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Cyberattack on Sunflower Medical Group Affects 221,000 Patients

The HIPAA Journal

Cyberattacks and data breaches have been announced by Sunflower Medical Group, The Center for Digestive Health, NVW Newco, Endless Mountains Health Systems, and the Department of Veterans Affairs Eastern Colorado Health Care System. It is currently unclear which hacking group is behind the attack, and if patient data was compromised.

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Medical Professionals: Connecting with Patients on Digital Platforms

We Care Online

The digital transformation of healthcare has enabled medical professionals to connect with patients in ways that were unimaginable just a decade ago. This article explores how medical professionals can effectively leverage digital platforms to foster stronger patient relationships and improve outcomes.

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Medication Care Coordinator: A MedCerts’ Program Deep Dive

MedCerts

Deep Dive Into MedCerts’ Medication Care Coordinator Program Here’s how the Medication Care Coordinator program works. First, you’ll connect with an education consultant to make sure this program meets your career goals and that you meet all the requirements to enroll in the Medication Care Coordinator program.

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5 benefits of having a patient portal for your practice 

Health Prime

Technology integration has become imperative for medical practices striving to provide efficient, patient-centered services. According to a recent report , patient portals enhance patient engagement by enabling patients to access their electronic medical records (EMRs) and facilitating secure patient-provider communication.

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Telehealth Analysis: The Pros & Cons

We Care Online

Improved Access to HealthCare One of the most significant advantages of telehealth is that it improves access to medical care, particularly for individuals in rural or underserved areas. Convenience and Time Savings Telehealth appointments save time for both patients and healthcare providers. Pros of Telehealth 1.

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A New Health Literacy Pillar: Personal Data Stewardship

Health Populi

While a social security number can fetch $1 by a data evil-doer, a credit card can score $110, and a full medical record as much as $1,000. As health care grows more omnichannel and distributed, cybersecurity will become more challenging at the point-of-care and a big risk for health care providers under current HIPAA regulations.

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Therapy Notes vs. Progress Notes

Valant

Also called psychotherapy notes, these records help the provider keep track of what happened at each appointment. They don’t appear in medical records and cannot be shared with a third party except by the patient’s written consent. HIPAA regulates that therapy notes be stored separately from progress notes.

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