Technology is everywhere, including hospitals and doctor's offices. Studies have found that in some cases technology can be an asset to patient management, with remote monitoring showing promise in helping to reduce readmissions.
If your organization experiences a data breach—an increasingly likely scenario—and PHI is exposed, chances are you will be hit with a lawsuit in short order.
There are compelling reasons with which to make a case to company executives of the benefits of a good data security program. It starts with return on investment calculations.
There are times when state privacy and security laws trump HIPAA, and healthcare organizations and their business associates (BA) should have a clear understanding of their compliance obligations in the midst of what can be a complex web of regulations.
We're less than four months away from the implementation of ICD-10-CM/PCS, and the AHA Coding Clinic for ICD-10-CM/PCS is rolling right along with advice for the new code set.
