By Devin Partida – Clear communication in health care can mean the difference between life and death. When delays, miscommunications and inefficiencies disrupt treatment, they directly impact patient outcomes. Traditional modes of communication may have worked in the past, but human error and forgetfulness can hinder its effectiveness.
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By Amber Glende – If you work in life sciences, whether in pharma, diagnostics, or vaccines, Federally Qualified Health Centers might not be on your radar. Many manufacturers focus their commercial strategies on large health systems, private practices, and specialty networks, leaving FQHCs largely untapped.
By Matt Fisher – Apparently the Office for Civil Rights does still have older resolved HIPAA concerns in its hopper to release. The latest release about a civil monetary penalty continues the ongoing enforcement focus on the right of access.
By Kent Dicks – Decade after decade, the Department of Veterans Affairs’ Veterans Health Administration (VHA) has sought innovative ways to expand access to care for veterans. These efforts, unfortunately, often have gone unreported in the media.
By Zac Amos – Telehealth has revolutionized health care, offering convenience and accessibility for providers and patients. However, with the shift to virtual care comes a critical responsibility — ensuring the security and privacy of patient information.
By Bridget Kennedy – While technology has advanced, the VA continues to face significant hurdles in ensuring documentation is completed promptly and accurately.
By Matt Fisher – The Office for Civil Rights announced another cyber incident driven HIPAA civil monetary penalty on February 20, 2025. The settlement broke a one month lull in HIPAA enforcement announcements, though looking at the dates in the documents (all go back to the last quarter or so of 2024), it may not necessarily be an indication that enforcement of HIPAA remains an ongoing immediate priority.
The thought leaders in our community are good about sharing their thoughts on the issues of today. Here are the top read and shared guest posts of February that we think deserve sharing again.
By Beth Friedman – After attending more HIMSS Conferences than I can count, I can confidently say HIMSS’25 was the most dynamic yet. The energy was undeniable—packed sessions, buzzing exhibit halls, and a crowd that showed up ready to tackle healthcare’s biggest challenges.