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AHA says OCR's online tracking tool rules need to go

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AHA, however, noted two specific issues that "would benefit from congressional attention" – OCR's December rule regarding the use of online tracking tools and the various state privacy regulations that pile on HIPAA. Many health systems are involved in class action lawsuits over alleged breaches of PHI.

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Healthy Data Management: How IT Assists Healthcare Institutions

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Natalie Tkachenko, Healthcare Software Solutions Consultant at NIX To obtain test results today, there’s no need to visit the hospital. Doctors remotely manage patient data without being tied to a specific medical facility. Confidentiality Laws and regulations govern the confidentiality of medical data.

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Learn MIPS 2022 Measures for the Allergy and Immunology Category

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Each performance category accounts for a particular percentage of the overall score, which determines how much payment adjustment a clinician will receive for the following MIPS year’s performance. The rules and regulations relating to each category also change or are updated every year. 2022 MIPS Measure no. during their visit.

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GLP-1 Revolution, Non-Traditional Delivery, and Telehealth Expansion

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Oprah’s endorsement aside, these GLP-1 medications will not only improve the health of millions of Americans but could significantly reduce healthcare spending. Weight loss through these drugs should be managed by a clinician, but there aren’t enough doctors available to meet the coming demand.

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[ANSWERED] Is Zelle HIPAA Compliant?

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Let’s hone in on the medical and or healthcare field. 80% of patients prefer to pay for their healthcare online. If you were or are a doctor looking to make payments easier on both you and your clients, you would be silly not to consider mobile payment options. The preference for mobile payments is still visible.

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MIPS 2022 Measures for the Certified Nurse Midwife Category

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MIPS (Merit-based Incentive Payment System) was launched by the Quality Payment Program (QPP) for the Medicare Part B healthcare providers. The rules and regulations relating to each category also change or are updated every year. It was put in place so they could get compensated based on their value-based MIPS performance.

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Singapore Updates Data Privacy Rules for Healthcare Sector

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It attracts more than 500,000 medical tourists annually, accounting for approximately US$ 1 billion in tourism spending. Major healthcare providers have established their regional headquarters in Singapore, and the country’s healthcare market is expected to grow to US$49.4 billion by 2029 [1].