Q: We currently use an electronic system to make appointments for our spa clients that is not HIPAA compliant according to its maker. Can we use this system to track appointments for B-12 shots clients and those who are prescribed with appetite suppressants? We would have to enter patient medications and any allergies into this system. Since it is a cash-based business, what’s the HIPAA liability?
Covered entities (CE) and business associates (BA) should report any suspicious cyber activity, including malware, phishing, or other cybersecurity incidents, to the United States Computer Emergency Readiness Team (US-CERT), the Office for Civil Rights (OCR) said in guidance released February 23.
Q. If we discover that our business associate (BA) uses a cloud service vendor for certain services, do we need to see proof that the BA has executed a BA agreement (BAA) with the cloud service vendor?
The Office of Inspector General’s (OIG) telephone number is being spoofed in a scam that aims to obtain identity and financial information, the OIG warned in an alert published March 3.
This week’s Medicare updates include a revision to State Operations Manual Appendix PP; ICD-10 Coding Revisions to NCDs, clarification of payment policy changes for Negative Pressure Wound Therapy using a disposable device and the outlier payment methodology for home health services; and more!
Ever since Pat became a nurse case manager three years ago, both family and friends have reached out to her for healthcare advice. She really doesn’t mind and almost expects it, especially since healthcare can be complex and challenging. By sharing her knowledge as a case manager, Pat can often help people navigate healthcare complexities.
Ever since Pat became a nurse case manager three years ago, both family and friends have reached out to her for healthcare advice. She really doesn’t mind and almost expects it, especially since healthcare can be complex and challenging. By sharing her knowledge as a case manager, Pat can often help people navigate healthcare complexities.
The Office for Civil Rights (OCR) sent a $5.5 million message about the importance of audit and access controls in its latest HIPAA settlement, OCR announced February 16.
