technology, and a growing emphasis on patient-centric care. What is Healthcare Compliance?

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HIPAA Journal

MARCH 20, 2025

The HIPAA Journal has compiled healthcare data breach statistics from October 2009, when the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Office for Civil Rights (OCR) started publishing summaries of healthcare data breaches on its website. This page is regularly updated to reflect the latest healthcare data breach statistics.

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MedTrainer

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

When it comes to healthcare delivery, compliance is not just a matter of ticking boxes; it’s the backbone of patient trust and safety. In this blog post, we’ll explore the many reasons why healthcare compliance isn’t just important — it’s vital. What Is Healthcare Compliance?

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Compliancy Group

MARCH 12, 2024

must also be mindful of these healthcare compliance frameworks. A Compliance Framework for the U.S. healthcare compliance framework serves these purposes: Protect patient privacy : Health records and protected health information must remain confidential and private, with only essential providers and personnel having access to it.

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MedTrainer

MARCH 28, 2024

Healthcare compliance. Just as perplexing is who is responsible for compliance in healthcare organizations. The answer has as many layers as the definition of compliance itself. The answer has as many layers as the definition of compliance itself. Who in the Organization Is Responsible for Healthcare Compliance?

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HIPAA Journal

FEBRUARY 2, 2023

The rule took effect in 2009, yet compliance has not been enforced. GoodRx also misrepresented HIPAA compliance by displaying a seal on its telehealth services homepage falsely claiming it was in compliance with the HIPAA Rules. That has now changed.

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Total HIPAA

SEPTEMBER 11, 2019

This post aims to answer all of your HIPAA compliance questions. If you’re just learning about HIPAA compliance, or beginning the process of becoming HIPAA compliant, this article will guide you through the initial steps you must take to adhere to the law. What is HIPAA Compliance? Protected Health Information (PHI).

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Compliancy Group

APRIL 15, 2022

Let’s Simplify Compliance Do you need help with HIPAA? Compliancy Group can help! × HIPAA Compliance Simplified. Things became a lot more serious for business associates with the passage of the HITECH Act in 2009 and the Omnibus Rule in 2013. Learn More! × Find Out More! . *We

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The Health Law Firm

JULY 26, 2012

On July 2, 2012 the Officer of Inspector General (OIG) released its Medicare compliance review of West Florida Hospital in Pensacola. However, the overpayments for the years 2009 and 2010 totaled up to $173,000. Official Break Down of the Audit.

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HIPAA Journal

APRIL 26, 2022

However, despite receiving more than 13,000 complaints in the first two years, the Office for Civil Rights failed to bring a single enforcement action – giving Covered Entities the impression that HIPAA compliance was optional rather than mandatory. The passage of the HITECH Act in 2009 had a significant impact on the enforcement of HIPAA.

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HIPAA Journal

JUNE 28, 2022

The Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health (HITECH) Act, part of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009, called for the Secretary of the HHS to create and maintain a list of data breaches involving the unsecured protected health information of 500 or more individuals on its website.

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HIPAA Journal

DECEMBER 31, 2022

To best answer the question what is a HIPAA violation, it is necessary to explain what HIPAA is, who it applies to, and what constitutes a violation; for although most people believe they know what a HIPAA compliance violation is, evidence suggests otherwise. What is HIPAA and Who Does It Apply To? Other Types of HIPAA Law Violation.

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Compliancy Group

JULY 31, 2024

In 2009, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) implemented the Health Breach Notification Rule (HBNR), to provide security protection for consumer digital health information. Since 2009, digital health platforms have grown more complex. The 2009 HBNR definitions of regulated technologies do not cover these newer forms.

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HIPAA Journal

OCTOBER 21, 2022

Consequently, when data breaches occurred due to a lack of compliance by Business Associates, there was no accountability. In two rounds of HIPAA compliance audits, widespread non-compliance was identified, yet no financial penalties were issued.

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HIT Consultant

JANUARY 16, 2024

Quality and compliance are enhanced by minimizing protocol deviations and corrective and preventive actions. Efficient Consent Processes and Reduced Protocol Deviations eConsent significantly streamlines the consent process, ensuring transparency, compliance, and a notable decrease in deviations.

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HIPAA Journal

APRIL 7, 2022

The Department of Health and Human Services’ Office for Civil Rights has released a Request for information (RFI) related to two outstanding requirements of the Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health Act of 2009 (HITECH Act).

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Compliancy Group

JUNE 24, 2024

Among the many tasks of chief information security officers (CISOs), one of the most essential is ensuring the organization’s compliance with IT and cybersecurity regulations in healthcare. In this post, we discuss the critical laws governing healthcare security compliance.

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Healthcare IT Today

DECEMBER 20, 2023

Fragmented Healthcare Data is Costly for Patients and Providers Signed into law by President Obama in 2009, the Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health Act (HITECH) mandated the adoption of Electronic Health Records (EHRs) across healthcare systems.

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HIPAA Journal

FEBRUARY 23, 2022

An Enforcement Rule was introduced in 2006 to tackle noncompliance with HIPAA; and, in 2009, the HHS´ Office for Civil Rights issued its first financial penalty for a violation of HIPAA – CVS Pharmacy Inc. Further Rules have reinforced the importance of HIPAA compliance. being ordered to pay $2.25

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HIPAA Journal

SEPTEMBER 22, 2022

Among other changes to HIPAA, the Final Omnibus Rule introduced amendments to the Enforcement Rule attributable to passage of the HITECH Act in 2009. The HITECH Act mandated a four tier penalty structure for HIPAA violations and new minimum and maximum penalties for violating HIPAA.

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Healthcare Compliance Blog

FEBRUARY 15, 2022

In 2009 and 2010, further improvements were made to the False Claims Act and its whistleblower provisions. Routine audits should be conducted, and the results of the audits should be reported at the compliance and ethics committee meetings and in reports to the governing body. The post False Claims Act Settlements Exceed $5.6

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The Health Law Firm

JULY 11, 2012

million to settle False Claims Act allegations that occurred between 2004 and 2009. Hospital Self-Reported After Compliance Program Revealed Billing Errors. The hospital self-reported after its own compliance program revealed billing problems for ambulance services.

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MedTrainer

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

Twenty-eight years later, the importance of HIPAA compliance in healthcare has not waned. In this blog, we’ll highlight HIPAA’s influence on healthcare, how to maintain compliance, and ways compliance software can support the ongoing need to follow this important rule.

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Symplr

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

The 2009 Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health (HITECH) Act spurred a wave of both new and replacement EHR purchases in the industry. In 2004, President Bush set a goal for every American to have an electronic health record (EHR) by 2014.

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MedTrainer

JANUARY 26, 2024

What compliance regulation most directly affects the operations of a healthcare provider? HIPAA compliance is a fundamental aspect of healthcare operations in the United States, playing a pivotal role in safeguarding patient privacy and data security. Impacts every employee. Impacts technology used.

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HIPAA Journal

JULY 3, 2024

The Standards for Code Sets are Updated Frequently While the only change to the list of transactions was the addition of code sets for Medicaid pharmacy subrogation transactions in January 2009 , the standards for the code sets used in HIPAA transactions are updated frequently.

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