The Office of Inspector General’s (OIG) recently released semiannual report says vulnerabilities remain under CMS’ 2-midnight hospital policy as the agency recently concluded a study into hospital reporting of such stays.
Q: Are county entities such as county counsel, public defenders, patient rights advocates, the courts, correctional facilities, and law enforcement required to comply with HIPAA?
Q. My facility offers telehealth services as an originating site. Is the distant site acting as a BA in these situations? Is my facility responsible for ensuring the distant site is in compliance with the Security Rule?
A ransomware attack launched May 12 crippled systems around the world and raised questions about the healthcare industry’s ability to withstand a massive cyberattack.
Q: Is a covered entity required to see a copy of a business associate’s risk management and security plan? Do we need to have a copy of this in our files?
Patients who participate in accountable care organizations (ACO) and care management teams may have fewer hospitalizations and ED visits and lower Medicare spending, according to a recent study in Health Affairs. Care management is a cornerstone of ACO interventions.
