HIPAA Journal

MARCH 18, 2022

The Department of Health and Human Services’ Office for Civil Rights explained in its March 2022 cybersecurity newsletter that compliance with the HIPAA Security Rule will prevent or substantially mitigate most cyberattacks.

HIPAA 141

HIPAA Compliance Ransomware Healthcare information Technology 141

Total HIPAA

OCTOBER 3, 2023

When a company effectively communicates the significance of cybersecurity, ensures that team members know how to report suspicious incidents, and implements accurate risk assessments along with clear policies and procedures, we refer to this as a “culture of compliance”. This approach significantly enhances your security measures.

Compliance 98

Compliance Due Diligence HIPAA Compliance Officers 98

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

JUNE 28, 2021

" VanLandingham, who is senior counselor, Medicaid Policy/Acting Health IT at the agency, will be presenting at HIMSS21 this summer, HHS-OIG colleague, Assistant Inspector General for Legal Affairs Lisa Re. Overall, she says she hopes attendees leave their presentation with a sense of what compliance requires.

US Department of Health and Human Services 200

US Department of Health and Human Services Fraud Compliance Medicaid 200

Healthcare It News

OCTOBER 24, 2023

WHY IT MATTERS For healthcare organizations, the use of cookies, tracking technologies, digital advertising and analytics tools that other industries use to drive growth presents serious privacy risks and technical challenges.

HIPAA 273

HIPAA Hospitals Public Health Governance 273

HIPAA Journal

DECEMBER 8, 2022

The tool should be used by any developer of a mobile app that accesses, collects, shares, uses, or maintains information related to an individual’s past, present, or future health. The post FTC and HHS Update Online Compliance Tool for Mobile Health App Developers appeared first on HIPAA Journal. The updated version can be found here.

Compliance 98

Compliance HIPAA FDA Health Insurance 98

MedTrainer

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

Being aware of the newest healthcare compliance rules and regulations is no easy task. You might be wondering if there are critical compliance trainings you’re either missing at your facility or that need revision. Providing consistent compliance training is not only mandatory, but it can help to avoid some of these situations.

Compliance 98

Compliance HIPAA Health Insurance COVID-19 98

MedTrainer

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

Healthcare is a continuously evolving industry, especially when it comes to compliance. Compliance standards are consistently under scrutiny from regulatory organizations, which means healthcare professionals frequently need to refresh, re-train, and learn new concepts and best practices. What Is Microlearning?

Compliance 98

Compliance HIPAA Informed Consent Compliance Officers 98

Healthcare It News

JANUARY 19, 2023

Benchmarking demonstrated the effectiveness of their cybersecurity framework, and compliance helped respondents to establish cybersecurity program goals and more data-driven decision-making. They also found that it helped them to respond to and recover from ransomware attacks.

Ransomware 320

Ransomware COVID-19 Hospitals Compliance 320

Healthcare It News

DECEMBER 5, 2022

"When a patient communicates with a healthcare provider's website where the Facebook Pixel is present on the patient portal login page, the Facebook Pixel source code causes the exact content of the patient's communication with their healthcare provider to be redirected to Facebook in a fashion that identifies them as a patient.

Fraud 299

Fraud HIPAA Compliance Hospitals 299

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

Healthcare providers should adopt a proactive cybersecurity stance, ensuring both patient trust and compliance with industry standards like HIPAA and HITRUST, said George Pappas, CEO of Intraprise Health, a cybersecurity company recently acquired by Health Catalyst.

Telemedicine 186

Telemedicine HIPAA Compliance Ransomware 186

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. Since then, a number of lawsuits have named several major U.S.

HIPAA 335

HIPAA Compliance Hospitals 335

Bill of Health

JANUARY 10, 2022

history, which is now killing more than 100,000 people a year, the country’s outdated and restrictive federal regulatory schemes that pertain to methadone and buprenorphine present a pernicious and persistent barrier to accessing OUD medications. However, during the worst drug poisoning crisis in U.S.

COVID-19 328

COVID-19 Governance Medicaid Medicaid 328

Healthcare It News

AUGUST 9, 2023

If so, how is the disclosure presented? Is it part of a longer disclosure or more clearly presented? How does Google ensure compliance with those terms in the post-deployment context? Do patients have the option to opt-out of having AI used to facilitate their care? If so, how is this option communicated to patients?

Licensing 236

Licensing Hospitals Health Outcomes Governance 236

Bill of Health

APRIL 1, 2022

While the most visible signs of these standards are curb cuts, ramps, and elevators that promote physical access, they are also present in standards for accessibility in web-based material and other forms of media. Accrediting agencies might also play a role in encouraging compliance.

ADA 347

ADA COVID-19 Public Health Compliance 347

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.

Records Management 128

Records Management Regulatory Compliance Compliance HIPAA 128

Bill of Health

OCTOBER 20, 2022

And that mask mandate (when it was in force), did not require high-quality masks, such as N95 respirators, nor did it require domestic travelers to be vaccinated or present a negative test. In Madden, the district court noted that, “on the facts as presently alleged, such an outcome is both foreseeable and not unreasonably remote.”

COVID-19 219

COVID-19 Governance Compliance Public Health 219

YouCompli

OCTOBER 16, 2024

Radiology services can be accompanied by some unique compliance challenges that do not always exist with other types of health care services. The following tips can help compliance professionals as they develop strategies to monitor compliance associated with typical radiology services. Any claim billed with ICD-10 code R51.9

Compliance 52

Compliance Medicare Medicare Hospitals 52

MRO Compliance

JUNE 27, 2024

While downside risk can be daunting, it also presents opportunities for greater financial rewards. Penalties for Non-compliance On the flip side, failing to meet MSSP ACO reporting requirements can result in penalties, including reduced or withheld shared savings, reputational damage, and potential expulsion from the program.

Patient Satisfaction 147

Patient Satisfaction Medicare Medicare Compliance 147

MRO Compliance

MAY 12, 2023

Our team attended, presented, and exhibited at the event along with over 35,000 attendees and 1,200 healthcare technology companies. Our own Chief Innovation Officer, Sanket Baralay, gave an interoperability-based presentation titled Facilitating Seamless Clinical Data Exchange for Optimal Data Usability.

Compliance 130

Compliance 130

HIT Consultant

OCTOBER 11, 2023

Presently, the healthcare staffing industry spends millions of dollars on credentialing as part of the process of qualifying travelers, and the process itself takes two to three weeks or longer, often involving manual processes and complex screenings.

Compliance 105

Compliance 105

Healthcare It News

MAY 25, 2022

In addition, Northwell was able to generate reports showing compliance and symptom status, giving it real-time visibility into the status of the workforce. The vendor's technology also gives Northwell the ability to confidently manage vaccine mandate compliance. This saved us from an unmanageable mountain of manual effort.

COVID-19 281

COVID-19 Compliance Nurses Governance 281

Healthcare It News

JANUARY 30, 2024

" This goes beyond mere compliance with laws or future-proofing systems: It's about creating a healthcare environment where teens, regardless of their background, feel safe, supported and empowered, she added. "But it also presented an opportunity for change," she added.

Compliance 353

Compliance 353

Healthcare It News

AUGUST 4, 2022

It's about making healthcare easier, more accessible, more convenient and more present. This frictionless authentication process not only eliminates the time-consuming process of asking a laundry list of security questions, it also can improve security and compliance.

HIPAA 338

HIPAA Nurses Compliance 338

Medisys Compliance

MARCH 5, 2024

Introduction Cardiology billing presents unique challenges due to evolving regulatory landscapes, complex coding requirements, and the constant scrutiny of payer audits. This article explores into the details of cardiology billing, offering insights into payer audits and reimbursement challenges in cardiology billing.

Medical Billing Outsourcing 105

Medical Billing Outsourcing Medical Billing Compliance Governance 105

Compliancy Group

OCTOBER 9, 2024

The primary place where healthcare organizations go wrong with their compliance efforts is that their compliance programs are reactive versus proactive. Workforce compliance in healthcare involves a comprehensive approach to establishing certain protocols and guidelines and helps maintain a continuously safe working environment.

Compliance 52

Compliance Compliance Officers HIPAA Fraud 52

HIPAA Journal

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

Department of Labor (DOL) has published a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) that revises the current Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulations concerning representatives of employees that can accompany the OSHA Compliance Safety and Health Officer (CSHO) during workplace inspections.

Compliance Officers 96

Compliance Officers Compliance HIPAA 96

Healthcare IT Today

NOVEMBER 29, 2024

This technology, combined with the rising adoption of virtual care delivery , presents opportunities to transform care access and delivery. Privacy considerations extend beyond standard HIPAA compliance. The integration of AI in behavioral health care presents compelling opportunities for improved care delivery and patient outcomes.

Patient Satisfaction 124

Patient Satisfaction Public Health HIPAA Governance 124

HIT Consultant

OCTOBER 9, 2024

Both Particle Health and Epic presented their claims with supporting documentation, ensuring a fair and balanced evaluation. Compliance Monitoring: New compliance monitoring and auditing processes will be implemented to proactively identify potential issues and enhance the Carequality Directory.

Due Diligence 98

Due Diligence Compliance 98

MRO Compliance

JANUARY 14, 2022

Recently I had the opportunity to present a webinar with two of my MRO colleagues, where we explored the future of technology as it relates to health information management (HIM), revenue integrity and clinical data. We discussed what is on the horizon and how to prepare for the future regarding technology, privacy, compliance and security.

Compliance 130

Compliance Governance 130

YouCompli

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

When conducting their periodic risk assessments, most compliance professionals use the OIG’s Work Plan or recent DOJ enforcement actions to help determine how best to deploy time and resources on auditing and monitoring efforts. You can use this information to create your own checklist for compliance audits or proactive monitoring.

Compliance 52

Compliance Medicare Medicare Medicaid 52

YouCompli

OCTOBER 9, 2024

Similar to a football coach, a Compliance Officer is accountable to the organizational leadership and Board for the effectiveness of the compliance program. As the Fourth Quarter approaches, compliance program initiatives must be evaluated before the “final whistle” at the end of the year.

Compliance 52

Compliance Compliance Officers HIPAA 52

HIT Consultant

OCTOBER 10, 2024

In a time when healthcare is always changing, the pharmaceutical sector is under more pressure to ensure patient safety while maintaining compliance with stringent regulatory standards. As the complexity of pharmaceutical delivery rises, technology has become ever more crucial in tracking and safeguarding pharmacological products.

Regulatory Compliance 111

Regulatory Compliance Compliance FDA 111

Total Medical ComplianceHIPAA

OCTOBER 9, 2024

Again, this list is not all inclusive, there will be other issues that will arise and may be present. Hazardous materials, chemicals, and fumes need not be present. Fire hazards may be present- is the fire alarm system working? Are there any slips, trip, or fall hazards now present?

Compliance 59

Compliance HIPAA Public Health Hospitals 59

American Medical Compliance

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

Collaborative care planning empowers patients and families, strengthening trust and engagement. Provide Consistent Support Build trust through consistency by being present and available throughout the patient’s care journey. The post How to Build Trust in End-of-Life Care Discussions appeared first on American Medical Compliance.

Bioethics 86

Bioethics Compliance 86

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

APRIL 15, 2021

"It's unsurprisingly very difficult to stay on top of the complex regulatory landscape," said Viswanathan, noting that Truepill has a compliance team to help. " "The pandemic has been challenging, but with that, it presents an opportunity," said Viswanathan. " agreed Breese.

COVID-19 192

COVID-19 Telemedicine Compliance 192

HIT Consultant

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

Mishandling or misplacing sensitive data can lead to compliance violations, legal repercussions, and reputational damage. Non-compliance not only carries financial penalties but also poses ethical dilemmas and compromises patient trust. Moreover, the importance of regular audits and continuous monitoring cannot be overstated.

Compliance 122

Compliance HIPAA Regulatory Compliance Health Insurance 122

MRO Compliance

OCTOBER 9, 2024

The survey indicated that health systems are finding it difficult to ensure that the data they exchange with payers for risk adjustment purposes is up-to-date and complete, often leading to downstream implications such as payer premium accuracy, payer-provider contracting, compliance, and security.

Regulatory Compliance 147

Regulatory Compliance Governance Compliance 147