Healthcare It News

SEPTEMBER 17, 2021

"Although further studies with more data and control for confounders are warranted, our preliminary observation raises questions whether adolescents may be less willing to share sensitive health topics via the portal when aware that their guardians have access to their portal accounts," it continued. WHY IT MATTERS.

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Lexis Nexis

DECEMBER 14, 2023

As technology continues to transform the healthcare landscape, cybersecurity remains a topic at the forefront. Safeguarding patient data, ensuring the integrity of medical devices, and protecting healthcare systems from cyber threats are paramount concerns for the industry.

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Eclinical Works

JANUARY 18, 2022

Overcast with COVID-19 and scattered regulations. While much attention will remain focused on the COVID-19 pandemic in 2022, other topics of importance to healthcare providers in 2022 include:

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Briggs Healthcare

JUNE 30, 2022

Mary Madison, RN, RAC-CT, CDP Clinical Consultant – Briggs Healthcare. You may have noticed in yesterday’s news from CMS that there is publicly available guidance training for nursing home providers in the Quality, Safety and Education Portal (QSEP) to explain these updates and changes to regulations and guidance.

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Sheppard Health Law

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

Takeaways of Workshop Discussion The public workshop drew key stakeholders from across the healthcare spectrum, each with differing perspectives on potential impacts of the proposed regulations and considerations for OHCA as it works to finalize them.

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Sheppard Health Law

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

i] This action and its results will impact how healthcare entities must protect and may use certain information collected on their digital sites. Lawsuit Details As we covered in a previous blog post , OCR released guidance in December 2022 on the use of tracking technologies by HIPAA-regulated entities (the “Guidance”). [ii]

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p3care

APRIL 17, 2023

The introduction of virtual technologies in healthcare has reshaped the system as a whole. Again, healthcare technology has benefited the medical billing service in the USA with RPA. Let’s dig into the topic for today! Expertise & Experience: The Key to Practice Secure Future Healthcare is a very vast field.

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HIT Consultant

NOVEMBER 12, 2023

Rick Bryant, Healthcare CTO, Veritas Technologies The healthcare industry is known for holding on to data – and for good reason. Where healthcare IT departments run into issues is when this data becomes unmanageable: disorganized and siloed and partially stored in dusty offices with the rest sitting exposed on outdated legacy systems.

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HIT Consultant

MARCH 25, 2024

Another healthcare cyberattack has made the news and it’s a big one. UnitedHealth Group’s technology unit, Change Healthcare, is currently facing an ongoing ransomware attack which has reverberated through healthcare systems and affected prescription deliveries.

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Healthcare Leadership

MARCH 21, 2022

Heather’s comment is striking and it’s emblematic of the entire healthcare system as we now know it. We have talked this topic into the ground in many regards – but I argue that consumerism in healthcare is continuously evolving and we must continue to engage if we wish to shape the direction to come.

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HIT Consultant

JUNE 12, 2022

As the healthcare system continues to evolve to adopt a more patient-centric approach, surprise billing has become a topic discussed by consumers and policymakers. Providers and payers must adhere to the regulations or risk being fined. States also have their own regulations. – Offers built-in OIG exclusion checks.

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HIT Consultant

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

What You Should Know: – Over the past few years, Artificial Intelligence (AI), and more specifically, Machine Learning (ML) technology, have experienced rapid adoption in the healthcare space as tools for diagnosis and decision-making. The paper asserts that bias can occur at points in the data supply chain and product supply chain.

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Bill Of Health

DECEMBER 27, 2022

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. Healthcare Policy. Below are the citations for papers identified from the month of November.

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HIT Consultant

NOVEMBER 21, 2021

Information exchange and data availability are now a cost of doing business but establishing a robust strategy for that exchange and compliance with the new regulation from the Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology takes careful planning. Investigate intersections with other regulations and laws.

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Briggs Healthcare

FEBRUARY 9, 2023

Mary Madison, RN, RAC-CT, CDP Clinical Consultant – Briggs Healthcare Date: Friday, February 17, 2023 Time: 12 p.m. Topics: Bedrail and Assistive device safety and regulation.

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Sheppard Health Law

MAY 31, 2022

The metaverse has been described as the “next frontier” and the “new era” of healthcare. 1] The metaverse has numerous potential applications for healthcare, ranging from virtual immersive therapy experiences to digitally evaluating drug interactions. Medical Device Regulations. Healthcare Laws.

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Healthcare Leadership

JULY 31, 2023

There is a question that has been on my mind recently and it has to do with innovation in healthcare. A friend of mine who works in a different industry asked me “So where is innovation happening in healthcare?”. Yet, those regulations are coming back into effect now that the pandemic is over. Where is it happening?

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NCQA

AUGUST 16, 2023

“Driving Digital Quality” is one of six focused topics at our Health Innovation Summit 2023. Session topics include: FHIR: Can It… Will It… and When? Digital Healthcare Warranties for High-Value Outcomes. It takes a village of quality colleagues. Many organizations are on their way. But some continue to struggle.

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nThrive

SEPTEMBER 8, 2021

Mark Janiszewski, Chief Strategy & Product Officer at nThrive, was featured in a Modern Healthcare article by Michael Brady centered around hospital and healthcare systems preparation for the surprise billing ban that will go into effect 2022. To read the full Modern Healthcare article, click here.

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Briggs Healthcare

NOVEMBER 8, 2021

Mary Madison, RN, RAC-CT, CDP Clinical Consultant – Briggs Healthcare. In short, use the summary as a reference but be sure to follow the OSHA regulation itself if you are an employer with 100 or more employees. The OSHA ETS (OSHA-2021-0007) is a complementary regulation in conjunction with CMS-3415-IFC.

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Etactics

APRIL 5, 2024

Healthcare providers must understand correct billing practices regarding telemedicine. Telemedicine allows healthcare professionals to evaluate, diagnose, and treat patients from a distance. Healthcare professionals must be aware of these differences. This brings us back to our topic of “What is a GT modifier?”

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Health Populi

JANUARY 22, 2023

Gallup conducted the annual Health and Healthcare poll U.S. This was the highest level of self-rationing care due to cost the pollster has found since its inaugural study on the topic in 2001. More people in the U.S. than ever have put off medical care due to cost, according to Gallup’s latest poll of patients in America.

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Healthcare Success

OCTOBER 18, 2022

Today’s healthcare consumers expect high-quality options close to where they live or work. And healthcare marketers are always looking for the most cost-effective channels to reach them. Location data has been a hot topic in the digital space for years, but the way marketers use that data is constantly evolving. They include: 1.

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American College of Healthcare Sciences

NOVEMBER 18, 2021

Topical application: Adults: Dilute 3 drops in 2 teaspoons (10ml) of carrier oil or another safe diluent. Use this diluted preparation over a 24 hour period in 3 to 4 topical applications, or use the complete amount for one full bath. The American College of Healthcare Sciences toxic rating is III. [8]. Recommended Daily Use.

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Briggs Healthcare

JULY 28, 2023

Mary Madison, RN, RAC-CT, CDP Clinical Consultant – Briggs Healthcare Examination of Staffing Shortages at US Nursing Homes During the COVID-19 Pandemic was published in JAMA Network Open on July 27, 2023. Short-term compensatory strategies were used by administrators to comply with minimum staffing regulations and offset staffing shortages.

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HIT Consultant

APRIL 25, 2023

healthcare companies must comply with the data security and privacy standards defined by the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA). Failure to comply with HIPAA regulations can result in serious financial fines and reputational damage. What Determines HIPAA Compliance?

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HIT Consultant

OCTOBER 16, 2023

It’s the drug that influencers are lauding as a revolutionary aid for weight loss, making it a hot topic of conversation. Therefore, consultation with a healthcare provider is critical for anyone considering Ozempic for weight loss. The key is to approach this medication responsibly, guided by proper medical advice.

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Sequence Health

OCTOBER 31, 2022

Healthcare customer service is a critical aspect of the industry. Read more: How To Use Healthcare Call Centers To Provide A Better Patient Experience? must be taken care of in a healthcare call center. Here are some tips on how to improve healthcare customer service: 1) Protection of Personal Health Information (PHI).

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Etactics

APRIL 12, 2024

I recently entered a job that revolves around the healthcare industry. My point in beginning with this is that I write weekly blogs about healthcare and human resources and I STILL find myself getting pretty confused on all the different components that come into play with medical billing. More specifically, medical billing.

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HIT Consultant

MARCH 17, 2024

Common obstacles include changing regulations and policies, trouble collecting and reporting patient information, such as care gaps, unpredictable revenue, complex financial risk, lack of resources to implement and manage VBC programs, and interoperability gaps within and outside the organization, according to a Definitive Healthcare survey.

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Briggs Healthcare

OCTOBER 4, 2022

Mary Madison, RN, RAC-CT, CDP Clinical Consultant – Briggs Healthcare. Topics: Minnesota Home Care: Year in Review. You are invited to join the Home Care Matters WebEx Series on Fridays this fall hosted by the MDH Health Regulation Division. Save the Dates! Date: Friday, October 7, 2022 Time: 12:00 p.m. to 12:50 p.m.

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Briggs Healthcare

JANUARY 28, 2022

Mary Madison, RN, RAC-CT, CDP Clinical Consultant – Briggs Healthcare. This webinar will review the current COVID-19 Vaccination of Facility Staff Requirements as implemented in the newly released F888 survey tag, its accompanying scope and severity grid as well as solutions for compliance with this regulation. Time: 10am CST.

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HIT Consultant

SEPTEMBER 19, 2021

The implementation of remote healthcare — telehealth services — reformed medicine. With the skyrocketing investment in virtual care, new legal regulations that expand the possibilities of remote healthcare, the telehealth industry is predicted to expand from $3 billion to $250 billion. Senior Patients and New Technology.

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Briggs Healthcare

JULY 18, 2022

Mary Madison, RN, RAC-CT, CDP Clinical Consultant – Briggs Healthcare. 2022; Ninteau & Bishop, 2022) discuss aspects of clinical care that should be targets for improvement and regulation. In the July 12, 2022 edition of Innovation in Aging , you’ll find this interesting article – same title as this blog. 2022; Shippee et al.,

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Health Care Success

JANUARY 31, 2022

Why This Matters for Healthcare Advertisers . Four Ways Healthcare Marketers Can Prepare for a Cookie-less World. First-party data is accurate, compliant with General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), and includes things like: Login credentials. How do advertisers and healthcare organizations use third-party data today?

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Sheppard Health Law

OCTOBER 3, 2022

Representing a sizable portion of the American economy, few industries in the United States have received more attention from the press, legislators, and antitrust agencies than the healthcare industry—particularly in recent years. healthcare and is available for purchase here. healthcare and is available for purchase here.

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Briggs Healthcare

NOVEMBER 30, 2022

Mary Madison, RN, RAC-CT, CDP Clinical Consultant – Briggs Healthcare. Topics: OHFC Investigations Process and Home Care Complaints. You are invited to join the Home Care Matters WebEx Series hosted by the MDH Health Regulation Division. Date: Friday, December 2, 2022 Time: 12:00 p.m. to 12:50 p.m.

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