News & Analysis

July 1, 2013
HIM Briefings

In this column, we often discuss challenges with EHR systems. Sometimes these relate to technical problems, other times they are process related, and occasionally-as we'll be doing in this issue-we talk about the need for effective "people management."

July 1, 2013
HIM Briefings

This article is based on the results of HCPro's annual MRB salary survey. Data in this article represent the responses of 292 HIM professionals from hospitals in the following categories:

July 1, 2013
Briefings on HIPAA

Proving encryption at time of breach, use of smartphones, and vendor agreements.

 

July 1, 2013
Briefings on HIPAA

A 2009 tragedy that occurred in a high school weight room is raising questions about patient privacy rights under HIPAA.

July 1, 2013
Briefings on HIPAA

Sanctions are one side of the HIPAA coin. However, have you ever considered awarding commendations to workforce members who take steps to protect PHI?

July 1, 2013
Briefings on HIPAA

The HIPAA omnibus rule provides greater protection for PHI by imposing more stringent requirements and limits on a covered entity's (CE) use and disclosure of that information when it comes to functions such as marketing, sales, and fundraising.

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