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Mitigating Risk and Reducing Costs with Smart Healthcare Records Management

Healthcare IT Today

Here are a few steps healthcare providers can take to mitigate overall risk, reduce costs, and stay current with changing laws: Prioritizing Patient Needs with Smart Records Management Smart records management is the backbone of efficient and effective patient care in the modern healthcare landscape. About Mitchell D.

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Activate Healthcare Reports Security Breach Affects Up to 93,761 Patients

HIPAA Journal

CRF said the review of the affected files concluded on April 19, 2023, when it was determined that the protected health information of individuals who sought medical services through medical and/or social service programs that CRF supports was involved.

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Enterprise Risk Management in Healthcare: Safeguarding the Future of Patient Care

Compliancy Group

We will explore the importance of enterprise risk management in healthcare, focusing on enterprise information management, enterprise asset management, enterprise data management, and enterprise content and record management systems. Schedule a Demo See the software that makes compliance management a breeze!

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How to Conduct Effective Compliance Audits 

American Medical Compliance

The healthcare industry is highly regulated, with various laws such as the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), the Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health Act (HITECH), and the Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) regulations shaping operations.

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What Are the HIPAA Shredding Requirements?

Compliancy Group

Carelessly discarding healthcare documents leaves protected health information (PHI) vulnerable. Non-compliance with Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) shredding requirements puts patients, employees, and your organization at risk for privacy breaches, fraud, and other threats.

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Associates in Dermatology Patients Affected by Business Associate Ransomware Attack

HIPAA Journal

Associates in Dermatology, a network of dermatology clinics in Indiana, Kentucky, and New York, has started notifying patients that some of their protected health information has been exposed in a ransomware attack on one of its business associates.

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How to Ensure Dental Regulatory Compliance 

American Medical Compliance

Additionally, they play a pivotal role in legal proceedings, insurance claims, and audits. Legal and Regulatory Framework In dentistry, following legal and regulatory standards is essential. Therefore, dental practices must implement these measures to protect PHI from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure, and to avoid fines.