MyNotifi®, an automatic fall-detection wearable device, is a new system from MedHab that connects to a user’s smartphone and can send alerts.
Wound smartphone app released
Oct 19, 2016
PointClickCare has released a skin and wound smartphone app that is integrated into its EHR platform.
Upcoming HIPAA audits to use harsher investigative tools
By
Marty Stempniak
Oct 29, 2018
Providers need to start tightening the screws on their privacy and security programs because scrutiny is about to get a little harsher.
HIPAA ruling highlights importance of encrypting patient information
By
Tim Mullaney
Oct 21, 2013
A California appeals court has handed a victory to a healthcare provider in a case that involved the loss of 16,000 patient records. The ruling emphasizes the importance of encrypting files.
Telehealth offered to communities
Aug 14, 2018
Prime Care Technologies announced last week intent to offer resident telehealth to post-acute care organizations through its primeFORCE affiliate, in conjunction with Complete Telehealth Solutions™ LLC...
Choice MedWaste chooses compliance training company
Sep 13, 2016
First Healthcare Compliance has announced a partnership with Choice MedWaste.
Healthcare IT would help in disasters like Katrina, Leavitt says
By
Haymarket Media
Sep 12, 2005
The aftermath of Hurricane Katrina is a case for healthcare information technology, Health and Human Services Secretary Michael Leavitt says.
Judge dismisses HIPAA claims arising from Omnicell laptop theft
By
Tim Mullaney
Jan 06, 2014
Individuals do not have the right to sue healthcare providers under the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act simply because their personal information was compromised, a federal judge recently...
LTC must provide full access to patient health data under Cures Act Final Rule
By
Alicia Lasek
Oct 07, 2022
As of Oct. 6, LTC facilities, home health entities and other stakeholders must provide patients with no-cost, easy access to a wider swath of electronic health information under the 21st Cures Act of 2016,...
CarePeeps provides voice-enabled solution
By
Kimberly Marselas
Feb 26, 2020
CarePeeps is a new tool for professional and family caregivers using voice-driven mobile technology to help navigate and streamline the patient process. Sand Tiger Health’s new online app is a HiPAA-compliant...