Bill of Health

MARCH 13, 2025

This is complemented by the European Medicines Agency (EMA)s Policies 70 and 43 , which further govern access to clinical data for approved medicines. Thus, once that data indicated inefficacy, the EPO concluded the claimed invention lacked the required plausibility under Article 83 EPC (i.e., By contrast, the U.S.

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Healthcare IT Today

JANUARY 30, 2025

The following is a guest article by Mike Garzone, Security Compliance Practice Leader at Impact Advisors , and Marc Johnson, Director, Security Compliance Practice at Impact Advisors Experiencing a disruption is no longer a matter of if in healthcare delivery it is a matter of when.

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Healthcare IT Today

JANUARY 31, 2025

The following is a guest article by Amol Dalvi, VP of Product at Nerdio Healthcare stands at a critical juncture, grappling with the complexities of technological advancement, escalating cyber threats, and increasing demands on its IT infrastructure. This ensures data accuracy, currency, and accessibility across the organization.

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Healthcare IT Today

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

Bill Murphy, Director of Security & Compliance at LeanTaaS Hospitals and health systems store vast amounts of sensitive data, and data security breaches have far-reaching consequences. It’s important to establish strong connections with existing governance forums to secure ownership of risk by functional leaders.

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Healthcare IT Today

MARCH 27, 2025

The following is a guest article by Luke Rutledge, President at Homecare Homebase The allure of AI in healthcare is undeniable. The Risks: Ethics, Bias, and Compliance Challenges AI’s role in healthcare is evolving, but so are its associated challenges.

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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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Healthcare IT Today

NOVEMBER 29, 2024

The following is a guest article by Andy Flanagan , CEO at Iris Telehealth The U.S. Privacy considerations extend beyond standard HIPAA compliance. behavioral health system faces unprecedented strain as patient demand continues to outpace provider availability.

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Hall Render

JANUARY 29, 2025

CMS reminds surveyors to identify when a hospice providers non-compliance with the Medicare Conditions of Participation (CoPs) puts the health and well-being of patients at risk and could indicate the need for a fraud referral to CMS. Hospice providers must stay informed about their states regulations and ensure compliance.

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Healthcare IT Today

NOVEMBER 2, 2024

Each week, we’ll be providing a look back at the articles we posted and why they’re important to the healthcare IT community. Read more… AI’s Place in Physician Compensation and Contract Compliance. Welcome to our Healthcare IT Today Weekly Roundup. NextGen Maintains Its Focus on Steady Improvements and AI.

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Healthcare IT Today

OCTOBER 17, 2024

The following is a guest article b y Erin Weber , Chief Policy and Research Officer at CAQH Accurate provider data is foundational to the healthcare ecosystem. This streamlined approach has reduced the time needed to process rosters by 50%, while improving data accuracy and ensuring compliance across their network.

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MedTrainer

JULY 31, 2024

Healthcare organizations of all sizes and types are increasingly adopting governance, risk, and compliance (GRC) frameworks to address the industry’s complex regulatory landscape and evolving challenges. Implementing GRC for healthcare has substantial benefits for healthcare leaders. What Is Healthcare GRC?

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HIT Consultant

JANUARY 12, 2025

This article explores hyperautomations transformative opportunities and challenges, offering actionable insights to healthcare organizations aiming to leverage this innovative approach. To overcome this challenge, healthcare organizations should prioritize investments in robust data integration tools and governance frameworks.

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MRO Compliance

APRIL 7, 2022

New government regulations never stop in healthcare. For those that may have missed some of the details, we asked Rita Bowen, Vice President, Privacy, Compliance and HIM Policy at MRO , to share with our audience some background on the rule, where it resides and a brief explanation of what it requires in the interview below.

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Healthcare IT Today

DECEMBER 4, 2024

The following is a guest article by Karie Bostwick, VP of People and Compliance at Revenue Enterprises The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) has announced that it wants to ban the inclusion of medical debt data in credit reports to lessen the negative impact of medical debt on credit scores and improve financial outcomes for consumers.

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Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

JUNE 9, 2022

Although not intended to be a comprehensive guide, this article will highlight the regulatory issues that non-physician service providers need to be aware of as they seek to provide telehealth services in Japan. engaging a qualified general compliance manager for marketing). License and approval. 145 of 1960, as amended) (PMD Act).

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Healthcare IT Today

MARCH 18, 2025

Putting in place disciplined, yet practical, data and AI governance structures coupled with ongoing efforts to monitor and improve data quality will help to mitigate these risks. The fundamental investment organizations must make is in data governance (technology plus organizational changes).

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AIHC

DECEMBER 27, 2024

This article explores the legal framework surrounding these practices, emphasizing case law, Federal law, and institutional policies while calling for systemic reform to secure equal protection for all patients from all unwanted and non-consensual intimate encounters before, during, and after elective medical procedures. April 1, 2024.

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Electronic Health Reporter

DECEMBER 11, 2018

MedTrainer is the creator of an all-in-one compliance management suite that encompasses all the tools healthcare professionals need to manage processes, increase departmental collaboration and simplify compliance. The article Health IT Startup: MedTrainer appeared first on electronichealthreporter.com.

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Compliancy Group

MARCH 12, 2025

With such a wide range of potential noncompliance incidents, more compliance officers are exploring ways to combat these penalties so they can respond proactively instead of reactively. Such noncompliance can result in non compliance fines. Using compliance software can prevent upcoding.

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Healthcare IT Today

FEBRUARY 13, 2025

The following is a guest article by Richard Caralli , Senior Cybersecurity Advisor at Axio Cybersecurity regulations often emerge in response to major incidents. The proposed changes aim to modernize regulations and impose stricter compliance measures to address the growing cybersecurity challenges.

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Healthcare IT Today

MARCH 26, 2025

The following is a guest article by Josh Rosaasen , Chief Operating Officer at Locke Bio The rise of direct-to-consumer ( DTC ) telehealth services has revolutionized how patients access medical care and prescriptions. Telehealth providers must align with organizations like LegitScript , which certifies compliance with regulatory standards.

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Hall Render

MARCH 11, 2025

The magnitude of harm : While the government was harmed, the actual damages were quantifiable at $2.75 Government fraud enforcement remains aggressive : Despite this ruling, health care providers should continue prioritizing compliance with Medicare and Medicaid billing regulations.

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Healthcare IT Today

FEBRUARY 18, 2025

This article is a roundup of interesting stories, product announcements, partnerships, research studies, and sales from this year’s event in Nashville. Partnerships Risk management vendor Censinet is collaborating with AWS to develop AI tools for governance, risk, and compliance (GRC). government agencies and contractors.

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Healthcare IT Today

DECEMBER 26, 2024

Check out our community’s Healthcare Cybersecurity predictions: Bill Murphy, Director of Security and Compliance at LeanTaaS As we enter 2025, AI is revolutionizing cyber threats in concerning ways. Patient-centric access controls enabling granular data privacy protections will also be key to maintaining trust and regulatory compliance.

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US Department of Health and Human Services Ransomware Compliance Hospitals 93

Healthcare IT Today

OCTOBER 29, 2024

Additionally, continuous monitoring, patch management, risk assessments, vendor management, regulatory compliance, incident response planning, and user training are crucial. This underscores the need for device manufacturers and healthcare organizations to implement comprehensive cybersecurity and compliance measures.

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Healthcare IT Today

MARCH 21, 2025

The following is a guest article by Mike Hamilton, CISO at Lumifi Cyber Cybercrime was reported to cause $8T in global losses in 2022, and that is expected to rise to $12T by 2027. Risk governance is a weak spot for many organizations. with the addition of the Governance focus area. Documentation is the key.

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Bill of Health

MARCH 10, 2023

In a forthcoming article , we argue that the mere presence of natural gas appliances in the home renders a dwelling uninhabitable due to their potential health harms. This is because code compliance fails to guarantee that ventilation will adequately eliminate combustion by-products from indoor spaces. By Heather Payne and Jennifer D.

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Healthcare IT Today

DECEMBER 21, 2023

The following is a guest article by Mitchell Perry, VP Compliance & Security at Access In the ever-evolving landscape of healthcare IT in US healthcare frameworks, integrating electronic health records (EHRs) has become a cornerstone for providers. If healthcare providers fail to comply, the consequences can be costly.

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AIHC

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

Celebrating the Healthcare Compliance Officer The American Institute of Healthcare Compliance is recognizing healthcare Compliance Officers – hats off to you! The primary goal of a compliance officer is to mitigate risk. This involves investigating complaints and conducting internal auditing and monitoring for compliance.

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Healthcare IT Today

MAY 13, 2024

The following is a guest article by Nitin Kunte, Sr. December 31, 2024 : Deadline for health IT developers to update their technologies in compliance with the new HTI-1 regulations, specifically regarding the DSI certification criterion and the maintenance of certification requirements as detailed in §170.315(b)(11) and its subparts.

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MedTrainer

APRIL 16, 2024

In healthcare, maintaining regulatory compliance is crucial for providing quality patient care and avoiding costly penalties. Healthcare compliance auditing software helps compliance managers prepare their organization for an audit. What is Healthcare Compliance Auditing Software?

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MedTrainer

JULY 5, 2024

Healthcare compliance is a cornerstone of organizational integrity and operational efficiency. For board members steering healthcare institutions, understanding and prioritizing compliance is not merely a legal obligation but can also double as a strategic imperative.

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Medisys Compliance

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

Introduction Radiology billing compliance is a critical aspect of managing a successful radiology practice. With a myriad of regulations and the potential for audits looming, radiologists and billing staff need to have a solid understanding of compliance requirements.

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Medisys Compliance

MARCH 5, 2024

This article explores into the details of cardiology billing, offering insights into payer audits and reimbursement challenges in cardiology billing. This complexity is reflected in the coding and billing requirements set forth by government payers such as Medicare, as well as private insurance companies.

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Healthcare IT Today

APRIL 11, 2023

The following is a guest article by Bal Heroor, CEO and Principal at Mactores The healthcare industry generates enormous amounts of data daily, from electronic health records (EHRs) to medical claims, research studies, wearables, and other digital health devices.

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MedTrainer

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

As a healthcare compliance officer, I have to ensure our governing board is not only informed about compliance matters but also actively engaged even when it competes with other priorities for attention. Report to your governing board with confidence using this template and presentation designed by a compliance professional.

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MedTrainer

APRIL 8, 2024

As a healthcare professional, it is vital to maintain compliance with the 629 legal and regulatory requirements that govern the delivery of quality care. One effective tool to achieve this is through internal healthcare compliance audits. What Is an Internal Healthcare Compliance Audit?

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