Healthcare IT Today

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

The acquisition of SMEDIX will: Strengthen Perficient’s healthcare industry software development capabilities and capacity with enhanced agile software design, development, testing, and support for biomedical and healthcare customers, enhancing patient care, reducing costs, and accelerating innovation Broaden Perficient’s clinical diagnostic and medical (..)

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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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American Medical Compliance

MARCH 15, 2024

Among the various areas of compliance, Fraud, Waste, and Abuse (FWA) compliance stands out as a critical pillar. Therefore, for healthcare providers to prevent these charges from happening, understanding FWA compliance is essential. In this comprehensive guide, we delve into FWA compliance in healthcare.

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Healthcare It News

JANUARY 31, 2024

WHY IT MATTERS In the new report, Deloitte researchers said 70% of the executives surveyed were highly focused on data availability, quality, compliance, security and privacy during implementation, but they "may miss the imperative." Justin Norden, partner at GSR Ventures, genAI will see massive growth and wider adoption this year.

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HIPAA Journal

OCTOBER 4, 2022

The deadline for compliance with the information blocking requirements of the 21 st Century Cures Act is October 6, 2022, after which the HHS can impose financial penalties and healthcare providers will be subject to appropriate disincentives if they are determined to have failed to facilitate the easy digital sharing of patient data.

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Healthcare IT Today

JANUARY 6, 2023

Because penalties for information blocking – that is, any practice that interferes with access, exchange, or use of electronic health data – are tied to the definition of EHI. The expanded definition of EHI now includes virtually any health information tied to an individual that is used in decision making. Key policy considerations.

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HIT Consultant

APRIL 29, 2024

Expanded Breach Definition: The rule now encompasses unauthorized access or disclosure of identifiable health information, providing broader protection for consumers. Improved Readability: The revised rule simplifies language for better comprehension and promotes compliance.

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Healthcare It News

JANUARY 6, 2023

According to Odia Kagan, partner and chair of GDPR compliance and international privacy for Fox Rothschild LLP, the decision means: The company can no longer rely on a legal basis of contractual necessity to run behavioral ads and will instead have to ask users for their consent. Under the new U.S.

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Compliance Now

APRIL 6, 2022

The new proposed rules change the definition of affordability for purposes of qualifying for the federal subsidy. The proposed rules also adjust the definition of minimum value. As with the affordability rules, these revisions will take into account family coverage when determining if a plan provides minimum value.

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Healthcare It News

AUGUST 9, 2022

As a centralized service, it was possible to engage with a broad consortium of departments such as legal, finance, marketing, compliance and physician affairs to develop models, learn about the nuances of implementing telehealth as an embedded service and engage with clinical leadership on the opportunities.

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Bill of Health

JUNE 13, 2023

They set out several pre-market compliance obligations. Another challenging aspect is to align definitions and standards. Alongside this horizontal international alignment of definitions, European bodies should ensure the complementarity between horizontal and sectoral approaches.

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American Medical Compliance

APRIL 17, 2024

The following CLABSI Prevention and Compliance Training educates healthcare providers (HCP) on the definition of CLABSI. American Medical Compliance is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing education to physicians. AMA PRA Category 1 Credits.

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American Medical Compliance

JULY 9, 2024

The Medicare FWA Compliance Training aims to educate healthcare providers (HCP) on the definitions of fraud, waste, and abuse in the context of Medicare. American Medical Compliance is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education to physicians.

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Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

DECEMBER 18, 2020

The relationship between security and HIPAA-compliance. Endpoint security is vital, even as 'the definition of endpoint itself has changed ' Mount Sinai-linked computer pads keep patients at home during COVID-19. A lot of things have to line up for remote monitoring to work well. How to maintain security in IoT connectivity.

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American Medical Compliance

AUGUST 14, 2024

Get Certified American Medical Compliance (AMC) is a leader in the industry for compliance, Billing, and HR solutions. To become certified, please visit us at: American Medical Compliance (AMC). ” This broad definition underscores the variety of ways in which a child’s well-being can be compromised.

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Healthicity

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

Reporting incidents of potential fraud should be on every compliance professional’s radar (because it’s definitely on the OIG ’s).

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Compliancy Group

JANUARY 3, 2024

This article discusses the issues related to medical billing compliance policy and the steps for providers to maintain financial integrity and adherence to all requirements. Medical billing compliance ensures that providers and administrators engage in ethical and accurate billing practices.

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HIPAA Journal

JANUARY 1, 2023

However, the most complex areas of HIPAA compliance for employers are the Administrative Simplification Regulations in Title II. However, the definition of Protected Health Information (also in §160.103) excludes “employment records held by a Covered Entity in its role as an employer.”

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HIPAA Journal

JULY 19, 2023

HIPAA compliance laws set the standards for protecting sensitive patient data that healthcare providers, insurance companies, and other covered entities must adhere to. You can use our HIPAA Law Compliance Checklist to check your compliance requirements and avoid HIPAA violations.

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HIPAA Journal

APRIL 29, 2024

While the Health Breach Notification Rule has been in effect for more than a decade, the FTC has only recently started enforcing compliance. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) issued a final rule on April 26, 2024, that updates the FTC Health Breach Notification Rule.

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HIPAA Journal

NOVEMBER 17, 2022

HIPAA Journal is conducting interviews with healthcare professionals and service providers to find out more about their compliance journeys, how the HIPAA Rules have affected their working lives, and the successes and challenges they have faced with HIPAA compliance. Tell the readers about your career in the healthcare industry.

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MRO Compliance

MARCH 30, 2023

Key takeaways from my article include: Definitions and data sharing parameters for substance abuse must be revamped. Definitions of key terms within the two rules don’t match. There is no definition of “reproductive health data” included in most of the rules and laws we’re seeing pass.

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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. And they’d be partly right.

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Total Medical ComplianceHIPAA

DECEMBER 16, 2024

Other than Notice of Privacy Practices, compliance with the Final Privacy Rule must be adhered to by December 23, 2024. Key Provisions and Definitions The Final Rule introduced new safeguards for reproductive health information, emphasizing the importance of maintaining confidentiality in a complex legal landscape.

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MedTrainer

MAY 22, 2024

Controlled dangerous substances (CDS) have extremely strict compliance regulations due to the high potential of abuse associated with them. To maintain compliance, staff must complete specific training, adhere to strict policies, and obtain DEA (Drug Enforcement Agency) licensure for providers to prescribe controlled dangerous substances.

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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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Verisys

MAY 13, 2024

– The best resource for monthly healthcare regulatory compliance updates. Compliance Updates: May 2024 Overlook: Board Updates Arizona : Legislation has been passed to update the requirements of Physician Assistants and supervision requirements. This legislation also updates the definition and details of supervision agreement.

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Total HIPAA

AUGUST 8, 2022

We recently hosted a webinar, “Annual HIPAA Requirements and Security Standards,” in which we discussed annual HIPAA requirements, document review, and the compliance procedures you need to have in place to prevent breaches and pass audits. . These terms have some overlap, and their definitions are ever-expanding. Risk Assessments.

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HIT Consultant

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

It simplifies the process by providing easy-to-understand definitions of clinical specialties and medical terms. Guide: Transforming Care Search with Conversational AI Powered by large language models and natural language processing, Guide offers a user-friendly and intuitive experience for members searching for care.

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MedTrainer

DECEMBER 7, 2023

State-specific governing bodies, such as the Bureau of Facility Standards , provide oversight with certain standards, adding a layer of complexity to successfully managing healthcare compliance in Idaho. Continue reading this overview for key aspects of healthcare compliance specific to the state of Idaho.

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Healthcare IT Today

MAY 13, 2024

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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YouCompli

JANUARY 16, 2024

A simple and effective approach is to survey key stakeholders by asking, “ How has the compliance team been most effective and valuable to you ?” There are three areas that support moving from a reactive to a proactive compliance program. Does the corporation’s compliance program work in practice?

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HIPAA Journal

OCTOBER 5, 2022

Resources have been shared to help HIPAA-regulated entities achieve compliance with the HIPAA Security Rule, but there are insufficient resources provided specifically for smaller healthcare organizations and suggests the suggested resources could be better organized to improve the utility of the publication. Now that H.R.

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Healthcare IT Today

MARCH 27, 2024

While we happily helped many health IT professionals find jobs and healthcare organizations fill their health IT positions, our focus has definitely moved from growing the job board to the content, podcasts, and videos we have been doing on Healthcare IT Today. In fact, it was integral to the growth of Healthcare IT Today.

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MedTrainer

JULY 29, 2024

I’ve taken a deep dive into the policy (like any compliance professional would), and I’ve distilled the important information below, along with my proposed changes for documents and training to better meet the HIPAA 2024 changes. See how MedTrainer can streamline your compliance.

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Total Medical ComplianceHIPAA

MAY 13, 2024

The Office for Civil Rights (OCR) has refined the definition of “person” in this updated regulation, including various entities such as natural persons, trusts, partnerships, corporations, etc.

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American Medical Compliance

JULY 9, 2024

The Ethical Practices in Assisted Living Training aims to educate healthcare providers (HCP) on the definition of ethics in the context of assisted living. American Medical Compliance is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education to physicians.

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