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7 tips to prepare your healthcare organization for AI in 2025

Healthcare It News

Develop guiding principles Don’t start your AI project from scratch; instead, build upon your existing privacy, security and compliance frameworks while adding AI-specific considerations. ” Healthcare organizations already have strong foundations in IT governance, privacy, security and user experience.

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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. Other sectors of the government are addressing this issue by adopting more stringent models that HHS should consider.

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The 7 Elements of an Effective Hospital Compliance Program | symplr

Symplr

In November 2023, the Office of Inspector General (OIG) issued updated General Compliance Program Guidance , marking a significant evolution in the standards governing healthcare compliance. 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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Choosing the Right Policy Management Software for Healthcare

Healthcare Blog

Choosing the Best Healthcare Compliance Software for Your Business In todays high-stakes healthcare landscape, staying compliant is not only a regulatory requirement but an essential part of protecting your patients, your staff, and your reputation. Thats where healthcare compliance software comes in.

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3 Key Elements of the OIG’s Nursing Home Compliance Framework

Healthicity

Compliance professionals in the nursing home sector are well aware of the many ways government agencies survey, audit, and enforce regulatory compliance. Nursing homes have seen significant enforcement over the last few years, and the U.S.

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

Healthcare IT Today

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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Enhancing Oversight with Compliance Monitoring Tools

Compliancy Group

A Deep Dive into the Features and Benefits of a Compliance Monitoring Platform The American Hospital Association reports that hospitals and PAC providers spend nearly $39 billion annually on administrative tasks associated with compliance in various domains. From hiring and safety to data governance, it all matters.