HIPAA Journal

AUGUST 2, 2023

Given the number of healthcare data breaches that are now being reported it is no surprise that patients are concerned that their sensitive health information will be obtained by cybercriminals or leaked on the Internet. In the first half of 2023, 339 data breaches of 500 or more records had been reported to the HHS’ Office for Civil Rights, and while that represents a year-over-year decline in data breach incidents, more than 41,450,000 healthcare records have been reported as breached in the f

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Electronic Health Reporter

AUGUST 2, 2023

This article is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. Illegal copying is prohibited. Healthcare revenue integrity refers to ensuring correct and compliant billing, coding, and reimbursement procedures within the healthcare sector. Maximizing revenue and reducing financial risks are the two objectives of healthcare revenue integrity, which leads to […] The article Healthcare Revenue Integrity: The Role of RAC Trackers appeared first on electronichealthreporter.com.

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Healthcare It News

JULY 31, 2023

Data privacy is about more than keeping personal information safe and secure, says Dr. Eric Liederman, Kaiser Permanente's director of medical informatics – it's an essential component for establishing trust with patients that healthcare organizations take personal safety seriously. At the HIMSS 2023 Healthcare Cybersecurity Forum , scheduled for September 7 and 8 in Boston, Liederman will highlight his experiences implementing systems and procedures that foster a culture of privac

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Total HIPAA

AUGUST 2, 2023

In the world of healthcare, patient privacy and data confidentiality are of utmost importance. To ensure the protection of sensitive information related to Substance Use Disorder (SUD) patients, the US Department of Health and Human Services and The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (HHS and SAMHSA) collaborated to create the HIPAA Drug and Alcohol Records Law, also known as 42 CFR Part 2.

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Advertiser: Celo

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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Becker's Health IT

JULY 31, 2023

With healthcare’s shift toward digitization and customer centricity, business and operations risks are also evolving, requiring a rethinking of risk management and controls. As organizations look to transform their operations, they need to be vigilant in anticipating and managing their risks in compliance, operations, finance and technology. Amid these daunting challenges, however, lies opportunity.

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Compliance 97

Healthcare Dive

AUGUST 2, 2023

The government is alleging plan administrator UMR improperly denied thousands of ER and drug screening claims submitted between 2015 and 2018.

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Governance 246

Electronic Health Reporter

AUGUST 2, 2023

This article is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. Illegal copying is prohibited. By Baha Zeidan, CEO, Azalea Health. The push to develop and deploy electronic health records (EHRs) over the past 15 years has brought many changes to the healthcare industry, but the work to fully realize […] The article 15 Years Later: The State of Electronic Health Records appeared first on electronichealthreporter.com.

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HIPAA Journal

AUGUST 2, 2023

The Chattanooga Heart Institute (CHI) in Tennessee has recently announced that it identified a cyberattack on its network on April 17, 2023. Action was immediately taken to prevent further unauthorized access and a third-party forensics vendor was engaged to investigate the incident and determine the nature and scope of the attack. The forensic investigation confirmed that unauthorized individuals gained access to its network between March 8, 2023, and March 16, 2023, and on May 31, 2023, the in

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Licensing Electronic Medical Records Ransomware Health Insurance 82

Healthcare It News

AUGUST 2, 2023

Parkland Health leveraged digital tools to empower patients and staff and make healthcare more accessible, according to Joe Longo, SVP and Dr. Brett Moran, SVP, Associate CMO and CMIO.

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Bill of Health

AUGUST 4, 2023

By Barbara Pfeffer Billauer On May 25, 2023 , merely six weeks before the Wuhan Biosafety lab lost its NIH funding amid the controversy of possible lab leaks and connection with COVID-19, the United States proudly opened the doors of the National Bio and Agro-Defense Facility (NBAF), the 14th biosafety level 4 lab in the U.S., and the first here that is capable of handling large animals.

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Healthcare Dive

AUGUST 3, 2023

Cigna’s medical costs in the quarter were “well-controlled,” one analyst said, but faced pressure from higher estimated risk-adjustment payments in the ACA individual exchanges.

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Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

JULY 31, 2023

Medanta, a private healthcare provider group in India, has introduced a 24/7 remote and virtual service for patients in the ICU. It has partnered with GE HealthCare to launch the Medanta e-ICU Command Centre which will provide 24/7 advanced consultation, care, and near-real-time monitoring of critically ill patients "without having to physically transfer them to a super-specialty hospital.

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Hospitals 133

Healthcare It News

AUGUST 2, 2023

A new five-year partnership between Duke and Microsoft includes the creation of a Duke Health AI Innovation Lab and Center of Excellence. WHY IT MATTERS As part of the new agreement, Microsoft says it will construct a secure cloud environment to train and foster a cloud-savvy IT workforce at the Durham, North Carolina-based health system, which uses Azure.

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Governance 192

Speaker: Simran Kaur, Founder & CEO at Tattva Health Inc.

The healthcare landscape is being revolutionized by AI and cutting-edge digital technologies, reshaping how patients receive care and interact with providers. In this webinar led by Simran Kaur, we will explore how AI-driven solutions are enhancing patient communication, improving care quality, and empowering preventive and predictive medicine. You'll also learn how AI is streamlining healthcare processes, helping providers offer more efficient, personalized care and enabling faster, data-driven

Bill of Health

AUGUST 1, 2023

By Pavan Muntha and Chloe Rourke As climate change is expected to stress the agricultural sector in the coming decades, it is crucial that we transition to climate-smart agricultural practices like agroforestry that build resilience and provide farmers with greater flexibility. Groups identified as particularly vulnerable to climate change, such as people with disabilities, must be fully included to ensure this transition is successful and its benefits are equitably distributed.

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Public Health 130

Healthcare Dive

AUGUST 2, 2023

Primary care advocates Ann Greiner and Shawn Martin argue the U.S. needs to turn around decades of underinvestment in its primary care chassis to lower costs and improve care quality.

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Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

AUGUST 1, 2023

Whether at home, on vacation or in the hospital, patients and care providers want access to innovative technologies that can expedite the delivery of medical advice, prescriptions, referrals and action when it is needed most. Virtual care technologies and artificial intelligence are helping health systems and healthcare retailers to improve care delivery.

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Healthcare It News

AUGUST 1, 2023

Patients are 50% more likely to get breast cancer screenings, and twice as likely to get colorectal cancer screenings, once they're in the Medicare program, according to new findings published by Epic Research.

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Health Populi

AUGUST 3, 2023

An aging U.S. population with a preference for growing older at home — and a fiscally challenging health care financing outlook — are setting the demographic and financial table for the shift of medical care to peoples’ homes discussed in The State of Health at Home Models: Key Considerations and Opportunities , published by the American Medical Association (AMA).

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Healthcare Dive

JULY 31, 2023

Black, Hispanic or Latino, Spanish-speaking and Medicaid patients are more likely to be jumped over in line, which increases their odds of leaving before receiving treatment.

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Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

JULY 31, 2023

The Cleveland Clinic and telemedicine technology and services vendor Amwell famously partnered to create The Clinic by Cleveland Clinic , which provides virtual second opinions and now other healthcare offerings. Recently, the two organizations have been discussing an overarching digital strategy, as well as how healthcare provider organizations need to be working to create a differentiated virtual care experience – a competitive one.

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Healthcare It News

AUGUST 3, 2023

Engaging patients and communities to take surveys is always a challenging task for provider organizations of all shapes and sizes, regardless of who they serve. But in some communities, gaining population-based insights is critically important, despite the challenges. THE PROBLEM With any survey, efforts must be made to best explain the end result and how it will impact overall patient satisfaction and outcomes.

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Speaker: Jack Clough, Chief Growth Officer

Download our 30-minute webinar where we delve into real-life examples of HIPAA violations and preventative measures every organization should know! You will learn: The critical factors that lead to HIPAA violations and how to identify them. Three compelling real-life cases of organizations that faced severe HIPAA penalties. Proven strategies to safeguard YOUR organization against HIPAA violations.

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Fierce Healthcare

AUGUST 4, 2023

A silent and grossly underserved epidemic of loneliness is affecting 60% of all America | Numerous experts have called attention to our loneliness epidemic, describing its negative health impact as similar to “smoking 15 cigarettes a day.

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Public Health 98

Healthcare Dive

AUGUST 1, 2023

The layoffs come as CVS faces significant integration costs from recent M&A activity, including its $10.6 billion buy of Oak Street and $8 billion acquisition of Signify.

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Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

JULY 31, 2023

The Far West Local Health District in New South Wales is the latest to try out a virtual fracture clinic service powered by the Royal Prince Alfred Virtual Hospital. Facilitated and implemented by the physiotherapy staff of Broken Hill Health Service in partnership with the Sydney LHD, the virtual clinic provides follow-up care for referred patients with specific uncomplicated fractures.

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Healthcare IT Today

AUGUST 3, 2023

The following is a guest article by Terry Ray, SVP, Data Security GTM, and Field CTO at Imperva Despite satisfying regulatory requirements, 93% of healthcare organizations have experienced a data breach within the past three years and 57% have been breached more than five times over that span. The alarming frequency and severity of these breaches leave many wondering why.

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Speaker: Joe Sharpe and James Carlson

Payroll optimization can be one of the most time-consuming and complex factors of small business management. Yet, organizations that crack the code on streamlining employee compensation often discover innovative avenues for growth. With the right strategies in place, outsourcing and streamlining payroll processes can result in substantial time and resource savings.