Banner Health pays $1.25M over 'pervasive' HIPAA noncompliance following 2016 hack
FierceHealthIT
FEBRUARY 3, 2023
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HHS says Ciox Health lawsuit challenging HIPAA enforcement lacks standing
FierceHealthIT
APRIL 9, 2018
district court to dismiss a lawsuit filed by medical records request company Ciox Health, arguing that the company's status as a business associate falls outside of HIPAA enforcement. The agency also said 2016 guidance challenged by Ciox "imposes no independent legal obligations of its own."
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Federal court says HHS can't limit fees for third-party access to patient records
FierceHealthIT
JANUARY 31, 2020
A district court judge last week voided certain provisions of HHS' 2016 HIPAA guidance on third-party fees for health record access. One healthcare lawyer says the court's ruling could result in fees being indirectly imposed on patients again, but the fee issue hasn't been put to rest.
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BurstIQ, Elsewhere Partners Close $5.5M Round for HIPAA-compliant Blockchain Solution
Healthcare IT Today
OCTOBER 1, 2019
This is the first major institutional funding round for BurstIQ, which was founded in 2015 and has been financially sustainable since 2016, generating millions in annual revenue through commercial partnerships with marquee […]. BurstIQ and Elsewhere Partners announced today that they have closed a Series A capital raise, providing $5.5
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Why HHS’ Cybersecurity Concept Paper Falls Short for Healthcare
Healthcare IT Today
JANUARY 12, 2024
For example, in the healthcare industry, we have to abide by HIPAA — a law that helps protect the privacy and security of people’s health information. First and foremost, if you’re treating patients, there should be a clear mandate for certain minimum cybersecurity standards.
Texting patient information – The latest from CMS
Health Blawg
JANUARY 9, 2018
The apoplectic response of the regulated community and commentariat to the off-message message conveyed via email moved CMS to issue an official statement more in line with the joint communiqué of December 2016. Fear not, gentle reader. most hospitals). This is clear. until the next clarification comes along. David Harlow. most hospitals).
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Syllable Corporation Announces Purchase of Actium Health
Healthcare IT Today
APRIL 23, 2024
By using HIPAA-compliant AI and natural language processing (NLP) to understand patient needs, Syllable’s Patient Assistant integrates with a health system’s EHR and automates more than 70% of hospital calls, ensures 35%+ more callers reach their destination, and frees up staff to handle 30% more new appointment calls.
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What’s Causing Fewer Primary Care Visits in the US?
Health Populi
FEBRUARY 5, 2020
In Declining Use of Primary Care Among Commercially Insured Adults in the United States, 2008-2016 , the researchers analyzed data from a national sample of adult health plan members between 18 and 64 years of age and saw that visits to PCPS fell by 24.2%, from 169.5 visits per 100 member-years.
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Texting patient information – The latest from CMS
Health Blawg
JANUARY 9, 2018
The apoplectic response of the regulated community and commentariat to the off-message message conveyed via email moved CMS to issue an official statement more in line with the joint communiqué of December 2016. Fear not, gentle reader. most hospitals). This is clear. until the next clarification comes along. David Harlow. most hospitals).
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Is Virtual Reality Mental Health Part of Your Practice-Building Plan Yet?
Telebehavioral Health Institute
AUGUST 17, 2022
Immersive 360-degree videos represent a recent development in virtual reality mental health, whereby users can utilize digitally simulated realities similar to the real world (Slater & Sanchez, 2016 ). These viable technologies hold much promise but, to date, have not been widely adopted in mental health settings. Register.
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Texting patient information – The latest from CMS
Health Blawg
JANUARY 9, 2018
The apoplectic response of the regulated community and commentariat to the off-message message conveyed via email moved CMS to issue an official statement more in line with the joint communiqué of December 2016. Fear not, gentle reader. most hospitals). This is clear. until the next clarification comes along. David Harlow. most hospitals).
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60 Texting patient information – The latest from CMS
Health Blawg
JANUARY 9, 2018
The apoplectic response of the regulated community and commentariat to the off-message message conveyed via email moved CMS to issue an official statement more in line with the joint communiqué of December 2016. Fear not, gentle reader. most hospitals). This is clear. until the next clarification comes along. David Harlow. most hospitals).
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Texting patient information – The latest from CMS
Health Blawg
JANUARY 9, 2018
The apoplectic response of the regulated community and commentariat to the off-message message conveyed via email moved CMS to issue an official statement more in line with the joint communiqué of December 2016. Fear not, gentle reader. most hospitals). This is clear. until the next clarification comes along. David Harlow. most hospitals).
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Texting patient information – The latest from CMS
Health Blawg
JANUARY 9, 2018
The apoplectic response of the regulated community and commentariat to the off-message message conveyed via email moved CMS to issue an official statement more in line with the joint communiqué of December 2016. Fear not, gentle reader. most hospitals). This is clear. until the next clarification comes along. David Harlow. most hospitals).
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Texting patient information – The latest from CMS
Health Blawg
JANUARY 9, 2018
The apoplectic response of the regulated community and commentariat to the off-message message conveyed via email moved CMS to issue an official statement more in line with the joint communiqué of December 2016. Fear not, gentle reader. most hospitals). This is clear. until the next clarification comes along. David Harlow. most hospitals).
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Voice, health, wellbeing -- notes from January 2020 report
Aging in Place Technology Watch
DECEMBER 4, 2019
By 2016, experiments inside the hospital ecosystem were beginning – KidsMD launched at Children’s Hospital in Boston, a pioneering Alexa skill to help patients and families with generalized wellness advice. Amazon’s release of HIPAA compliance tools has made personalizing the interaction feasible.
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Ransomware Preparedness in Healthcare – Are you Doing the Basics?
Healthcare IT Today
MARCH 14, 2023
In fact, a recent JAMA Health Forum report indicates that from 2016 to 2021, the annual number of ransomware attacks on the healthcare sector more than doubled. He is responsible for security program strategy, cybersecurity operations, security assessment and audit, and regulatory compliance.
Reducing Waste in Tests by Applying Data
Healthcare IT Today
JUNE 9, 2023
Illumicare rolled out this service in 2016 as an experiment. They provide a HIPAA-compliant portal for data transfer. They can compare predicted with actual lengths of stay, and remind clinicians of things that have to be done to reduce a stay. Thus, Mehra said they can speed up discharges and prevent readmissions.
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Profitable Digital Health Platform Healthie Closes on $16M to Enable the Next Generation of Healthcare Delivery
Healthcare IT Today
JULY 26, 2022
Founded in 2016 by Erica Jain and Cavan Klinsky, who dropped out of the University of Pennsylvania to launch the company, Healthie had previously raised $1.9 They provide plans that scale for unlimited growth and that meet patient privacy standards, including HIPAA, SOC-2, and PCI Compliance. About Healthie.
Smartphone Addiction: How Use of Mobile Phones Can Lead to Psychopathology and Phone Addiction Issues
Telebehavioral Health Institute
SEPTEMBER 8, 2022
Activities such as using mobile Internet are associated with smartphone addiction because these behaviors contribute to increased checking behaviors, which can develop into phone addiction (Jeong et al. Differences in smartphone addiction are age-dependent, prompting researchers to examine whether younger adults are more prone to phone addiction.
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Aging in Place Technology Watch
JULY 18, 2018
KidsMD, launched in 2016, has been a pioneer in use of Voice First health offerings – offering ‘trusted pediatric content.’ And then there’s Amazon -- with a team focused on health and wellness – creating interest and some have concern about a voice home hub – though not yet HIPAA compliant.
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Hospitals are signing on to use Alexa-type devices to access patient data
Lloyd Price
FEBRUARY 6, 2019
And Boston Children’s Hospital launched a KidsMD program through Alexa all the way back in 2016, which lets parents ask Alexa for information on their children’s symptoms. How HIPAA would apply with voice-activated devices depends on how the devices are configured, especially their access controls and encryption, Peters said.
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What Are The Current Regulatory Changes And Compliance Requirements That ASCs Need To Be Aware Of In Their Billing Practices?
Healthcare IT Today
JUNE 29, 2023
As of November 15, 2017, ASCs are being surveyed on the new requirements of a September 2016 final rule. HIPAA, CMS, and state agencies regulate ASCs. They follow Medicare reimbursement policies, coding and documentation guidelines, HIPAA compliance, fraud, and abuse prevention, prior authorization, and state-specific regulations.
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The Top Telehealth Terms to Know
American Well
MARCH 17, 2016
AW9: American Well’s next generation product line, AW9 , was revealed at HIMSS 2016 in Las Vegas. HIPAA dictates the acceptable handling of sensitive information, the proper management of information assets, and responsibilities around security and privacy obligations such as training and user access.
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The Top Telehealth Terms to Know
American Well
MARCH 17, 2016
AW9: American Well’s next generation product line, AW9 , was revealed at HIMSS 2016 in Las Vegas. HIPAA dictates the acceptable handling of sensitive information, the proper management of information assets, and responsibilities around security and privacy obligations such as training and user access.
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Six Questions Employers Have About Telehealth
American Well
NOVEMBER 12, 2014
According to the guidelines released by the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) , a clinically credible telehealth visit means using video when possible, employing technology that is fully HIPAA compliant, and ensuring continuity of care. A recent study by NBGH projected that 74% of employers will offer telehealth in 2016.
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Six Questions Employers Have About Telehealth
American Well
NOVEMBER 12, 2014
According to the guidelines released by the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) , a clinically credible telehealth visit means using video when possible, employing technology that is fully HIPAA compliant, and ensuring continuity of care. A recent study by NBGH projected that 74% of employers will offer telehealth in 2016.
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Telemedicine Today (#tday): September 2015
American Well
SEPTEMBER 27, 2015
With 35 of the top 100 hospital delivery networks in the US, and 7 of the top 10 hospital networks/IDNs now using Avizia, the company is revolutionizing the telemedicine industry by providing the first fully integrated telehealth platform – combining video devices with clinical workflow management and HIPAA compliant communication software.
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Apple, Amazon, Google & Healthcare
Advanced Medical Reviews
SEPTEMBER 26, 2018
Compliance with federal guidelines like HIPAA and the vulnerability of cloud-based data management platforms to cyberattacks makes Apple’s data security measures invaluable. Apple is expected to offer a competitive solution for optimizing EHR interoperability that maintains the security of protected health information (PHI).
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Weekender 6/22/18
HIStalk Weekender
JUNE 22, 2018
million in penalties for HIPAA violations stemming from three data breaches and non-compliance in following up with device encryption. January 2016 – joins Athenahealth’s More Disruption Please program. February 2016 – fills three new VP positions. A judge rules that MD Anderson Cancer Center (TX) must pay $4.3
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What are strategic HealthTech acquirers looking for in today's market?
Lloyd Price
AUGUST 26, 2023
Regulatory compliance: In 2016, Cerner acquired Athenahealth for $10.5 This acquisition helped Cerner comply with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). This acquisition gave Illumina access to Verinata Health's talent in the prenatal genetic testing market.
Looking for career opportunity
Healthcare Exchange Standards
SEPTEMBER 6, 2016
Update: Found a new Career, started November 2016 As some of you know, I am currently exploring new career opportunities. I have influenced USA regulations such as HIPAA, and Meaningful Use; as well as regional regulations globally. the spirit of good networking I'd like to share my thoughts and objectives for my next adventure.
Telehealth helps Mayo Clinic neonatologists better treat newborns in emergencies
Healthcare IT News - Telehealth
NOVEMBER 6, 2019
For example, when using a consumer-grade wireless tablet with HIPAA-compliant video conferencing software, neonatologists were able to connect on the first attempt during only 70% of consults. Further, 15% of consults were interrupted by an unintended disconnection. MEETING THE CHALLENGE.
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How The Rapid Shift To Telehealth Leaves Many Community Health Centers Behind During The COVID-19 Pandemic
Henry Kotula
JUNE 14, 2020
A study using 2016 data showed that only 38 percent of CHCs used any telehealth. For Medicare, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) expanded access to telehealth beyond designated rural areas, loosened HIPAA requirements around telehealth platforms, and instituted parity in reimbursement with in-person visits.
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Privacy and the New Health Ciitizen
Health Populi
AUGUST 19, 2019
HIPAA, the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act that was legislated in 1996, isn’t sufficiently robust to deal with the nature of this health information 23 years after that law was first implemented. What did Ciitizen learn from this process? In contrast, average escalations would be 2, days to send 8, and follow-up calls 3.
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How Bluetooth Medical Device at Home Can Help Military Veterans with Chronic Diseases
DrKumo Remote Patient Monitoring
APRIL 6, 2022
According to a 2016 study [4] , over 1.1 It solves healthcare problems with a user-friendly solution powered by its state-of-the-art, HIPAA-compliant, mobile-enabled, continuous real-time monitoring, and AI/ML engine. 2016, June 3). Behavioral data analysis. PubMed Central (PMC). Institute for Veterans and Military Families.
Expanded Telemental Health Laws by State
Telebehavioral Health Institute
NOVEMBER 29, 2022
EBG also encourages a continued focus on compliance, including prescribing, HIPAA compliance , and patient consent. ” Since 2016, EBG has produced the annual report, “ Telemental Health Laws.” ” Since 2016, EBG has produced the annual report, “ Telemental Health Laws.”
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Bonus Features – December 18, 2022 – Half of Americans avoiding hospitals due to staffing shortages, 62% of patients don’t trust health plan info when searching for providers, and much more
Healthcare IT Today
DECEMBER 18, 2022
An ONC blog post described how the tool works: Developers answer questions about the type of health data the app will collect, the intended use of the app, and the type of entity developing the app to determine whether the app is subject to HIPAA, the information blocking rule, or other federal laws.
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76 A Matter of Trust, Perception, Risk, and Uncertainty – The Big Issues Raised by the Acquisition of PatientsLikeMe and Other Patient Data Transactions
Health Populi
JULY 1, 2019
Yet the trust relationship with technology companies, even after the 2016 Cambridge Analytica event, is different and it’s clearly stronger than it is with health insurers. Would you have thought about your health care record’s stewardship for a second when you were at your health care provider 15 years ago, hastily signing a HIPAA form?
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3 Big Healthcare Trends To Watch in 2015
BHM Healthcare Solutions
JULY 20, 2015
We have been keeping an eye on three additional healthcare trends that we expect to hugely impact the healthcare industry through the end of the year and continuing on to 2016. The transition to ICD-10 will be mandatory for any organization covered by HIPAA.
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Weekender 4/5/19
HIStalk Weekender
APRIL 5, 2019
Amazon announces the availability of six new HIPAA-compliant Alexa healthcare skills. Conspiracy-obsessed Internetters are spreading rumors that rapper Nipsey Hussle was killed because he was working on a documentary about an alternative health guru who died in 2016 after claiming he could cure AIDS. In Case You Missed It. News 4/5/19.
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HIStalk Weekender
MAY 31, 2019
billion on its 2016 investment of $60 million. They claimed that they needed my knee MRI report faxed to them because of HIPAA. They again claimed HIPAA, but said there were several third party websites I could use to upload a PDF to and they would fax on my behalf, and better yet, some had free trial periods. ( Bob Smith ).
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How to Plan for & Profitably Operate a Telehealth Program
Mend
MARCH 21, 2022
In 2016, the Journal of General Internal Medicine published an eye-opening satisfaction survey. This trend favors providers using lower-cost settings outside of hospitals and clinics. Growth of patient-driven health care. Patients expect better access to their providers, more convenience, and high-quality care. Patients Desire Telehealth.
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Getting Started with Telehealth
TheraNest
AUGUST 20, 2018
The most important thing you need to have when you start offering online therapy is a HIPAA compliant video conferencing system. Instead check out TheraNest’s Telehealth feature which offers secure, HIPAA compliant video sessions between you and your client. 2016, February). Software Requirements. Ben-Arieh, D.
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