Compliancy Group
JULY 25, 2023
The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) has been in effect since 1996, aiming to protect the privacy and security of patients’ protected health information (PHI). While healthcare organizations are responsible for implementing HIPAA policies, healthcare employees must also understand that these regulations extend beyond their organization’s boundaries.
Healthicity
JULY 26, 2023
The U.S. Health and Human Services Office of Inspector General (OIG) said it best: “An ongoing evaluation process is critical to a successful compliance program.” With 2023 halfway over, it’s a great time to pause and reflect on your compliance program’s wins and areas of opportunity for the remainder of the year.
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Healthcare Blog
JULY 26, 2023
Centralized management of healthcare policies solves compliance and efficiency problems for healthcare organization policymakers and employees. Hospitals and other organizations are responsible for creating and maintaining policies for patient safety and delivering quality care. Nurses and other healthcare employees must access, read, and follow healthcare policies when caring for patients.
Medisys Compliance
JULY 24, 2023
Evaluation and management (E/M) services play a crucial role in the practice of internists, and accurate coding for these visits is essential for the financial well-being of medical practice. However, determining the appropriate level of billing for an E/M code can be challenging for many physicians. In this comprehensive guide, we will outline the coding guidelines for evaluation and management services in internal medicine, focusing on the documentation standards and the elements that drive th
Speaker: Simran Kaur, Co-founder & CEO at Tattva.Health
AI is transforming clinical trials—accelerating drug discovery, optimizing patient recruitment, and improving data analysis. But its impact goes far beyond research. As AI-driven innovation reshapes the clinical trial process, it’s also influencing broader healthcare trends, from personalized medicine to patient outcomes. Join this new webinar featuring Simran Kaur for an insightful discussion on what all of this means for the future of healthcare!
Verisys
JULY 27, 2023
Achieving Transparency: How to Close A Critical Gap in Healthcare Compliance Continuous Data Monitoring is Key to Patient Safety Employing quality providers results in better patient outcomes. And better outcomes affect your bottom line in many ways: Patient safety and satisfaction Higher reimbursement rates Reputational supremacy Physician attraction and retention However, maintaining a dedicated staff of quality providers, support staff, and reputable suppliers of goods and services can be
Healthcare IT News - Telehealth
JULY 24, 2023
Dhruv Suyamprakasam is CEO and founder of virtual healthcare company iCliniq. Its physician panel consists of more than 3,500 doctors from more than 80 specialties in the U.S., UK, UAE, India, Singapore and Germany. He believes ChatGPT and other artificial intelligence models like it are not a threat to healthcare but an enhancement. And he says the benefits are only beginning.
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Healthcare Dive
JULY 25, 2023
The lawsuit filed in a California district court alleges the health insurer used the technology to “deny payment in batches of hundreds or thousands at a time,” violating state law.
Digital Health News
JULY 26, 2023
Swedish company Ortivus said it is ready to “re-initiate” its MobiMed EPR system for British customers affected by a cyber attack last Tuesday.
MRO Compliance
JULY 25, 2023
MRO Addition to the Peer Review Program AAOE Adds the MRO Clinics Disability & FMLA Forms and MRO Clinics Release of Information by MRO to the Peer Review Program™ for Orthopedic and Musculoskeletal Vendors. AAOE’s Peer Review Process creates a unique opportunity for vendors to enhance their reputation and foster deeper, more meaningful relationships with prospective clients.
Healthcare It News
JULY 28, 2023
Since its go-live in June, St. Peter's Health in Helena, Montana said that it has received feedback that patients are having trouble accessing their health information, scheduling appointments and processing referrals in MyChart. WHY IT MATTERS In June, St. Peter’s patients gained access to MyChart through an Epic Community Connect partnership with SCL Health, which is now part of Intermountain Health.
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Based on comprehensive survey data from diverse healthcare providers, the 2025 HIPAA Benchmark Report delivers actionable intelligence for modern compliance programs. This report examines how organizations are restructuring HIPAA Privacy Programs to address emerging regulatory requirements. Through analysis of staffing models, program operations, and breach management protocols, it provides a clear picture of current best practices.
Healthcare Dive
JULY 28, 2023
A data breach earlier this year has affected tens of millions of individuals to date, and also compromised the sensitive personal and medical information of Medicare seniors.
Bill of Health
JULY 26, 2023
Image courtesy of Matthew “Hezzy” Smith. By Matthew “Hezzy” Smith Bangladesh, at the frontlines of global climate change, provides a critical litmus test for advocacy to ensure that persons with disabilities are included in climate change mitigation and adaptation. The disastrous effects of last summer’s historic flooding in the Sunamganj and Sylhet districts on persons with disabilities show that while the country’s laws and policies gesture toward inclusion, considerabl
Healthcare IT News - Telehealth
JULY 28, 2023
Waikato, Thames Hospitals implement Altera's anaesthesia info management system Altera Digital Health announced the launch of its anaesthesia information management system across the Waikato and Thames hospitals of Te Whatu Ora in New Zealand. This comes a year after the company bagged the contract to deliver the anaesthesia solution, the cloud-based Provation iPro.
Healthcare It News
JULY 26, 2023
In a new report released this week, researchers with the Sequoia Project showed how meaningful improvements in health information access for patients, caregivers and care partners are critical to boosting interoperability. WHY IT MATTERS During months of direct research, the Sequoia Project's Consumer Voices Workgroup facilitated discussions and polls focused on patient and provider experiences using electronic health record-based patient portals as the vehicle for accessing, using and shari
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Every health care provider that accepts federal payments must screen for excluded providers. Use this sample Exclusion Screening Checklist and Compliance Policy to evaluate and improve your organization’s compliance with the law. Payments from Medicare, Medicaid, and TriCare trigger screening requirements that may extend to employees, contractors, volunteers, board members, and network providers.
Healthcare Dive
JULY 26, 2023
With the release of HealthScribe, AWS is the latest tech giant to leverage the futuristic algorithms to streamline medical notetaking for physicians.
Bill of Health
JULY 28, 2023
By Ameet Sarpatwari , Alexander Egilman , and Aaron S. Kesselheim Each month, members of the Program On Regulation, Therapeutics, And Law (PORTAL) review the peer-reviewed medical literature to identify interesting empirical studies, policy analyses, and editorials on health law and policy issues. Below are the citations for papers identified from the month of June.
Healthcare IT News - Telehealth
JULY 25, 2023
Community Health Systems operates more than 80 affiliated hospitals and more than 1,000 outpatient sites of care in 16 states. THE PROBLEM The massive health system recently set three goals: Improve patient outcomes by monitoring and actively managing patients with chronic diseases, with a specific focus on remote medication titration to get more patients to guidelines.
Healthcare It News
JULY 26, 2023
Healthcare information technologies like AI-driven decision support and patient outreach tools can enable hospitals and health systems to achieve improved outcomes through proactive, predictive patient oversight, some health IT experts contend. Why is proactive, predictive patient oversight important in today's healthcare industry? What role does AI-driven decision support play in this kind of patient oversight?
Speaker: Jennifer Hill
Payroll compliance is a cornerstone of business success, yet for small and midsize businesses, it’s becoming increasingly challenging to navigate the ever-evolving landscape of federal, state, and local regulations. Mistakes can lead to costly penalties and operational disruptions, making it essential to adopt advanced solutions that ensure accuracy and efficiency.
Healthcare Dive
JULY 24, 2023
The analysis comes as private equity investments in healthcare soar and regulators look to crack down on roll-up acquisitions.
MRO Compliance
JULY 26, 2023
Requests for medical records have grown enormously in recent years—and that’s as it should be. Because data allows for better decision-making, patient records are being requested by payers, communities of care, and patients themselves. However, this can sometimes be overwhelming for healthcare provider organizations that are now getting larger and larger volumes of requests from payers which inundate their systems.
Healthcare IT News - Telehealth
JULY 26, 2023
The New York-based company reported a 10% increase in revenue, boosted by an 18% gain from BetterHelp to $292.4 million.
Healthcare It News
JULY 25, 2023
New healthcare technology innovations developed outside the box offer clinicians more tools, including cloud-based telehealth, remote lab testing for infections and enhanced imaging for surgical precision. Google Cloud adds Pager's virtual care platform Pager announced Monday that its 23 million-member-strong virtual care navigation and collaboration platform is available on Google Cloud Marketplace, which means its customers can now access cloud-based tools like artificial intelligence and
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Healthcare communication has evolved from handwritten notes and paper charts to digital tools like EHRs, telemedicine, and AI-powered platforms. This blog explores how these advancements improve patient outcomes, streamline care delivery, and enhance provider collaboration. Learn about the role of mobile health (mHealth) apps, secure messaging, and social media in bridging communication gaps.
Healthcare Dive
JULY 27, 2023
AWS’ Tehsin Syed shared what differentiates HealthScribe from other AI-based medical scribes and how Amazon is approaching tricky questions of accuracy and responsibility around generative AI in healthcare.
Bill of Health
JULY 25, 2023
By David Liebmann Children starting kindergarten in 2023 will be 32 years old in 2050, the year the Paris Climate Accord signatories agreed to reach net zero carbon emissions. Those 32-year-olds will have grown up with signs of climate change appearing everywhere around them. They must learn enough in school about the changing global environment to lead themselves and the next generation into a livable future.
Healthcare IT News - Telehealth
JULY 26, 2023
Irvine, California-based UCI Health this week announced the promotion of Julie Eastman, RN, who will serve as the health system's new chief information officer. WHY IT MATTERS Eastman, who started the job on July 24, has deep expertise in both nursing and information technology, and UCI officials noted her "strong leadership skills and a forward-thinking vision that will shape the future of the technology infrastructure at UCI Health.
Healthcare It News
JULY 24, 2023
Lake County, Ohio's Mentor Hospital opened earlier this month, with Cleveland Clinic's first private 5G network – a 5G millimeter wave network built on an Ericsson platform. In addition to several patient engagement touchpoints, the health system says it's looking to private cellular networks to keep up with healthcare's demand for high speeds, low latency and the need for cybersecurity.
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In healthcare, where patient data protection is paramount, effective vendor risk management isn't just good business—it's essential for maintaining compliance and trust. This comprehensive guide helps healthcare compliance professionals navigate the complexities of third-party vendor relationships in an increasingly interconnected healthcare environment.
Healthcare Dive
JULY 28, 2023
The departure of CFO James Kehoe comes as recent financial results for Walgreens, which is working to transition from a pharmacy chain to a healthcare services company, have underperformed market expectations.
Health Populi
JULY 24, 2023
The retail health landscape continues to grow, now with GNC Health offering a new program featuring telehealth and “curated set” of 40+ generic prescription drugs commonly used in urgent care settings. The services are available to members of GNC’s new-and-improved loyalty program, GNC PRO Access , which is priced at a fixed fee of $39.99 for one year’s membership.
Healthcare IT News - Telehealth
JULY 26, 2023
The use of voice interfaces to follow up with discharged patients at home can extend care and reduce readmissions, said Freddie Feldman, director of voice and conversational interfaces at Wolters Kluwer.
Healthcare It News
JULY 26, 2023
While facing rising costs and workforce shortages, healthcare systems across Asia-Pacific have been exploring ways to make healthcare services more accessible by shifting to a data and digital-enabled distributed model of care delivery, a new Philips report found. FINDINGS The latest Future Health Index 2023 report by Royal Philips gathered responses from nearly 3,000 healthcare leaders and young professionals in 14 countries.
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Let's discuss the trusty pager—an old favorite that’s losing its shine in hospitals and clinics. While once a staple in hospitals and clinics, pagers now present significant limitations that hinder rather than facilitate communication among healthcare professionals. Healthcare professionals are constantly on the move, and they need communication tools that can keep up with their fast-paced lives.
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