News & Analysis

July 1, 2010
Briefings on HIPAA

Q. Must patients receive a paper copy of our Notice of Privacy Practices during every encounter at our facility?

July 1, 2010
Briefings on HIPAA

A major privacy breach can carry a heavy price for a healthcare organization, and its response can indicate how big a price it ultimately pays.

July 1, 2010
Briefings on HIPAA

Because of the high risk that laptop computers and other portable devices create for a potential privacy breach, healthcare organizations should consider creating an easy-to-understand training guide that describes staff members’ responsibilities.

July 1, 2010
Case Management Monthly

Rita, an 82-year-old female, is involved in a motor vehicle accident while traveling from South Dakota to Arkansas in early January. She arrives at the hospital Sunday afternoon with a concussion and two fractured ribs.

July 1, 2010
Case Management Monthly

Unlike politicians who only give lip service to working with rivals, BryanLGH and Saint Elizabeth Regional Medical Center have joined forces to create Lincoln ED Connections, which helps patients who use the ED for primary care.

July 1, 2010
Case Management Monthly

In an environment of limited resources, ensuring care for patients post-discharge can challenge any case manager’s creativity. Rural locations in particular can pose problems related to serviceable areas and resource availability.

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