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Preparing for CERT Audits and Practicing Compliant Documentation

EvidenceCare

From understanding the audit requirements to implementing technology for streamlined admission documentation , this article offers actionable strategies to ensure hospitals are well-prepared for the rigorous evaluation process. Traditional Medicare vs. Medicare Advantage vs commercial insurance).

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A New Health Literacy Pillar: Personal Data Stewardship

Health Populi

50% of the APIs also allowed her to access inpatient admission records for patients that should not have been accessible to her with the level of authorization she had for the systems being tested. One-half of the APIs allowed Alissa to access pathology, x-rays, and clinical results of patients.

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UnitedHealth Group Confirms Data Stolen in Change Healthcare Ransomware Attack

The HIPAA Journal

billion in loans to healthcare providers under its temporary funding program to help ease the financial strain caused by delays to the processing of insurance claims and providers will have 45 days to pay back the loans. United Health Group has also confirmed that it has paid out more than $3.3 40% of the $3.3

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Health Care In the COVID-19 Era – PwC Finds Self-Rationing of Care and Meds Especially for Chronic Care

Health Populi

Payors, both commercial and public sector (Medicare, Medicaid), have relaxed rules and regulations for telehealth across platforms (from purpose-built telemedicine programs to HIPAA-relaxed approvals for using FaceTime, Zoom, and other commercial channels), and have various plans to pay for virtual care visits between clinicians and patients.

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ePrescription Software Development – Detailed Outlook

Arkenea

Since it includes patients’ data or ePHI (Protected Health Information), it’s essential to encompass HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act) rules during the e-prescription software development process. HIPAA regulations safeguard ePHI on physical, technical, and administrative levels.

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SDOH Data: Use Cases, Maintaining Privacy, and Health Data Ecosystems

Ciox

By identifying patients with complex needs or those at risk for re-admission, healthcare providers can focus their efforts on high-risk patients, improving care coordination and reducing unnecessary hospitalizations. Predictive analytics can also be used to optimize care management and resource allocation.

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38,000 Individuals Affected by Center for Urban Community Services Cyberattack

The HIPAA Journal

The files were reviewed and confirmed to contain patients’ protected health information such as name, sex, date of birth, medical record number, admission date(s), and medical information such as diagnosis. The post 38,000 Individuals Affected by Center for Urban Community Services Cyberattack appeared first on The HIPAA Journal.

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