Do you have to change your software to comply with the CURES act?
The CURES and the 21st Century Act are all about interoperability and the exchange of information (typically through highly regulated APIs). The goal is to someday have seamless ways for patient information to move from provider to payer, provider to lab, provider to... Read More
What Is A Real Security Risk Assessment?
You’ve all heard about HIPAA’s mandatory risk assessment. Maybe, likely you have heard a good deal of conflicting information. Are you confused? Seem overwhelming? We totally understand. This topic is constantly made more complicated than it has to be – by IT... Read More
My Employee Violated HIPAA. Am I Responsible?
My Employee Violated HIPAA. Am I Responsible? Schedule a Free Demo When healthcare privacy breaches occur, it’s not always malicious. In fact, it’s often because of carelessness or a lack of understanding of HIPAA rules. To prevent HIPAA violations, healthcare... Read More
What do ODs need to know about information blocking?
Information blocking is anything that interferes with, prevents, or materially discourages access, exchange, or use of electronic health information (EHI). The concept was defined by Congress in the 21st Century Cures Act, and the ONC is responsible for defining what... Read More
EMAIL AND YOUR PATIENTS
Communicating with patients is an important part of your practice but you must make sure you follow HIPAA guidelines. When we talk about communication through email, it basically falls into 3 categories: FROM the patient TO the patient To a Third Party (anyone else... Read MoreRecent Posts
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