Health Populi

OCTOBER 8, 2018

At the time of the signing of HITECH, Medicare and healthcare costs were seen as a key driver of America’s long-term deficit spending at this low point in the national economy. One rationale for adopting digital health records was to be able to measure, and then better manage, health care outcomes and, eventually, spending.

Hospitals 61

Hospitals Health Insurance Health Outcomes Telemedicine 61

HIT Consultant

JUNE 19, 2024

This strategic initiative aims to ensure seamless, high-quality care for WakeMed’s diverse patient population, including Medicaid, Medicare, commercially insured, and uninsured patients, particularly those transitioning between WakeMed and other community providers. This feature is crucial for optimizing clinical decision-making.

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Electronic Medical Records Hospitals Medicaid Medicaid 52

Compliancy Group

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

This comprehensive document governs patient care, worker safety, and privacy and confidentiality of protected health information (PHI). In November, updates for 2024 appeared in the OIG General Compliance Program Guidance, including recommendations for Medicare, nursing facilities, and other industry-specific entities.

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Compliance Compliance Officers Fraud Electronic Medical Records 52

AIHC

APRIL 5, 2022

Audit Coding, Billing and Documentation for Accuracy Insurance carriers and government contractors have the authority to review any claims at any time. Providers may take documentation “short cuts” or feel overwhelmed with implementation of a new EMR (electronic medical record) system and clone or make documentation errors.

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Fraud Medicare Medicare Compliance 52

AIHC

APRIL 10, 2024

HIPAA guarantees patients access to their paper medical records. Be sure to use web sites that give you information that is accurate such as Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services , Health and Human Services, Office of Civil Rights and U S Government Agencies. Since 2009, HITECH has given “teeth” to HIPAA law.

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Compliance US Department of Health and Human Services HIPAA Electronic Medical Records 99

HIT Consultant

JANUARY 16, 2025

In response to a growing need for regulation and guidance in the field, the federal government has launched numerous initiatives to improve patient engagement through digital tools since 2009. Additionally, HITECH revised HIPAA regulations to grant patients greater access to their electronic medical records.

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COVID-19 Electronic Medical Records Doctors Medicaid 52

AIHC

NOVEMBER 3, 2021

Prevalence of Sharing Access Credentials in Electronic Medical Records To summarize an abstract published by PMC (Public Med Central) of the U.S. The government HIPAA privacy/security enforcement agency is the Office for Civil Rights (OCR). They also record what users do when they access the system.

HIPAA 52

HIPAA Electronic Medical Records Compliance Governance 52

AIHC

APRIL 10, 2024

HIPAA guarantees patients access to their paper medical records. Be sure to use web sites that give you information that is accurate such as Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services , Health and Human Services, Office of Civil Rights and U S Government Agencies. Since 2009, HITECH has given “teeth” to HIPAA law.

Compliance 52

Compliance US Department of Health and Human Services HIPAA Electronic Medical Records 52

AIHC

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

Weight and Height Juxtaposition in the Electronic Medical Record Causing an Accidental Medication Overdose (posted on the Patient Safety Network October 31, 2023) A 2-year-old girl presented to the emergency department (ED) with joint swelling and rash following an upper respiratory infection. Read the article in full.

Department of Veterans Affairs 59

Department of Veterans Affairs Hospitals Nurses Compliance 59

Hall Render

JUNE 3, 2022

AHA presses for False Claims Act probes to target payers over Medicare Advantage denials. Jude Medical Center Earns #1 Ranking in California in New Report. Senator asks HHS to keep Laguna Honda Hospital open after losing Medicare funding. Electronic Health Record Coming to UConn Health’s NICU. Providence St.

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COVID-19 Nursing Homes US Department of Health and Human Services Nurses 40