One of the fundamental compliance requirements for healthcare providers is protecting the confidentiality and security of the patient health information you maintain. Most healthcare providers are subject to a federal law...more
One of the biggest changes in healthcare over the past 15 years has been the move to electronic medical records. In 2009, only 12% of hospitals and 22% of physician practices utilized a certified electronic health record. As...more
At the Health Care Compliance Association’s recent Annual Compliance Institute in Nashville, artificial intelligence (AI) dominated the conversation.
A common theme: how does the compliance officer keep pace with this...more
5/13/2024
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The Coronavirus Aid, Relief & Economic Security Act (CARES Act) contains numerous regulatory and payment reforms aimed at bolstering the health care industry and its COVID-19 response efforts. Although far from complete, the...more
A small county in Washington has agreed to pay $215,000 to settle allegations that it violated HIPAA by failing to secure electronic protected health information. Skagit County maintained protected health information (“PHI”)...more
A small non-profit hospice in Idaho agreed to pay $50,000 to settle allegations that it violated the HIPAA security regulations. The allegations stemmed from a report made to HHS by the hospice after a laptop containing...more