HIPAA
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CMO
Once a Patient's in Custody, ICE Can Be at Hospital Bedsides — But Detainees Have Rights
Detained patients have rights and can try to advocate for themselves or seek legal recourse.
Payer
Trump's HHS Orders State Medicaid Programs to Help Find Undocumented Immigrants
The push burdens states with duplicative verification checks and could lead people to lose coverage just for missing paperwork deadlines.
Innovation
Is Your AI Scribe HIPAA-Compliant?
Ambient AI technology is great for capturing the doctor-patient conversation, but are healthcare executives making sure that data is protected?
Revenue Cycle
(In)secure: How Continuity Plans Can Help Rev Cycle Leaders Curb Cyberthreats
Rangy new HIPAA reg proposals could ramp up cybersecurity expectations, investments, and dings for falling short. Make sure you're ready.
Technology
HHS Drops Plan to Restrict Hospital Use of Data-Tracking Tech
Federal officials have decided not to appeal a court order that shut down the rule, saying it exceeded HHS authority...
Technology
FTC Finalizes Changes to Health Breach Notification Rule
The changes are aimed to close gaps around HIPAA and help healthcare organizations and consumers control the use of personal...
Technology
Infographic: Healthcare Sector Leads Rank for Ransomware Attacks
Healthcare has a big target on its back when it comes to ransomware attacks.
Payer
7 Fast Facts on the New SUD Privacy Regulations
Meet the organizations that helped bring substance use disorder privacy and consent into the 21st century.
Technology
Montefiore Fined Almost $5 Million for HIPAA Violations
The New York City-based health system was fined $4.75 million after a federal investigation found that a former employee and...
Technology
Get Serious About Your Cyber Security With These 4 HHS Guidelines
No organization is immune to cyberattacks, and last year they ran rampant for healthcare systems.
Technology
HHS Tells Health Systems: Get Serious About Cybersecurity
Federal officials have unveiled a new strategy to address rising cybersecurity incidents. It includes incentives to improve data security, beefed-up...
Technology
Data Breach Costs NY Pres $300K
The hospital self-reported the breach that affected more than 54,000 people.