Maintaining Privacy of Patient Heal... Oct 4, 2009
HIPAA and Confidentiality. HIPAA, the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act applies to portability of health insurance and privacy of patient healthcare information ... An understanding of the principles of HIPAA is a requirement in the healthcare industry. (Suite101.com)
Cash-Strapped Police Department Outsources Report Writing... Sep 30, 2009
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Updated: One man dead, one facing charges following weekend crashes in Beverly Sep 30, 2009
McCarthy said HIPAA regulations, the health care privacy law, prevent him from giving out the driver s name. Beverly Fire Department spokesman Peter O Connor said that when firefighters arrived on scene, the victim was already out of the car and did not complain of any serious injuries. (Beverly Citizen, MA)
MORE JOBS FROM CAREERBUILDER.COM Sep 26, 2009
com - CareerBuilder - Jobs. Email Address or Password is Invalid Email Address. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Iron Mountain Readies for New Federal Records Rule Sep 26, 2009
HIPAA Data Breach Rules Take Effect. Also this week, took effect requiring disclosure of data breaches of protected health information under but the rules contain exceptions for encryption and destruction technologies and breaches that aren't considered personally or financially harmful. (EnterpriseStorageForum)
Health data breach notification rule starts Sept. 23 Sep 22, 2009
In late August, the Health and Human Services Department published an interim final notification rule for entities covered under the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), such as hospitals, doctors and health plans ... Business associates also include any provider of services to a HIPAA-covered entity, which include third-party administrators, claims processors, attorneys, accountants and software providers ... Now, if they dont follow HIPAA, they are subject to federal... (FCW.com)
Spokane County fair officials say they'll pre-screen future group visits Sep 20, 2009
Uncle Walt wrote on Sep 19, 2009 9:10 PM:" Doesn't matter what the Fair asks ... mental illness is covered under HIPAA regulations. So even if the new policy was in place before now, it wouldn't have mattered - because the state wouldn't have been able to give those answers without violating federal law. ". Have something to say about this story. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Health care: What you may not know Sep 16, 2009
Many of my duties in the years before my retirement were in implementing the technological portions of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) ... I'm writing it to get into print that the HIPAA Act of 1996 did some other marvelous things that all tend to forget ... The portions of HIPAA concerning patients and their access to these benefits passed to the Department of Labor and the Office of Civil Rights, two of Washington's less energetic and less funded... (The Augusta Chronicle)
Hospital gives wrong baby to new mother Sep 16, 2009
Google the term HIPAA. It's a complex program set up to protect the identity and confidential information of all patients, health care providers, health insurance providers etc. The hospital has no control over this. (Williston Daily Herald, ND)
Electronic Medical Records Chart a New Course Sep 14, 2009
Charting a New Course - CBS Sunday Morning - CBS News. Charting a New Course. (CBS News)
Big employer may be watching Sep 14, 2009
Companies needs range from payment card industry compliance for businesses accepting credit cards to HIPAA guidelines in the health care industry to Sarbanes Oxley-related disclosure guidelines for the financial industry, said Jason Pollner, co-CEO of Tampa-based managed service provider , which offers systems management, end-to-end monitoring and change management. Regardless of industry, all companies are required to demonstrate the same compliance as its customers, Pollner said. (Tampa Bay Business Journal, FL)
Nurse Practitioner Sep 11, 2009
Maintains strict confidentiality with regard to protected health information and understands and adheres to Cogents HIPAA Privacy and Security Policies and Procedures. . (The Clarion-Ledger)
'I Lost My Identity': Living With Early Dementia Sep 9, 2009
"I would forget the patient I was seeing. I'd look at my notes and at the patient's chart and I wouldn't recognize my own handwriting. After the HIPAA [privacy] laws changed there was all this new paperwork and I just could not keep track," told ABC News from her home in Memphis. After months of seeing doctors, one of whom suggested she was just a "stressed-out soccer mom," Thornton received her diagnosis from a physician who "couldn't have looked more unhappy that I didn't have a brain tumor.". (ABC News -- Business)
Hospital chaplains want to join the health care team Sep 8, 2009
But in the 45th volume of HIPAA provisions is a clause that provides for clergy to access protected information unless the patient expresses their objection. Roberta Springer Loewy, an author and bioethics professor at the , said consent can mean simply not telling a chaplain to leave, and a patient has granted access without being aware of it. (Jacksonville Business Journal, FL)
I’m pretty sure that “personnel” or “medical” issues will be cited as to a lack of answering the question. But is it really true that an Imperial County mental health worker was air-lifted to San Diego after falling and breaking their wrist while at work? A helicopter ride for a broken wrist? Really? — Interested, Imperial'>Is it true that an Imperial County mental health worker was air-lifted to San Diego for a broken wrist? Sep 5, 2009
An Imperial County mental health worker was air-lifted to San Diego for a broken wrist. - Imperial Valley Press Online - Probe. (El Centro Imperial Valley Press, CA)
Privacy a focus for Health Unit Sep 4, 2009
During the exchange, clients may provide sensitive personal information such as their home address, Social Security, Medicaid or phone numbers information that is protected under the federal Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) ... At this point, we are not HIPAA compliant, and this could cost us a fine if a client were to make the complaint and we were found non-compliant. (Paragould Daily Press, AR)
Goodwill establishes Good Careers Academy Sep 4, 2009
A medical front office certification program provides instruction on office administration, medical billing/coding, HIPAA regulations, insurance vocabulary and more. The course curriculum and instructor is provided by San Antonio College. (San Antonio Business Journal, TX)
ASU outlines plans, procedures in case of H1N1 outbreak Aug 28, 2009
Federal regulations (HIPAA) bar health personnel from discussing records or treatments unless the student has signed a waiver. All students who feel sick should report to the campus Student Health Center and be evaluated so they can sign a necessary waiver to release their health information to parents, guardians and others. (Paragould Daily Press, AR)
Senator Ted Kennedy: A Member of the NAMI Family Aug 27, 2009
Health Insurance Portability & Accountability Act (HIPAA), including restrictions on insurance limitations for pre-existing conditions. Genetic Information Non-Discrimination Act. (PR Newswire)
CER study demonstrated asthma patients had better overall results with oral controllers Aug 26, 2009
The study database was developed in compliance with the regulations of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) of 1996. Eligible patients were 18-64 years old with at least one medical claim with an ICD-9-CM code for asthma from Sept. 1, 2002 through Aug. 31, 2006 and at least one prescription claim for an asthma controller medication from Sept. 1, 2003 through Aug. 31, 2005. (EurekAlert!)
Ted Kennedy's Storied CareerThe senator stayed on the forefront of health care debate despite absence. Aug 26, 2009
Kennedy, along with other senators, sponsored the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) in 1996. In 1997, he rallied for the State Children's Health Insurance Program (SCHIP) under which uninsured children from low-income families could get insurance. (ABC News)
AGING & CARING: 5 legal documents you need for your parents Aug 20, 2009
A durable power of attorney for healthcare and HIPAA release ... A HIPAA release gives you access to your parents health records and physicians. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Living)
End exclusions for pre-existing condition Aug 16, 2009
HIPAA was to assure health care insurance would continue with job changes. HIPAA stands for Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act ... BC/BS told me a small business can "sign a card" and not follow HIPAA.. (The Pantagraph newspaper)
The language of healthcare reform Aug 13, 2009
HIPAA: A 1996 federal law that allows individuals to qualify immediately for comparable health insurance coverage when they change their employment or relationships. It also creates the authority to set conditions for setting limits on access to a person s healthcare data. (Burlington Union, MA)
Fears fuel emotional health care protests Aug 13, 2009
Congress passed less sweeping reform like the State Children's Health Insurance Program (SCHIP) and the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). Owen said the response to his proposals has likely been "a stark awakening to [Obama] about maybe on this particular issue, he's going to need a new tactic.". (CNN -- Health)
Revenue Management Solutions, LLC Receives EHNAC Financial Services Accreditation Aug 12, 2009
Through the consultative review process, EHNAC evaluated Revenue Management Solutions, LLC against financial and banking criteria to ensure customers that the organization follows HIPAA security and privacy rules ... " "With EHNAC FSAP-EHN accreditation, RMS establishes an additional level of credibility in the industry for secure data processing and HIPAA compliance," says Lee Barrett, executive director of EHNAC. "Customers are concerned with the quality and security of the organizations with... (PR Newswire)
Click to read: Med Mistakes Blamed in 200K Deaths a Year Aug 11, 2009
Med Mistakes Blamed in 200K Deaths a Year - The Early Show - CBS News. Med Mistakes Blamed in 200K Deaths a Year. (CBS News -- Early Show)
Dems Take Aim at Insurance Industry Aug 4, 2009
Already, Obama's health care dictates in the form of HIPAA and COBRA changes(in the "stimulus" bill) have added to health care costs ... HIPAA and Cobra are of no consequence, if a public plan is put in place. (CBS News)
Health Care in Crisis Aug 3, 2009
Because of the HIPAA Privacy Law, many of the physicians involved can't comment on the cases involving their patients. But I want to thank the families who allowed me to tell their stories, some related while the family was still grieving. (BusinessWeek)
Stabbed woman did not suffer life-threatening injuries Aug 3, 2009
MCM officials also said they could not confirm or deny any information connected to the patient due to Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) guidelines. Contact Danny Gallagher at. (McKinney Courier-Gazette, TX)
Panel faults record refusal Aug 1, 2009
In April, city Treasurer Betty Barnette initially rejected a similar request from the Common Council on the grounds the dismissed tickets were barred from release under the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA), which relates to privacy protections of medical records. But in the wake of widespread criticism the treasurer's office rescinded its position and made the records available to council members, but not the public. (Albany Times Union)
GOP Senator Slams 100 Stimulus Projects Jul 31, 2009
" by birdwoman98 June 16, 2009 1:50 PM EDT All this concern about fiscal responsibility...Where was this guy when W and company were giving out billions to Halliburton on no bid contracts? by NY-Joe-10 June 16, 2009 2:08 PM EDT Giving out billions to Halliburton ?? What is your problem ? Do you even know what a no bid contract is ? I doubt it......or did you get your Liberal talking points and spewing them to pretend you have any clue about government contracts ? by IThoughtItWasFunnyAgin June... (CBS News -- US)
Accuray Announces CyberKnife Access Remote Service Product Jul 27, 2009
Axeda ServiceLink enables companies to securely monitor the health and performance of their products from anywhere in the world, while helping them comply with industry regulations such as HIPAA and 21 CFR Part 11. About Axeda. (PR Newswire)
Insurers Spin Data to Fight Public Plan Jul 23, 2009
With all of these Helath Information privacy laws, HIPAA, and a myriad of other regulations trying to protect you health information -- why do these insurance company jerks have complete access to your files. Why is that. (CBS News -- US)
Thirteen data retention mistakes to avoid Jul 22, 2009
Kevin has written five books including Hacking For Dummies (Wiley), Hacking Wireless Networks For Dummies, and The Practical Guide to HIPAA Privacy and Security Compliance (Auerbach). He can be reached at kbeaver @ principlelogic. (Search Storage)
Athletic Training Forms Jul 18, 2009
Also, here you can find the GVSU Medical Billing Payment Policies and Procedures, the GVSU Education and Support Program on Drug and Alcohol Abuse/Drug Testing Program, the NCAA List of Banned Substances and the HIPAA Statement for protected health information ... Please don't forget to sign the form Pay specific attention to: Medical and Dental Effective Dates, Insurance Limits, and Sport Exclusions *Dental Insurance Information *Secondary Insurance Information *Medical History Form or Returner... (Gvsulakers.com)
Mischa Barton hospitalized under psych hold Jul 17, 2009
However, the spokesperson did admit that if any person was held under a 5150, authorities would be prohibited from disclosing the information due to Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) laws. According to the California Welfare and Institutions Code, the hospital can hold Barton involuntarily for up to 72 hours. (MSNBC -- News)
Health Insurance Options for Pre-Medicare Retirees Jul 16, 2009
And if you do decide to go with COBRA, once it expires, you ll be happy to know that you become eligible for HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act), which gives you the right to buy an individual health insurance policy from a private insurer that can t exclude or limit coverage for pre-existing medical conditions. (You ll need to purchase a policy within 63 days of your COBRA expiring to take advantage of HIPAA.) To learn more, contact the U.S. Department of Labor s... (Human Events Online)
CSC Announces Agreement to Provide Billing Service to Littleton Internal Medicine Associates Jul 15, 2009
In addition to billing services, CSC assists practices with Electronic Medical Record (EMR) system implementation, business plan development, HIPAA compliance, small business management, and managed care contracting. Littleton Internal Medicine Associates physicians have over 75 years experience treating patients. (PR Newswire)
New Device Could Benefit Treatment Of Hand Injuries Jul 12, 2009
"Then the doctor can create a patient-specific file with all your information, time-stamped, and record every single measurement." PRIME integrates with existing systems in a manner compliant with the Health Information Portability and Accountability Act, better known as HIPAA, he said. Xu hopes it will help hospitals and rehabilitation clinics compare the effectiveness of surgical interventions and diagnose neuromuscular degenerative diseases. (Science Daily)
Health care help Jul 9, 2009
The information will be in compliance with HIPAA, the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act, Alvarez said. WHAT'S IT COST. (Odessa American, TX)
iMedX Announces Acquisition of Medware Inc. Jul 8, 2009
iMedX's new TurboRecord(R) electronic medical record service and an e-Prescription platform TurboRx(R) allows doctors to comply with HIPAA guidelines and minimize costs. iMedX is headquartered in Shelton, Connecticut. (PR Newswire)
Scrub tech may have exposed thousands to hepatitis (AP) Jul 3, 2009
HIPAA compliant with password-protected access. 425-223-4602 Or 206-786-4204. (Yahoo News -- Technology)
Covenant statement on Becker release Jul 2, 2009
bigblklady wrote on Jun 26, 2009 12:10 AM:" reader08- Where does it say Covenant says it is CFPD's fault? It does not! Covenant is not blaming anyone. You guys tell me how you would like it without the HIPAA law?! Say you end up in the hospital- for whatever reason. Without HIPPA ANYONE could call and get information on you. To get any type of information you must have a code word that is set up by the patient. Would you really want your nosy neighbor checking up on you? This law is to protect... (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
UPDATE WITH VIDEO: Community reels at loss of Thomas; former player in custody writeLink("vid_id=1611&file=thomasreaction.flv"); Jul 1, 2009
" bigblklady wrote on Jun 24, 2009 11:34 PM:" With the HIPAA law we can not even tell the police if we take care of an illegal alien ... HIPAA is very strict ... " tomanderson wrote on Jun 25, 2009 1:56 PM:" HIPAA permits the disclosure of Protected Health Information (PHI) to law enforcement officials in specified circumstances. (Waterloo Courier, IO)
Michael Jackson's doctor is father of his two kids: Magazine Jul 1, 2009
But his attorney Richard L. Charnley has been quoted as telling Entertainment Tonight: "Dr Klein is aware of media reports connecting him to Michael Jackson. Because of patient confidentiality Dr Klein will make no statement on any reports or allegations. "Out of respect for his patients and adherence to federal HIPAA regulations, Dr Klein asks that the media not contact his patients nor interfere with their medical treatments. Like millions of Michael's fans around the world, Dr Klein is... (India Times, India)
Incident highlights problems law enforcement officials have dealing with mental patients Jun 27, 2009
"There is responsibility of the police department to make sure all that paperwork is in order so we can discharge them into police custody without a HIPAA violation," Tripp said. Legally, a hospital can hold a person for mental health concerns for no more than 48 hours before further legal action is taken. (Waterloo Courier, IO)
• Alcoholism may be cause of fiance's problems Jun 19, 2009
While you are probably not privy to what your fiance and his doctor discuss (because of HIPAA), you can at least inform the doctor so he or she can attempt to provide proper testing and treatment. Before you marry this man, I urge you to sit down and discuss your concerns and fears about his health and addiction. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
RemoteScan Replacement and Alternative for Thick Client Scanning Jun 18, 2009
"The RemoteScan advantage," says Saroff, "allows companies and organizations who are using thin clients or virtualization to buy any software solution for their paperless office, document management, or EMR, and then use any off-the-shelve scanner without having to add a custom thick client scan station. HIPAA makes it imperative that scanning is done correctly. With RemoteScan, scans are into the actual patient record, and no scanned image is stored in a temporary file or folder.". RemoteScan... (PR Newswire)
AP IMPACT: Weak security enables credit card hacks Jun 18, 2009
Rsam: Enterprise-Class, Web-enabled, Self-Assessment, Workflow, Multiple Compliance reporting, Ongoing Compliance and Risk Management; ISO 17799, NIST, HIPAA, SOX, Bits, Fisma, etc. Stop confidential data leaks. (Yahoo News -- Technology)
Oh, goodness. Politicians are about to ‘fix’ health care. Jun 18, 2009
Then HIPAA came, and I am no longer allowed to help. What will happen when the government solution is implemented and the health care benefits I offer to attract employees and keep them are taxed. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
The private health industry's time is up Jun 17, 2009
Medical billing service - National EDI Systems transforms manual claims processing into electronic claims per HIPAA requirements using secure EDI software. We can help explain re your health insurance options. (Yahoo News)
ID theft prevention law requires changes at doctors' offices Jun 16, 2009
Information provided by patients will be kept strictly confidential, in full compliance with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act, or HIPAA.. New rules. (Sierra Vista Herald, AZ)
Greater Cincinnati Behavioral Health Services Standardizes on Autonomy's Meaning-Based Technologies Jun 16, 2009
With increasing HIPAA government regulations, healthcare institutions today face critical compliance imperatives related to how information is transmitted and stored ... "GCB recognized the need for an effective records management solution to help manage the increasing volume of our patients records, and ensure that we are HIPAA-compliant," said Tony Dattilo, CEO of GCB. "The Autonomy solution was the only solution that met our archiving and retention requirements, while providing tight... (PR Newswire)
Walgreens halting Delaware Medicaid prescriptions Jun 16, 2009
HIPAA compliant electronic claim processing. Featured. (Yahoo News -- Pharmaceutical Industry News)
Privacy a Stumbling Block in Healthcare IT Jun 4, 2009
Many states have stricter standards for ensuring health privacy than what HIPAA requires. Often these obscure statutes are at odds with one another, meaning that a tech firm managing records across several states conceivably could be prohibited from a certain practice that is required in another. (SmallBusinessComputing)
CBay Announces the MTSO Partnership Program to Drive Digital Health Record Adoption Jun 1, 2009
"MTSO's can partner with CBay at an attractive fixed price per line rate. In turn, CBay would provide transcription services, and access to our entire suite of fully HIPAA compliant technology products," said Christopher Foley, President CBay Systems & Services. "CBay is committed to the transition to the "digital health record" by providing MTSO's with the means to efficiently grow their business, and to provide the basis for Electronic Medical Record (EMR) adoption, a digital medical... (PR Newswire)
Health insurance tips for new college graduates May 31, 2009
The less obvious one is the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act, or HIPAA. This law guarantees you certain rights as long as you don't go more than 63 days without creditable coverage, which includes enrollment in most individual and group health plans. "Having continuous coverage without a significant break keeps you HIPAA-eligible," says Amir Mostafaie, consumer health insurance expert with eHealthInsurance ... But as long as you remain HIPAA-eligible, you could buy... (San Francisco Chronicle -- Business)
The High Cost of Cancer May 29, 2009
Although some cancer patients and survivors have limited protection under the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), they are not protected from paying higher premiums, and those "not eligible for HIPAA may find that no insurers in the individual market will sell them coverage.". High-Risk Pools Unavailable. (Suite101.com)
How to align an information security framework to your business model May 29, 2009
While compliance has become the magic lever for driving information security in companies that must comply with HIPAA, PCI and SOX regulations, it does not always resonate with the business operations strategy. This is largely due to the seemingly endless profusion of controls and countermeasures included in these regulations and are used as a means for measuring compliance. (Search Security, MA)
LETTERS: NCT, May 26, 2009 May 26, 2009
" It takes much nerve to try to marginalize more than 100 million fellow citizens this way (Pew Forum on Religion and Public Life ().In previous letters ( and ), I have demonstrated Kraatz's ignorance of our Judeo-Christian heritage's vital role in the establishment of American democracy. Exhibit A is the Library of Congress' documentary exhibit "Religion and the Founding of the American Republic" (www.loc.gov/exhibits/religion).This includes Tocqueville's 1835 observation: "I do not know... (North County Times)
A healthy right to know May 24, 2009
Citing federal Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) privacy laws, the state Health Department refuses to release any information about the case since The Sentinel reported on it last Saturday. The decision to keep the persons name anonymous is not the issue. (Carlisle Sentinel, PA)
Q&A: Electronic Health Records And You May 20, 2009
" How secure will the data be? We've recently seen some high-profile electronic intrusions, including a report saying a hacker broke into deleted records on 8 million patients, and demanded a $10 million ransom. Another says overseas hackers gained access to the confidential medical information of students at the University of California at Berkeley, including 97,000 Social Security numbers, by electronically bypassing security mechanisms used by the campus health center. The best answer might... (CBS News)
Microsoft, Google In Healthy Competition May 19, 2009
Although both companies say their services put patients in control of their records, some health care providers remain concerned over how the data will be handled, particularly if Google and Microsoft aren't subject to the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), the federal law that governs how doctors and hospitals handle data. "Without patient trust, (Google Health and HealthVault) won't really flourish," said Deven McGraw, director of the Health Privacy Project at the... (CBS News)
How to get insured with a pre-existing condition May 19, 2009
For all the rules, from Families USA (scroll down and look for the "HIPAA eligible" heading). Here's the bad news: Although in some states there are limits to what the "insurer of last resort" can charge you, in other states, there aren't. (CNN -- Health)
