I couldn’t live without … PointClickCare Secure Conversations
Apr 01, 2014
Leaders at Wellington Healthcare noticed that when residents needed a doctor, nurses were text messaging physicians to request a call. Security concerns prevented the long-term care staff from texting...
Common medical devices ripe for cyberattack, LTC prone to security breaches
By
Alicia Lasek
Sep 20, 2022
The healthcare sector is increasingly at risk of cyber crime due to unpatched medical devices with outdated software or inadequate security features, experts say.
Survey: Providers’ preparedness stagnates at low level for next HIPAA deadline
By
Haymarket Media
Feb 17, 2005
Fewer than 1 in 5 healthcare providers are prepared for the next round of medical records rules set to go in to effect, according to a new survey. Further, fewer than 1 in 3 payers said they are prepared...
Feds’ ‘dramatic expansion’ of telehealth widens payment coverage; HIPAA rules are relaxed for COVID-19
By
James M. Berklan
Mar 18, 2020
The federal government removed Medicare restrictions for telehealth coverage nationwide Tuesday while also temporarily relaxing HIPAA obligations for providers. The latter opens the door for doctors’...
Feds curious whether HIPAA is impeding care coordination for SNFs
By
Marty Stempniak
Nov 16, 2018
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services is asking if patient privacy laws are preventing coordination among nursing homes and other providers.
Man pleads guilty to first case prosecuted under HIPAA
By
Haymarket Media
Aug 23, 2004
A man has pleaded guilty in federal court to wrongful disclosure of individually identifiable health information for economic gain, the first criminal conviction under the health information privacy provisions...
60 Seconds with … H. Carol Saul
Oct 01, 2016
What should providers know about photos on social media?
Proposed billing regulation would cut costs and red tape for providers, HHS says
By
McKnight's Staff
Aug 08, 2012
Providers will save time and money through a proposed regulation that would allow providers to electronically post and reconcile payments from health plans, government officials said Tuesday.
Robot wellness coach links patients with providers while easing isolation
By
Alicia Lasek
Jun 06, 2019
A robot helps chronic disease patients better manage their treatment plan and feel less alone while doing so.
Mobile health critical in care
By
David Wortman
Mar 06, 2015
Based on implementation science and cutting-edge research at Indiana University’s Center for Aging Research, the ABC program is an evidence-based program that provides patients with guideline-level...