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XiFin RPM Achieves HITRUST r2 Certification for Enhanced Information Security

HIT Consultant

a healthcare information technology solutions provider, has announced that its revenue cycle management (RCM) solution, XiFin RPM, has once again earned the HITRUST r2 Certification. – The HITRUST r2 Certification is widely recognized as the most rigorous standard for information security in the healthcare industry. .

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Code Red: Healthcare Cybersecurity in a Post-Chevron World

HIT Consultant

These interpretations have led to the development of detailed guidelines and enforcement actions to ensure compliance. This would directly tie cybersecurity compliance to federal healthcare funding, compelling hospitals and healthcare providers to adopt robust cybersecurity measures.

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HHS Urged to Extend Deadline for Compliance with Cures Act Information Blocking Requirements

HIPAA Journal

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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How Students Can Master Healthcare Information Technology Skills

HIT Consultant

Healthcare Information Technology, or HIT, is a field where gaining knowledge is particularly challenging. So, how can students master healthcare information technology skills? Second, HIT is necessary for regulatory compliance. Here are some ways to acquire such knowledge!

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OCR: HIPAA Security Rule Compliance Can Prevent and Mitigate Most Cyberattacks

HIPAA Journal

There was a 45% increase in hacking/IT incidents between 2019 and 2020, and in 2021, 66% of breaches of unsecured electronic protected health information were due to hacking and other IT incidents. The post OCR: HIPAA Security Rule Compliance Can Prevent and Mitigate Most Cyberattacks appeared first on HIPAA Journal.

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The Future of Revenue Cycle Management (RCM) in Healthcare: 4 Key Trends to Watch in 2025

HIT Consultant

Among the key trends shaping RCM in 2025 are: Rising Costs Driven by Cybersecurity and Regulatory Compliance Demands and Increasing Patient Bad Debt Rates The cost of doing business is increasing. As the industry continues to evolve, RCM providers and their customers face a complex web of challenges and opportunities.

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Laboratory and Pathology Information Blocking Concerns

Healthcare Law Blog

We spoke about the federal information blocking rules, and highlighted how some actors are still engaging in conduct that the rules were intended to discourage, in part due to the lack of enforcement rules. Attendees were concerned that, with the enforcement rules pending, some actors are continuing to engage in information blocking.