HIPAA
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Supply Chain
Stakeholders Urged to Prioritize Interoperability Mandates as DSCSA 'Stabilization Period' Looms
The FDA is providing a one-year soft launch for the Drug Supply Chain Security Act mandates, effective November 27.
Technology
Do Consumers Care About Healthcare Privacy and Security?
A recent survey finds that consumers aren't concerned about protecting their personal health information on digital channels, and they may...
Technology
HCA's Massive Data Breach Affects 11M Patients Nationwide
The for-profit, megasystem has launched a webpage to keep patients informed.
Human Resources
WA Hospital Fined $240K After Nosy ER Guards Probe Patient Records
The HIPAA breach by two dozen guards at Yakima Valley Memorial Hospital affected 419 patients.
Marketing
UPMC Will Pay $8.5M to Settle False Claims Allegations; Separate 'Sordid Vendetta' Defamation Suit Continues
The settlement is the latest development in an ongoing, bitter feud between former colleagues who've traded accusations of drug abuse...
Revenue Cycle
HHS proposes major changes to SUD treatment record-sharing
The Department of Health and Human Services today issued a notice of public rulemaking to improve the exchange of patient...
Technology
CHIME Backs Effort to Protect Patient Data in mHealth Apps
The Federal Trade Commission is weighing options to respond to health data winding up in the wrong hands.
Revenue Cycle
Risk analysis initiated: Use updated assessment tool to stay safe
One major part of complying with HIPAA is conducting a risk assessment, and a new release from federal agencies gives...
Marketing
Facebook Parent Company Accused of Enabling Patient Tracking Via Hospital Web Sites
Dual lawsuits allege ads were tailored to patients based on their health information
Technology
Third-Party Cloud Computing Risk Management Guide Now Available for Healthcare Providers
Cloud Security Alliance guide describes risks to everything from patient privacy to an organization's reputation.
Technology
AMA Survey Cites Patient Concerns With Data Security
Patients are increasingly concerned about who has access to their confidential health information and how that data is being used,...
Technology
HHS Issues Guidelines on Audio-Only Telehealth Use
The Health and Human Services Department's Office for Civil Rights has released guidelines on how healthcare providers can use audio-only...