HIPAA

ICD-10 provides many needed attributes, but some of the data being collected seems way too excessive for practices.

The insurer's recent settlement with HHS should be a reminder to physicians that a lack of HIPAA safeguards can result in serious issues for their practice.

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Current HIPAA regulations are prohibiting provider-to-provider communications and, in turn, hurting both patients and physicians.

A cloud vendor may tell you it's HIPAA compliant, but related technology needs to comply as well. Here's how to make sure your bases are covered.

Addressing the privacy and safety concerns of mobile medicine should be as important as accessibility for today's medical providers.

What will the new HIPAA Omnibus Rule mean in terms of malpractice and professional liability insurance issues for physicians? Here's an explanation.

Two recent HIPAA violations, and a looming compliance date, mean now is the time to ensure privacy and security policies are in place at your medical practice.

The best way to approach all medical records in relation to HIPAA and the HITECH Act is the same as you do with patients: use universal precautions.

EHRs can indeed reduce costs and improve patient care, but they can also provide legal issues if the rules for their use are ignored.

Even following the HIPAA Security Rule, which requires protecting computer systems with anti-virus and anti-spam, computers can still get infected. Why is that?

Chances are good that you have some major ticking software time bombs lurking in your medical practice's computer environment, namely Windows XP and Server 2003.

Two experienced healthcare attorneys provide clarity, tips, and answer medical practice inquiries in this webinar on HIPAA.

Failing to fully examine an EHR vendor may have significant financial consequences for your medical practice. Here's a recent example.

The physicians' oath not only predicts major federal statutes, but also reminds that a respectful team approach to healthcare is vital.

So you think using a certified EHR makes your organization HIPAA secure? Think again. Careless users and mobile devices represent your greatest risk.

You've been breached - now what? Here's what to do in that first, all-important 24 hours.

The best defense is a good offense. Arm yourself with knowledge on what new federal healthcare fraud and abuse measures mean for your practice.

Your practice may want to consider purchasing insurance to cover the costs of a potential HIPAA breach.

How physicians can text patients and colleagues without landing in hot water with HIPAA regulators.

When considering HIPAA, physicians should include state law claims for inappropriate access to medical records.

The main themes of this year's conference were the ongoing quest toward interoperability among EHRs and other systems, plus HIPAA security and mobility.

Physicians need to establish an effective Enterprise Risk Management plan when assessing risk in relation to HIPAA and the HITECH Act.

A look at the HIPAA Omnibus Rule may also provide physicians with some ways to examine other compliance issues and impact revenues as well.

Sharing data can help streamline patient care. But many physicians are hesitant given the obstacles and potential consequences of losing this information in transit.