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WEBHealthInfoSecurity.com is your source for health industry information security related news, articles, interviews and analysis, focusing on electronic health records, health information exchanges, HIPAA and HITECH compliance, as well as the latest breaches to healthcare organizations and what it means for the industry and those directly affected.
HIPAA Omnibus and Offshore Vendors - HealthcareInfoSecurity
WEBAug 14, 2013 · Marianne Kolbasuk McGee (HealthInfoSec) • August 14, 2013. Credit Eligible. Get Permission. Under the HIPAA Omnibus Rule, business associates and subcontractors are directly liable for HIPAA compliance, including penalties for data breaches. And enforcement actions by federal regulators can range up to $1.5 million per HIPAA violation.
How AI Can Help Speed Up Physician Credentialing Chores
WEBNov 13, 2023 · 00:00. Harman Dhawan, founder of Bikham Healthcare. Physician credentialing and healthcare billing are two areas that can be dramatically improved by using AI technologies, said Harman Dhawan, CEO and founder of Bikham Healthcare, a revenue cycle management services firm that is applying AI to its services offerings.
HIPAA Omnibus Rule: Expert Insights on How to Comply
WEBWith the compliance deadline looming, healthcare organizations of all sizes are scrambling to understand their obligations under the final HIPAA Omnibus Rule. The omnibus package substantially modifies the HIPAA privacy, security and enforcement rules. Plus, it spells out new guidelines for ...
OnDemand | Stopping Supply Chain Attacks with Self-Learning …
WEBAll organizations with third-party environments are at risk of supply chain attacks, especially as digital environments become more complex. The risks of supply chain attacks on IT environments extend beyond data loss, especially when …
Patient Portals: Privacy for Minors - HealthcareInfoSecurity
WEBFeb 11, 2014 · Healthcare providers are turning to patient portals to provide remote access to electronic health records.But privacy attorney Adam Greene says there are challenges when it comes to parents or guardians accessing the records of minors of a certain age.
2006 VA Breach: Assessing the Impact - HealthcareInfoSecurity
WEBMay 25, 2012 · In May 2006, the Department of Veterans Affairs reported a breach stemming from a stolen unencrypted laptop that contained information on more than 26 million individuals. Although the device was eventually recovered and the FBI determined that no personal information was inappropriately accessed, the VA agreed to pay $20 million to settle a ...
The Essential Guide to HITECH Act - HealthcareInfoSecurity
WEBFeb 8, 2010 · The HITECH Act specifies that covered entities should limit uses and disclosures of personal health information to the "minimum necessary" to conduct a particular function. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services is expected to issue regulations this year governing the "minimum necessary" provisions.
Kenneth Bradberry: Risk Analysis Is Never-Ending
WEBMar 8, 2010 · HOWARD ANDERSON: This is Howard Anderson, managing editor with Information Security Media Group.Today we are talking with Kenneth Bradberry, vice president and chief technology officer at ACS, A Xerox …
Apple Watch: The HIPAA Privacy Issues - HealthcareInfoSecurity
WEBSep 25, 2014 · Apple Watch, which is due out next year, is tied to HealthKit, middleware which stores a user's encrypted health and fitness data. Apple announced recently that the release of HealthKit was delayed until the end of this month due to the discovery of a software bug. In the interview, Ganow also discusses: Why …
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