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AAMI: Meaningful use rewards early interoperability adopters
Evaluating hospital networks, data, drivers and device types should be completed before embarking on an...
The time is now for ACOs, former CMS administrator says
With the prohibitive and rising cost of healthcare, there has never been a greater need for accountable care...
Health data losses: Don’t blame hackers
While patients and doctors often worry about medical records being hacked by cybercriminals and Internet snoops, the...
State HIEs wrangle with thorny ’patient consent’ issue
Oregon and Illinois are two states that will launch their initial health information exchange core services in early...
Web Exclusive: OCR: $5 Million More Needed For HIPAA Enforcement
The Office for Civil Rights is seeking an increase of $5.6 million in its Fiscal Year 2012 budget proposal, mostly...
Web Exclusive: HIPAA Security Officer Aces OCR Investigations
A hospital data security manager explains how proper communications and training maintains the privacy of personal...
MGH to Pay $1M to Settle 'Potential' HIPAA Violation
Massachusetts General Hospital has agreed to pay $1 million to settle  allegations it violated patient privacy...
Web Exclusive: Cignet Health Fined $4.3M for HIPAA Violations
The Maryland-based insurer has been fined for its refusal to provide patients with copies of their health records, and...
Web Exclusive: Are Your Business Associates Accountable for HIPAA Compliance?
HITECH intends to beef up HIPAA compliance among business associates that handle personal health information. But is...
Web Exclusive: HHS Issues Civil Money Penalty for Privacy Rule Violations
The Office for Civil Rights has issued its first civil money penalty to a covered entity for violations of the HIPAA...

Handbook: HIPAA Handbook for Executive, Administrative and Corporate Staff
Train all of your staff members with this handbook and others in the 2009 HIPAA Handbook Series. Ensure they understand...
Handbook: HIPAA Handbook for Coders, Billers and HIM Staff
Train all of your staff members with this handbook and others in the 2009 HIPAA Handbook Series. Ensure they understand...
Handbook: HIPAA Handbook for Long-Term Care Staff
Train all of your staff members with this handbook and others in the 2009 HIPAA Handbook Series. Ensure they understand...
Book: The Privacy Officer's Handbook, Second Edition
Privacy and security requirements now extend to business associates and vendors of personal health records...
Webcast: Breach Notification: Create an Incident Response Plan to Comply with HITECH
No matter how strong your security and privacy policies are, chances are good your organization will face a breach at...
Book: h-mail, Fourth Edition
HCPro is back with the fourth edition of a HIPAA training classic. Continuing the excellence of the earlier...
Video: Privacy, Security and You
Here's the one tool you need to train staff on both the HIPAA privacy and security rules as well as changes that have...
Book: CMS Publication 100-4 Chapter 10: CMS Home Health Billing Manual
This handy manual, updated to reflect 2010 changes, is a great resource for finding answers quickly and easily when...
Audio Conference: HIPAA Accounting of Disclosures Rule
During this 90-minute audio conference, our speakers will help you understand what is included in the proposed rule...
Audio Conference: OCR Audit Readiness: Prepare for HIPAA Privacy and Security Inspections
This 90-minute audio conference helps you identify weaknesses at your organization. Our expert speakers give you...