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Overlays: Eradicating One of Healthcare’s Greatest Patient Safety Issues

Electronic Health Reporter

The introduction of overlays into a medical record system can be so subtle that they often go unnoticed until one causes an adverse event, HIPAA violation or billing error—making them a […]. The article Overlays: Eradicating One of Healthcare’s Greatest Patient Safety Issues appeared first on electronichealthreporter.com.

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Industry Groups Give Feedback on CISA’s Proposed Cybersecurity Reporting Requirements

The HIPAA Journal

MGMA explained that under HIPAA, covered entities must report cybersecurity incidents to the HHS’ Office for Civil Rights within 60 days for HIPAA compliance. One concern from their members is the reporting requirements under HIPAA, which require security breaches to be reported to OCR within 60 days of the discovery of a data breach.

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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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Enhancing Patient Safety: Using Risk Assessment Tools in Healthcare

Performance Health

Patient safety is a fundamental principle in healthcare, and risk assessment tools play a crucial role in bolstering it. These tools provide a snapshot of a patient’s current health status, allowing healthcare providers to identify potential risks and implement measures to prevent safety events.

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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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How Digital Transformation is Reshaping the Healthcare Supply Chain  

CollaborateMD

For example, CollaborateMD , a cloud-based, HIPAA-compliant practice management software solution that can be integrated with electronic health records (EHRs) and other healthcare systems, allows for seamless data sharing, a key aspect of effective supply chain management.

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Nurses in Media: Beyond Institutional Control and the CNO’s Directive

Minority Nurse

Educate Yourself on Media Law and Ethics One legitimate concern is ensuring that media engagement does not violate HIPAA or patient privacy. Challenge Institutional Narratives When hospitals use nurses in PR campaigns, they highlight only the feel-good stories, ignoring workplace struggles, patient safety concerns, and systemic issues.