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Language Barriers: Protecting Your Organization From A Hidden HIPAA Threat

Healthcare IT Today

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

The following is a guest article by Bill Young, Director of Healthcare & Life Sciences at SYSTRAN Keeping patient data confidential and secure remains a major healthcare challenge today, more than 25 years after the introduction of the 1996 Health Insurance Portability & Accountability Act or HIPAA.

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3 Ways to Achieve HIPAA-Compliant Communication for Behavioral Health

Healthcare IT Today

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

The following is a guest article by Ram Krishnan, CEO at Valant Communicating with patients – in a compliant manner – is essential for behavioral health practices. All practices must comply with HIPAA, as well as the Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA). The first step is using a HIPAA-compliant telehealth solution.

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How Healthcare Communication Platforms Can Harness Generative AI in a HIPAA-Compliant Way

Healthcare IT Today

OCTOBER 20, 2023

The following is a guest article by Nate MacLeitch , Founder and CEO at QuickBlox The demand for AI-powered Communications Platform as a Service (CPaaS) in healthcare is evident: 75% of executives believe that generative AI has reached a stage where it is poised to reshape the healthcare industry.

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Faxing: How to Stay HIPAA Compliant When Working Remotely

Healthcare IT Today

MAY 12, 2020

The following is a guest article by Doug Clayton from WestFax. There are thousands of articles on the internet about how to best work remotely from home.

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Upcoming Healthcare Regulations and Their Impact on Healthcare IT

Healthcare IT Today

AUGUST 28, 2023

To help out, we reached out to our amazing Healthcare IT Today Community to see which healthcare regulations they foresee having a big impact on healthcare IT. Under this final rule, individuals and entities that violate the information-blocking requirements face a penalty of up to $1 million per violation.

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Securing Healthcare Data in AWS: Best Practices and Compliance

Healthcare IT Today

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

The following is a guest article by Boris Dzhingarov. In today’s technologically advanced world, the healthcare system is also undergoing a rapid digital transformation, especially in regard to data storage and protection. Hospital records contain sensitive data, including diagnostic details and sensitive personal health information.

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Top Healthcare IT Priorities: Implementing Zero Trust, Ensuring File Transfers are Secure, and of Course HIPAA!

Healthcare IT Today

JUNE 15, 2022

The following is a guest article by Richard Barretto, Chief Information Security Officer Progress. Healthcare companies have a lot on their IT plate, but often neglect their most vital assets: files, documents, and records. Files and Documents are a cybercriminal gold mine.

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How Health Data Sharing Impacts How Clinicians Care for Patients

Healthcare IT Today

APRIL 22, 2024

The following is a guest article by Dr. Guillermo Diaz, Chief Medical Information Officer at Los Angeles Department of Health Services – Ambulatory Care Network , and Ali Modaressi, CEO at Los Angeles Network for Enhanced Services (LANES) When Alex was brought into L.A.

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Security and Privacy Hurdles Plaguing AI-Driven Health Services

Healthcare IT Today

OCTOBER 25, 2023

The following is a guest article by Dr. Sriram Rajagopalan , Enterprise Agile Evangelist at Inflectra Today’s most significant risk regarding security and privacy issues in health services is consumers’ need for more awareness of personal health information. So, HIPAA may not apply. What do I mean?

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Bonus Features – July 16, 2023 – 95% of patients are concerned about data breaches affecting their medical records, 81% incorrectly assume PHI collected by digital health apps is protected under HIPAA

Healthcare IT Today

JULY 16, 2023

Welcome to the weekly edition of Healthcare IT Today Bonus Features. This article will be a weekly roundup of interesting stories, product announcements, new hires, partnerships, research studies, awards, sales, and more. Health information network Availity was awarded Compliance Leader Verification by the Ethisphere Institute.

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Why HHS’ Cybersecurity Concept Paper Falls Short for Healthcare

Healthcare IT Today

JANUARY 12, 2024

The following is a guest article by Chris Bowen, Founder and CISO at ClearDATA The recent Cybersecurity concept paper from HHS, while a gesture towards progress, falls critically short of what’s imperative in today’s climate.

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Bonus Features – September 25, 2022 – More than 90% of patients prefer providers who offer telemedicine, Sequoia Project releases info blocking resources, and more

Healthcare IT Today

SEPTEMBER 25, 2022

Welcome to the weekly edition of Healthcare IT Today Bonus Features. This article will be a weekly roundup of interesting stories, product announcements, new hires, partnerships, research studies, awards, sales, and more. Identity-driven cybersecurity firm Semperis added Atrium Health CISO Todd Greene to its Strategic Advisory Board.

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RFID in Healthcare: Navigating Security & Privacy Regulations

Healthcare IT Today

AUGUST 21, 2023

The following is a guest article by Peter Bloch, Market Development Manager – Healthcare at Avery Dennison Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) technology is revolutionizing healthcare, by improving efficiency, patient safety, and supply chain management.

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Recent HHS Settlement Underscores the Importance Compliance Plays in Cybersecurity

Healthcare IT Today

DECEMBER 13, 2023

The following is a guest article by Dotty Bollinger, JD, Healthcare Compliance Consultant, Compliancy Group The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Office for Civil Rights (OCR) reached a settlement with Doctors’ Management Services after the healthcare vendor succumbed to a ransomware attack. 21CO) faced a $2.3

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Ransomware Preparedness in Healthcare – Are you Doing the Basics?

Healthcare IT Today

MARCH 14, 2023

The following is a guest article by Chad Peterson, Managing Director at NetSPI As ransomware attacks become more sophisticated, healthcare organizations have become desirable targets due to the valuable data shared across medical records and the constant need for service availability.

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Healthy Data Management: How IT Assists Healthcare Institutions

Healthcare IT Today

DECEMBER 15, 2023

The following is a guest article by Natalie Tkachenko, Healthcare Software Solutions Consultant at NIX To obtain test results today, there’s no need to visit the hospital. State documents define rules for collecting, storing, processing, and transmitting medical information.

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Collaborating for Compliance: Helping Actors Comply with Cures Act Final Rule

Healthcare IT Today

OCTOBER 21, 2021

The following is a guest article by Lauren Riplinger, Vice President of Policy and Government Affairs at the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA).

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Key Cybersecurity Defenses for the Healthcare Sector

Healthcare IT Today

OCTOBER 4, 2023

The following is a guest article by Sam Manjarres, Sr. Product Marketing Manager, Identity Security at WatchGuard The healthcare industry is increasingly in the crosshairs of cybercriminals. Ensure PHI Compliance with VPN Tunnels The HIPAA Privacy Rule has strong requirements around Protected Health Information (PHI).

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Telehealth and the HIM Professional’s Role: Relaxing of Rules for Telehealth Services due to COVID-19 Requires Strong Leadership

Healthcare IT Today

JULY 30, 2020

The following is a guest article by Diana Warner, MS, RHIA, CHPS, CPHI, FAHIMA, Director, Client Relations and Account Management at MRO. Health information management has seen many new processes quickly evolve during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Fueling Innovation in Healthcare by Scaling Access to Protected Data

Healthcare IT Today

APRIL 27, 2023

The following is a guest article by Dr. Suraj Kapa, Chief Medical Officer at TripleBlind Data is arguably the most critical driver of innovation in healthcare today. We can only achieve this if the data is kept private to maintain patient privacy and the intellectual property rights of healthcare companies and their industry partners.

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Bonus Features – July 31, 2022 – House passes bill to extend telehealth flexibility to 2024, only 60% of practices hit their 2021 revenue goal, and more

Healthcare IT Today

JULY 31, 2022

Welcome to the weekly edition of Healthcare IT Today Bonus Features. This article will be a weekly roundup of interesting stories, product announcements, new hires, partnerships, research studies, awards, sales, and more. Preventive care delivery platform Fullscript has joined the athenahealth Marketplace app store.

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How Healthcare Can Embrace the Cloud Without Jeopardizing Data

Healthcare IT Today

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

The following is a guest article by Rodman Ramezanian, Global Cloud Threat Lead at Skyhigh Security Healthcare, like other sectors, is undergoing a massive digital transformation to meet the changing needs of patients and workers. So what’s causing this hesitancy?

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Bonus Features – December 11, 2022 – CMS holds off on good faith estimate enforcement, 61% of patients see primary care moving out of the doctor’s office, and more

Healthcare IT Today

DECEMBER 11, 2022

Welcome to the weekly edition of Healthcare IT Today Bonus Features. This article will be a weekly roundup of interesting stories, product announcements, new hires, partnerships, research studies, awards, sales, and more. Please include any relevant links and let us know if news is under embargo.

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Four Steps to Success in Implementing AI Within Healthcare Organizations

Healthcare IT Today

MARCH 19, 2024

The following is a guest article by Ben Cushing, Chief Architect of Health and Life Sciences at Red Hat Artificial intelligence (AI) is showing up in more healthcare contexts, from drug discovery to diagnostic imaging to robot-assisted surgery. AI can then translate the clinical concepts into standard formats.

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Bonus Features – December 11, 2022 – CMS holds off on good faith estimate enforcement, 61% of patients see primary care moving out of the doctor’s office, and much more

Healthcare IT Today

DECEMBER 11, 2022

Welcome to the weekly edition of Healthcare IT Today Bonus Features. This article will be a weekly roundup of interesting stories, product announcements, new hires, partnerships, research studies, awards, sales, and more. Please include any relevant links and let us know if news is under embargo.

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Healthcare IT Regulations – What Needs to Be Added and What Needs to Be Removed

Healthcare IT Today

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

Or are there areas in healthcare where past regulations are now too restrictive and are holding us back? In search of answers to these questions, we reached out to our incredibly beautiful Healthcare IT Today Community to see what areas they would add, remove, or update regulations. The following is what they had to say.

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Digital Transformation Relies on Data Center Storage

Healthcare IT Today

JULY 12, 2023

The following is a guest article by Ken Parent, CEO at Element Critical As the healthcare landscape continues to evolve, there has been significant disruption to budgets, manpower, and resources throughout healthcare facilities.

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Bonus Features – July 24, 2022 – OCR resolves 11 HIPAA enforcement actions, ONC releases USCDI v3, and more

Healthcare IT Today

JULY 24, 2022

Welcome to the weekly edition of Healthcare IT Today Bonus Features. This article will be a weekly roundup of interesting stories, product announcements, new hires, partnerships, research studies, awards, sales, and more. 1 cause of healthcare data breaches , according to the latest report from Fortified Health Security.

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Bonus Features – September 17, 2023 – 20% of healthcare marketers worried about job security amid AI adoption, 53% of executives using AI to address drug diversion “very confident” in their efforts, and more

Healthcare IT Today

SEPTEMBER 17, 2023

Welcome to the weekly edition of Healthcare IT Today Bonus Features. This article will be a weekly roundup of interesting stories, product announcements, new hires, partnerships, research studies, awards, sales, and more. Los Angeles-area Adventist Health Simi Valley chose Luna for in-home, in-person outpatient physical therapy.

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Weekly Roundup – September 16, 2023

Healthcare IT Today

SEPTEMBER 16, 2023

Welcome to our Healthcare IT Today Weekly Roundup. Each week, we’ll be providing a look back at the articles we posted and why they’re important to the healthcare IT community. Optimize Health Data Sharing to Enhance the Patient Experience. Read more… Achieve HIPAA-Compliant Communication for Behavioral Health.

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5 Must-Haves in a Patient Financial Communication Platform

Healthcare IT Today

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

The following is a guest article by Steven Dubner, Vice President of Product Management at Nordis Technologies No matter how exemplary the clinical care, overall patient experience and satisfaction often hinge on the last interactions with providers—billing and payments.

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Using AI Responsibly and Ethically in Healthcare

Healthcare IT Today

FEBRUARY 3, 2023

The following is a guest article by Michael Armstrong, Chief Technology Officer at Authenticx. From disease detection and treatment management to patient communications, AI plays an ever increasing role in the healthcare industry. Will healthcare organizations sacrifice data privacy as they implement and rely more on AI?

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Changing Our Approach Together: How Health Data Can Advance Health Equity

Healthcare IT Today

OCTOBER 6, 2022

The following is a guest article by Tina Feldmann, VP of Corporate & Product Marketing at Kno2. “The variety of perspectives on this panel highlight and inspire the actions we can take to address health equity right now.” Post-Acute Providers for the Win!

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Going the Extra Mile to Support Patient Access Is a Win-Win for Patients and HIE Compliance

Healthcare IT Today

AUGUST 16, 2023

The following is a guest article by Deven McGraw , Co-Founder of Ciitizen® and Lead for Data Stewardship and Data Sharing at Invitae Corporation HIEs and HINs Should take Key Actions Now to Prepare for the Enforcement of the Information Blocking Rules On Sept. HIEs are the true stewards of information sharing in their communities.

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Vendor Risk Management in Healthcare ––What It Is and Why It Matters

Healthcare IT Today

JANUARY 30, 2023

The following is a guest article by Brian Selfridge, Healthcare Cybersecurity & Risk Leader at CORL Technologies. In 2023, healthcare organizations face an impossible paradox. On the one hand, they have no choice but to rely on third-party vendors––the ongoing digitization of healthcare would be impossible without them.

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The Future of Healthcare: Integrated Data for Integrated Care

Healthcare IT Today

DECEMBER 20, 2023

The following is a guest article by Venki Subramanian , SVP Product Management at Reltio When data is missing, inaccurate, incomplete, or misdirected, it can have severe, sometimes life-altering impacts. EHRs are real-time, patient-centered records that make information available instantly and securely to authorized users.

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Emerging Technologies in Healthcare IT and Their Regulatory Considerations

Healthcare IT Today

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

To talk more about the regulatory considerations for implementing these emerging technologies, we reached out to our incredible Healthcare IT Today Community for their insights. This is what they had to say on this topic. However, as the potential benefits of these expand, so do mounting concerns regarding regulations.

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Language Barriers: Protecting Your Organization From A Hidden HIPAA Threat

3 Ways to Achieve HIPAA-Compliant Communication for Behavioral Health

Trending Sources

How Healthcare Communication Platforms Can Harness Generative AI in a HIPAA-Compliant Way

Faxing: How to Stay HIPAA Compliant When Working Remotely

Upcoming Healthcare Regulations and Their Impact on Healthcare IT

Securing Healthcare Data in AWS: Best Practices and Compliance

Top Healthcare IT Priorities: Implementing Zero Trust, Ensuring File Transfers are Secure, and of Course HIPAA!

How Health Data Sharing Impacts How Clinicians Care for Patients

Security and Privacy Hurdles Plaguing AI-Driven Health Services

Bonus Features – July 16, 2023 – 95% of patients are concerned about data breaches affecting their medical records, 81% incorrectly assume PHI collected by digital health apps is protected under HIPAA

Why HHS’ Cybersecurity Concept Paper Falls Short for Healthcare

Bonus Features – September 25, 2022 – More than 90% of patients prefer providers who offer telemedicine, Sequoia Project releases info blocking resources, and more

RFID in Healthcare: Navigating Security & Privacy Regulations

Recent HHS Settlement Underscores the Importance Compliance Plays in Cybersecurity

Ransomware Preparedness in Healthcare – Are you Doing the Basics?

Healthy Data Management: How IT Assists Healthcare Institutions

Collaborating for Compliance: Helping Actors Comply with Cures Act Final Rule

Key Cybersecurity Defenses for the Healthcare Sector

Telehealth and the HIM Professional’s Role: Relaxing of Rules for Telehealth Services due to COVID-19 Requires Strong Leadership

Fueling Innovation in Healthcare by Scaling Access to Protected Data

Bonus Features – July 31, 2022 – House passes bill to extend telehealth flexibility to 2024, only 60% of practices hit their 2021 revenue goal, and more

How Healthcare Can Embrace the Cloud Without Jeopardizing Data

Bonus Features – December 11, 2022 – CMS holds off on good faith estimate enforcement, 61% of patients see primary care moving out of the doctor’s office, and more

Four Steps to Success in Implementing AI Within Healthcare Organizations

Bonus Features – December 11, 2022 – CMS holds off on good faith estimate enforcement, 61% of patients see primary care moving out of the doctor’s office, and much more

Healthcare IT Regulations – What Needs to Be Added and What Needs to Be Removed

Digital Transformation Relies on Data Center Storage

Bonus Features – July 24, 2022 – OCR resolves 11 HIPAA enforcement actions, ONC releases USCDI v3, and more

Bonus Features – September 17, 2023 – 20% of healthcare marketers worried about job security amid AI adoption, 53% of executives using AI to address drug diversion “very confident” in their efforts, and more

Weekly Roundup – September 16, 2023

5 Must-Haves in a Patient Financial Communication Platform

Using AI Responsibly and Ethically in Healthcare

Changing Our Approach Together: How Health Data Can Advance Health Equity

Going the Extra Mile to Support Patient Access Is a Win-Win for Patients and HIE Compliance

Vendor Risk Management in Healthcare ––What It Is and Why It Matters

The Future of Healthcare: Integrated Data for Integrated Care

Emerging Technologies in Healthcare IT and Their Regulatory Considerations

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