Fri.Feb 09, 2018

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When Buying a Pair of Jeans Competes With Filling a Prescription at CVS in Target

Health Populi

Stories about three fashion brands have me thinking about women and their health economics. Stay with me. Target unveiled its new line of clothing, Universal Thread , which features pieces that are accessible to women who may be dealing with physical limitations or sensory challenges. I first read about Universal Thread on The Mighty website , which is a community of over 1 million people interested in connecting on health and disabilities.

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Is the Public’s Lack of Empathy to Blame for Increased Insulin Costs?

Insulin Nation

How exactly did insulin become unaffordable? This is the question that Drew Pendergrass explores in a widely read piece for Harvard Political Review , which was published on January 22, 2018. Pendergrass begins by telling the story of Alec Raeshawn Smith, who recently died after an all-too-common practice: rationing insulin due to expense. Pendergrass then explores the sinister practices that have led to situations like Smith’s.

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Telemedicine could advance in spending deal

Morning eHealth

Med students can now update EHRs without physician re-documentation — Roe seeks reelection

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HIPAA Fine

Telebehavioral Health Institute

$3.5 Million HIPAA Fine for Risk Management Failures The most recent large-scale HIPAA fine is a cautionary tale for health care professionals of all varieties about the dangers of improper risk management. On February 1, 2018 the Department of Health … Read more. The post HIPAA Fine appeared first on TBH Institute Blog.

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HIPAA Compliance: Can Your Organization Avoid Costly Government Penalties and Fines?

Colington Consulting was established in 2013 and helps organizations achieve HIPAA compliance and ensures clients stay current with the latest enforcement trends. We provide a full range of HIPAA compliance services and consulting. What separates us from our competitors is our knowledge of HIPAA compliance regulations and their application to each of our client’s particular scenarios and requirements.

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Payment Model Requirements

Telebehavioral Health Institute

How to Prepare for the New Value-Based Payment Model Requirements Our colleagues at CIBHSI are offering another outstanding conference in San Diego this May. This conference planning group has sponsored one of my favorite yearly events for almost two decades. … Read more. The post Payment Model Requirements appeared first on TBH Institute Blog.

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