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

Healthcare IT Today

The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 ( HIPAA ) is a federal law that safeguards sensitive patient health information (PHI) from being disclosed. But, more importantly, know how to implement them in a HIPAA-compliant way to keep patients and their data safe.

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Cerebral Admits HIPAA Breach, Reports Leak of Data On 3.1 Million Users

Healthcare IT Today

Its leaders found that the tracking technology used to mine user data had disclosed information to third parties and subcontractors. Cerebral’s investigation concluded that the data might be considered protected health information and that it had failed to make sure that these third parties met HIPAA requirements for protecting 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

Health information management has seen many new processes quickly evolve during the COVID-19 pandemic. COVID-19 forced the healthcare industry to change how healthcare is delivered, with telehealth taking a front row seat. Rules […].

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Philips will buy remote patient monitoring company BioTelemetry

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

"BioTelemetry’s leadership in the large and fast growing ambulatory cardiac diagnostics and monitoring market complements our leading position in the hospital. BioTelemetry's technology was also used in a New England Journal of Medicine study about the efficacy of smartwatches for identifying atrial fibrillation.

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Mount Sinai-linked computer pads keep patients at home during COVID-19

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

They come preloaded with telehealth applications, as well as links to educational materials that are specific to the patient group – for example, our transplant program.” The issue is mainly HIPAA compliance, but patients can have access to their health information via an embedded app if they wish,” Shemesh explained.

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The Federal Trade Commission Accuses GoodRx Of Multiple Data Sharing Fails, Demands It Pay $1.5 Million Fine and Make Reforms

Healthcare IT Today

The Federal Trade Commission has cited telehealth and prescription drug discount provider GoodRx for sharing sensitive consumer health data with several advertising platforms, in violation of its own privacy promises to consumers. The agency has filed a proposed order demanding that GoodRx pay $1.5 including Facebook and Google.

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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

The Sequoia Project released several resources to help organizations comply with the information blocking requirements of the 21st Century CURES Act. PointClickCare is partnering with the Michigan Health Information Network to help post-acute providers and case managers exchange data with MiHIN.