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HIPAA Rules and Regulations

The HIPAA Journal

The HIPAA rules and regulations are the standards and implementation specifications adopted by federal agencies to streamline healthcare transactions and protect the privacy and security of individually identifiable health information. This guide explains why the HIPAA rules and regulations exist, what they consist of, and who they apply to.

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3 recent HIPAA enforcement actions.

Physicians Practice

Cybersecurity is patient safety and the continued downstream implications for the use of PHI for other unlawful purposes including insurance fraud and predatory practices targeted at minors are significant.

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Managing the Risks of Fast-Growing Digital Health

Health Populi

With such turbocharged growth on the supply side, Beazley, experts in specialty insurance, explores the risks of digital health and wellness in a new report, Digital health, telehealth and wellness: Attitudes to risk and insurance. Those risks do not naturally fit, Beazley says, into traditional insurance silos. How to deal?

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Emerging Roles In Healthcare

CareerStep

Why this role is emerging: With the increasing complexity of healthcare insurance and regulatory requirements, accurate and efficient medical billing is essential for a healthcare organizations financial health. Additionally, allowing current employees to upskill into these roles can help your healthcare facility fill the gaps.

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What is Interoperability in Healthcare and Why is it Important?

Ciox

The ability to exchange patient data across diverse healthcare systems and applications has become paramount for: Bettering patient outcomes: Access to comprehensive patient data allows for coordinated care, reducing medical errors and improving patient safety.

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Ultimate Guide to Patient Portal Development

Arkenea

A patient portal scheduler eliminates confusion in appointment scheduling and allows healthcare providers to see patients are per their convenience. The appointment scheduler can link patient records including insurance data, treatment history, and other records.

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Avoiding the Landmines on the Path to HealthTech Innovation

Healthcare Law Insights blog

AI promises more accurate diagnoses, personalized treatments, and improved patient outcomes. The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) sets the national standard for protecting patient health information. However, AI’s need for large datasets to train algorithms can complicate privacy matters.