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7 tips to prepare your healthcare organization for AI in 2025

Healthcare It News

As the healthcare industry faces growing patient demand , artificial intelligence (AI) and automation are giving hospitals and health systems the opportunity to rethink how they deliver care. However, many organizations struggle with where and how to deploy these technologies.

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The Limits of HIPAA Auditing and What Needs to Change

Healthcare IT Today

Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) typically only assesses eight out of 180 HIPAA provisions during audits, leaving hospitals and healthcare organizations exposed to significant compliance and security risks. A recent report revealed that the Office for Civil Rights (OCR) at the U.S.

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U.S. Healthcare Compliance Frameworks: A Guide for International Vendors

Compliancy Group

must also be mindful of these healthcare compliance frameworks. A Compliance Framework for the U.S. Keep data secure : Hospitals, private practices, and other healthcare organizations must be constantly vigilant of data breaches. Data security compliance regulations ensure the protection of sensitive information.

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The 7 Elements of an Effective Hospital Compliance Program | symplr

Symplr

It has been 16 years since they last touched guidance for an industry-specific entity and 26 years since OIG issued the original Compliance Program Guidance for Hospitals. These enhancements are not just a mere update but a clarion call for hospitals to re-evaluate and fortify their compliance frameworks.

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How to Conduct Effective Compliance Audits 

American Medical Compliance

From small clinics to expansive hospital systems, healthcare providers must navigate a complex web of federal, state, and local regulations designed to protect patient care. Shockingly, over $54 billion is stolen each year through scams targeting patients and insurance companies with fraudulent medical charges, according to the NHCAA.

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Considerations and Safeguards Addressing Potential Vulnerabilities in Connected Medical Devices and the Internet of Things (IoT)

Healthcare IT Today

Concerns related to security risks and the IT organization’s ability to respond to them are significant, particularly in hospitals. It also means regularly testing and reviewing their devices against HIPAA, GDPR, NIST, and other healthcare security, privacy, and compliance frameworks.

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Choosing the Right Policy Management Software for Healthcare

Healthcare Blog

But compliance management is complex, time-consuming, and often overwhelming without the right systems in place. Thats where healthcare compliance software comes in. Healthcare compliance software provides a defensible record of compliance activities.