The Role of Healthcare IT Providers in Enhancing Patient Experience
In today’s digital world, the healthcare industry is rapidly evolving, and the role of technology in improving patient care has…
Compliance Challenges and Solutions for Healthcare IT in the Digital Age
The digital age has revolutionized the healthcare industry, bringing about significant advancements in patient care, research, and data management. However,…
6 Reasons Why You Should Have a Patient Release Form for Your Medical Practice
A patient release form is a document that allows your medical practice to share information about a patient with other healthcare providers. This form can be extremely helpful in situations where you need to consult with another provider about a patient’s care.
11 Things You Should Know About HIPAA Compliance
If you’re a healthcare professional, then you know that HIPAA compliance is essential. But even if you’re not, it’s important to understand the basics of HIPAA compliance so that you can protect your data. Here are 11 things you should know about HIPAA compliance.
The Most Alarming Fact of HIPAA Audits
In 2015, OCR conducted 115 audits and found that 96% of those audited were not in compliance with at least one major provision of HIPAA. Furthermore, nearly half of the organizations audited had not completed a risk analysis – which is required by HIPAA.
Hackers Make More Money Stealing Medical Records
Hospitals and health care providers are ‘easy targets’ according to experts. Cybercriminals can make ten times more money hacking someone’s medical records rather than their credit card details, new research has shown.
HIPAA Audits Delayed Again, But for How Long?
In what may come as a relief for several healthcare providers, there is still uncertainty about when the next round of HIPAA Audits will start. What you have right now is time to look at your medical practice’s state of digital security and compliance status in line with the Omnibus Rule changes if you have not already done it.
UC Davis Medical Breach
In June 2015, UC Davis Medical Center announced that it had been the victim of a data breach. The incident affected approximately 4 million people, including patients, employees, and contractors. UC Davis is one of the largest healthcare providers in the United States, with over 1,700 hospitals and clinics.