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Healthcare Cybersecurity – 2024 Health IT Predictions

Healthcare IT Today

As we kick off 2024, we wanted to start the new year with a series of 2024 Health IT predictions. In 2024, the attack surface will continue to grow. The HIPAA Security Rule was drafted in 2003 and has not been substantively updated since that time. I expect that to intensify further throughout 2024.

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Temporary Extension of Telemedicine Prescription Rule Approved & Effective Immediately

Telebehavioral Health Institute

The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) and the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) have joined forces to issue a temporary telemedicine prescription rule to extend certain exceptions to existing DEA telemedicine regulations.

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Temporary Extention of Telemedicine Prescription Rule Approved & Effective Immediately

Telebehavioral Health Institute

The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) and the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) have joined forces to issue a temporary telemedicine prescription rule to extend certain exceptions to existing DEA telemedicine regulations.

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Reimbursement Repercussions for April 2023 End of Public Health Emergency

Telebehavioral Health Institute

While the official end of the public health emergency (PHE) was extended to April 2023 for many federal government programs, two federal actions will further extend the deadline for federal Medicare reimbursement until at least December 31, 2024. Other repercussions of the end of the PHE include the return of HIPAA and licensure enforcement.

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Bonus Features – April 14, 2024 – Less than 6 in 10 docs satisfied with electronic access to external immunization info, 68% of nurses are feeling overwhelmed, plus 38 more stories

Healthcare IT Today

Subsequent statements and social media posts, summarized nicely here by Brendan Keeler, indicate the shut-off occurred in response to Particle Health users requesting data without having a legitimate Treatment use case as defined by HIPAA. Epic argued the unauthorized requests could compromise the exchange of PHI.

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COPD Management: A Guide to Remote Patient Monitoring in 2024

DrKumo Remote Patient Monitoring

As we navigate through 2024, it’s crucial to understand the comprehensive strategies and technologies available for effective COPD management through remote means. Future Projections Looking ahead to 2024 and beyond, future projections suggest a continued increase in the prevalence and impact of COPD on global health.

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Visibly Launches Real-Time Video Consultations Through Merger With EyecareLive

Healthcare IT Today

The EyecareLive platform includes eye health monitoring tools, real-time video visits, HIPAA-compliant messaging, virtual testing, and built-in e-prescribe and e-commerce functionality. Originally announced January 18th, 2024 “We are excited to join the Visibly team to make digital eye care more accessible and affordable. .