This article reviews malware basics and covers tips that healthcare employees can implement to avoid cyberattacks that could put protected health information (PHI) at risk.
The National Institute of Standards and Technology's (NIST) updated publication provides practical guidance and resources that can be used to help safeguard health information and better understand the security concepts discussed in the HIPAA Security Rule.
The Office for Civil Rights (OCR) recently issued updated guidance regarding the use of online tracking technologies, which is especially relevant due to the widespread adoption of these technologies across various digital platforms, including websites and mobile apps.
Trey La Charité, MD, FACP, SFHM, CCS, CCDS, analyzes the challenges that both inpatient and outpatient CDI specialists encounter and offers advice to lessen provider opposition to participating in outpatient CDI.
In a significant development underscoring the growing threat of cyberattacks in the healthcare sector, the Office for Civil Rights recently announced a settlement concerning a ransomware attack that compromised the protected health information of over 14,000 individuals.
A final rule issued by CMS in February includes several changes to Medicare Advantage (MA) regulations aimed at ensuring health equity, quality, and safety.
Most fracture cases originate in the ED, so orthopedic coders must understand the various scenarios that may arise based on the patient’s condition and the intent of the performing clinician.
A recent study gave some additional validation to CMS’ Acute Hospital Care at Home program, which was approved in November 2020 to lessen the burden on hospitals during the COVID-19 public health emergency.
