By Matt Fisher – Whenever an entity subject to HIPAA experiences a data breach, notification must be given to the Office for Civil Rights. Once OCR receives notification of a breach, an investigation will typically follow. That combination is a sure way for broader issues to be uncovered. That is the scenario that played out in the most recent settlement announced by OCR.
Read More
By Devin Partida – As the health IT industry has gained momentum, it has strengthened the pharmaceutical supply chain, providing many benefits to patients, medication producers and health care providers. What specific advantages can strategically applied technologies bring to supply chain management?
By Gil Bashe – In today’s data-driven world of medicine, we often equate better care with better technology and better outcomes with advanced diagnostics. And yet, one truth remains: the most powerful force in healing is not found in a test result but in the presence of another human being who truly sees you.
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 March that we think deserve sharing again.
By Zac Amos – While zero trust can benefit health care information technology professionals, several things should be considered before implementation. Neglecting these common challenges could cause trouble later.
By Julie Bastien – For the past decade, the conversation has been all about adoption: getting clinicians to use EHRs, making patient data portable, and streamlining hospital operations. There have been significant strides in these areas across our industry, but often, it has meant the conversations focus more on systems than outcomes.
By Mikaela Lewis & Chris Floros – It used to be simple. Come up with a password you won’t forget. Re-enter it so many times it’s etched into your brain. But those days are behind us. Passwords are no longer enough to protect sensitive patient health data.
By Eric Tygenhof MD FACS & Nadeem Dhanani MD MPH – Every day, over 11,000 patients age into Medicare, and as a result, the aging population is leading to an increased demand for care. Along with this shift comes a rise of “snowbirds” — a group of patients who relocate to warmer locations during the winter and return to their home states in the spring.
By Arielle Zionts – Rural hospital leaders are questioning whether they can continue to afford to do business with Medicare Advantage companies, and some say the only way to maintain services and protect patients is to end their contracts with the private insurers.