Who: Lexology.com What: On January 17, 2013, the federal Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced a final omnibus rule amending the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) in accordance with the HITECH Act of 2009. The 2013 amendments, which are effective on March 26, 2013, supplement and modify the HIPAA […]
Medical Practice Management Trends
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How do electronic health records (EHRs) connect you and your doctor? In the past, medical data was only stored on paper, making it difficult for your health care providers to share your information. Between 2001 and 2011, the number of doctors using an EHRsystem grew about 57%, making it easier for you and all of […]
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Medical Practices would be wise to become familiar with HIPAA regulations and the penalties for violations. This great infographic, courtesy of ComplianceAndSafety.com, gives us a nice overview as well as some recent cases in the news. Featured By: OSHA Safety Training
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Health Reform Explained in less than 2 min! Affordable Care Act & Health Insurance – brought to you by KaiserQuotes.com “Learn about health care reform fast! This short video explains health reform in a quick and humorous cartoon. Don´t rely on your friends for the answers! Take 2 minutes to learn what you need to […]
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One of the things that Mitt Romney says on his stump speeches is that he is “going to repeal ObamaCare,” the somewhat derisive euphemism for the Affordable Care Act (ACA) passed under President Barack Obama. The question is, can he repeal it if he is elected? The answer, according to David Fried of Software Advice, […]