So, how should I react to what that back-stabbing little blankety-blank (fake name redacted for HIPAA compliance) said or did to me?
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By
James M. Berklan
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Federal HIPAA penalties have lurked in the wings for years, but now accused operators have state attorneys’ general and plaintiff’s attorneys to worry about.
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By
McKnight's Staff
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CMS says it will slow payment of legacy claims
By
Haymarket Media
Mar 01, 2004
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New model of care presents new risks
By
Timothy Folk and Thomas Morrin
Feb 05, 2014
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Privacy and security in long-term care
Feb 11, 2015
Protecting your resident’s health information is becoming increasingly more urgent.
Senators fret over HIPAA weakening to ease SNF communication
By
Marty Stempniak
Feb 11, 2019
Two ranking senators said moves by the Trump administration to open up communication channels between nursing homes and other providers could weaken privacy regulations.
Care coordination platforms to partner
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