News & Analysis

December 1, 2014
Case Management Monthly

More than 80% of physicians say good health is about more than meeting a patient's physical needs; it's about addressing their social needs as well.

December 1, 2014
Briefings on HIPAA

As the use of electronic health records (EHR) surges and organizations work toward meaningful use attestation, more in-depth monitoring of electronic patient records is becoming increasingly necessary.

December 1, 2014
Briefings on HIPAA

The intent of quality and safety programs is to evaluate and monitor performance and to improve results. Organizations develop annual quality and safety plans with measurable objectives that departments adopt and include as integral aspects of their performance improvement plans.

December 1, 2014
Briefings on HIPAA

Q: I am familiar with the HIPAA Security Rule requiring information system review audits. Are there any HIPAA Privacy Rule requirements?other than to perform audits?that require the examination of inappropriate access for an alleged breach? Currently, our security team performs monthly information system review audits and issues reports to leadership on a quarterly basis. Will this suffice, or are there audits that the privacy team should perform as well?

December 1, 2014
Case Management Monthly

The readmission rate for Medicare patients is falling.

December 1, 2014
Briefings on HIPAA

Albert Einstein once said "The difference between stupidity and genius is that genius has its limits." To paraphrase Einstein, the difference between security and compliance is that compliance has its limits. With each high-profile breach that makes headlines, organizations likely question the link between compliance and security, wondering whether the two are one and the same.

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