http://www.compliancehome.com/ ComplianceHome is one of the Web's largest library of resources for compliance management of HIPAA, SOX, FISMA, GLBA, FDA, FFIEC, Basel II, OSHA and ISO 27002/17799. Visit our directories which are the best source on White papers, related news articles, resources on the web, training, webinars, conferences, rules & regulation overview, ask the expert, job and search on vendors, solutions & products. http://www.compliancehome.com/images/rsslogo.gif http://www.compliancehome.com/ en-us Thu, 18 Mar 2010 00:00:00 CST http://www.compliancehome.com/resources/HIPAA/Articles/abstract18803.html Small employers are inching towards a minor breakthrough for providing health insurance to employees. A new product by Zane Benefits Inc. has launched today that would allow small businesses to offer health insurance at zero net cost.Zane Benefits Inc. is a web-based health insurance purveyor targeted primarily at employers of small businesses. The company has developed software called ZaneHRA (Health Reimbursement Arrangement) that administers health insurance and benefits to employees. The system works thusly: employees are able to find individual health insurance plans, when in use employees submit claims online to their ZaneHRA account, and are reimbursed. http://www.compliancehome.com/resources/HIPAA/Articles/abstract18803.html Thu, 18 Mar 2010 00:00:00 CST http://www.compliancehome.com/resources/HIPAA/Articles/abstract18802.html Healthcare professionals are improving patient care with the click of a mouse. Trident Medical System is the first in the state to use a life-saving computer program OACIS, in its emergency rooms. The healthcare provider logs in, gets connected, and then they know all about your health. http://www.compliancehome.com/resources/HIPAA/Articles/abstract18802.html Thu, 18 Mar 2010 00:00:00 CST http://www.compliancehome.com/resources/HIPAA/Articles/abstract18801.html Various vital amendments to the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act were included in the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA) and took effect in February 2010. The new requirements are provisions of Title XIII of ARRA, the Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health (HITECH) Act, and relate to security standards, disclosure of personal health information, and notification of information breaches. http://www.compliancehome.com/resources/HIPAA/Articles/abstract18801.html Thu, 18 Mar 2010 00:00:00 CST http://www.compliancehome.com/resources/HIPAA/Articles/abstract18797.html Elmora Healthcare in the US has adopted an electronic document workflow system from Authentidate to make its home medical equipment ordering process more efficient. Elmora Healthcare is a supplier of home medical equipment, medical supplies and care services, and has chosen Authentidate's Inscrybe Healthcare web-based service to improve the processing of patient care orders with referring physicians. http://www.compliancehome.com/resources/HIPAA/Articles/abstract18797.html Mon, 15 Mar 2010 00:00:00 CST http://www.compliancehome.com/resources/HIPAA/Webinars/abstract18791.html The security and privacy rules of HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act) took effect in 2003, but the healthcare industry did not take any of it seriously, as there was a lack of any real enforcement. There's been a lot of talk but no action. However, the passing of the Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health (HITECH) Act earlier this year will change all of that. The HITECH Act not only strengthens HIPAA requirements but also adds additional incentives for companies to switch over to electronic records while ensuring security. While all this compliance may seem like a lot of work, much of it is common sense. Foresters principal analyst Khalid Kark will walk through how healthcare organizations can address the vast majority of the requirements and ensure security and regulatory compliance by implementing the five cardinal rules of information security. Watch Forrester and your healthcare colleagues in a useful and actionable discussion about http://www.compliancehome.com/resources/HIPAA/Webinars/abstract18791.html Mon, 15 Mar 2010 00:00:00 CST http://www.compliancehome.com/resources/HIPAA/Articles/abstract18790.html The quick evolution and maturity of cloud storage providers creates a new opportunity for managed service providers to offer cloud backup services. Backup to the cloud can provide a compelling cost advantage for SMB and SME customers and it opens up a new model for VARs and MSPs to profit with cloud-based backup services. http://www.compliancehome.com/resources/HIPAA/Articles/abstract18790.html Mon, 15 Mar 2010 00:00:00 CST http://www.compliancehome.com/resources/HIPAA/Articles/abstract18782.html Many businesses are struggling to meet compliance requirements, and for most, the biggest challenge is e-mail. E-mail compliance is a complex endeavor, since administrators need to save e-mail conversations, archive them, build indexes and have a means to retrieve those conversations. Whats more, the stored conversations must be protected from tampering and deletion. http://www.compliancehome.com/resources/HIPAA/Articles/abstract18782.html Mon, 15 Mar 2010 00:00:00 CST http://www.compliancehome.com/resources/HIPAA/Articles/abstract18781.html The American Medical Association has launched an online resource to help physicians make sense of the privacy and security rules that were created under the 2009 stimulus package. The new rules, portions of which went into effect in September 2009, not only added teeth to Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act regulations but also added procedures that all physician offices must have in place to comply. http://www.compliancehome.com/resources/HIPAA/Articles/abstract18781.html Tue, 09 Mar 2010 00:00:00 CST http://www.compliancehome.com/resources/HIPAA/Articles/abstract18779.html Its been announced by NCR Corp. that Healthy Advice Networks, a provider of physician office-based health education programs, is using NCR Netkey to power its PracticeWire service. PracticeWire delivers real-time health content to physicians throughout the United States, via wall-mounted digital screens through wireless broadband, according to the company. http://www.compliancehome.com/resources/HIPAA/Articles/abstract18779.html Tue, 09 Mar 2010 00:00:00 CST http://www.compliancehome.com/resources/HIPAA/Articles/abstract18778.html Remember the regulatory rash that broke out several years ago, when every software vendor had just the balm for your HIPAA, Sarbanes-Oxley, PCI, and other compliance problems? At Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society (HIMSS) conference in Atlanta, the new compliance is http://www.compliancehome.com/resources/HIPAA/Articles/abstract18778.html Tue, 09 Mar 2010 00:00:00 CST http://www.compliancehome.com/resources/HIPAA/Articles/abstract18777.html Health information exchange (HIE) in particular the electronic sharing of laboratory results are a matter of concern. In lieu of the same, The National Academy for State Health Policy, U.S., has launched State and national initiatives using HIE which are gaining momentum in the wake of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA) that provides over $40 billion to promote health information technology, including electronic health records (EHRs) and HIE. http://www.compliancehome.com/resources/HIPAA/Articles/abstract18777.html Tue, 02 Mar 2010 00:00:00 CST http://www.compliancehome.com/resources/HIPAA/Articles/abstract18773.html The new rules on HIPAA breach notification and the related, tougher penalties for privacy and security violations, mean healthcare organizations and business associates alike need to be more vigilant about data security. A common source of data breaches, and an area where hospitals need to tighten up security, some experts say, is remote access to networks http://www.compliancehome.com/resources/HIPAA/Articles/abstract18773.html Tue, 02 Mar 2010 00:00:00 CST http://www.compliancehome.com/resources/HIPAA/Articles/abstract18772.html IEEE, a professional association for the advancement of technology, and the Cloud Security Alliance (CSA), a not-for-profit organization formed to promote the use of best practices for providing security assurance within cloud computing, have announced results of a survey of IT professionals that reveals overwhelming agreement on the importance and urgency of cloud computing security standards. http://www.compliancehome.com/resources/HIPAA/Articles/abstract18772.html Fri, 26 Feb 2010 00:00:00 CST http://www.compliancehome.com/resources/HIPAA/Articles/abstract18767.html The bold new frontier for information technology is Health care. Regulators, providers, and insurance companies all seem ready to embrace electronic health records (EHRs) as a way to share personal health information among multiple organizations including doctors offices, hospitals, pharmacies, home health care providers, outpatient services and consumers. However, there are big risks to information technology companies who take on health care projects without ensuring they are in compliance with state and federal regulations around patient privacy and information security. http://www.compliancehome.com/resources/HIPAA/Articles/abstract18767.html Wed, 24 Feb 2010 00:00:00 CST http://www.compliancehome.com/resources/HIPAA/Webinars/abstract18765.html Nemertes Research is a research advisory firm that specializes in the business impact of emerging technologies. They have been tracking the trends in virtualization since about 2005, and have been looking at the phenomenon emerge with enormous speed. Watch this webinar, with Nemertes Research and Altor Network, and learn about the trends of moving to virtualization, dynamics of the cloud, security challenges virtualization gives us, issues of compliance, and why existing solutions dont really fulfill the needs of the enterprise. http://www.compliancehome.com/resources/HIPAA/Webinars/abstract18765.html Sun, 14 Feb 2010 00:00:00 CST http://www.compliancehome.com/resources/HIPAA/Articles/abstract18752.html Cloud computing is one of the most promising technologies for any enterprise today. Especially in this economy, cloud services can provide speed, efficiencies, and cost savings. These benefits are enabling the technology to pick up in India. However with data privacy and other concerns, it can open up a potential Pandoras Box of security threats. Hence, one of the biggest business requirements enterprises evaluate while looking at cloud-based solutions is security. http://www.compliancehome.com/resources/HIPAA/Articles/abstract18752.html Sun, 14 Feb 2010 00:00:00 CST http://www.compliancehome.com/resources/HIPAA/Articles/abstract18751.html After the announcement of Apples iPad tablet, Software Advice surveyed 178 physicians, nurses, medical students and healthcare IT professionals about what the healthcare industrys ideal tablet would look like. This isnt our first time talking tablets and healthcare. In April of last year, we wondered if the Apple tablet would become the ideal device to run electronic health record (EMR) software. http://www.compliancehome.com/resources/HIPAA/Articles/abstract18751.html Sun, 14 Feb 2010 00:00:00 CST http://www.compliancehome.com/resources/HIPAA/Articles/abstract18747.html Whenever an audit healthcare organizations is conducting by Chris Apgar, CISSP, president of Apgar & Associates in Portland, OR, he usually finds problems in five areas. Many organizations are focusing on the new privacy and security requirements created by the Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health (HITECH) Act. However, they also must measure their overall compliance with HIPAA requirements already on the books, says Apgar. http://www.compliancehome.com/resources/HIPAA/Articles/abstract18747.html Sun, 14 Feb 2010 00:00:00 CST http://www.compliancehome.com/resources/HIPAA/Webinars/abstract18738.html This webcast Abstracts the 8 workflow processes that create an effective vulnerability management solution to ensure security and document compliance. Discover how the right software-as-a-service (SaaS) solution automates these processes for fast, cost-effective remediation and policy compliance. View this webcast and learn about and effective remediation plan that provides continuous protection from network vulnerabilities and helps comply with regulations such as PCI, GLBA and HIPAA http://www.compliancehome.com/resources/HIPAA/Webinars/abstract18738.html Sun, 14 Feb 2010 00:00:00 CST http://www.compliancehome.com/resources/HIPAA/Articles/abstract18734.html President Obama signed the Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health (HITECH) Act as part of his overall economic stimulus plan. The HITECH Act continues the effort of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) to encourage movement to electronic patient records and to deliver stricter data protection regulations for more secure patient privacy. Among the most important of the new HITECH Act mandates is a federal breach notification requirement for stored health information that is not encrypted or otherwise made indecipherable, as well as increasing penalties for violations. Until this law was passed, only two of the 48 states with data breach notification requirements included health information as a specified data type. Now with the HITECH Act, the entire United States health industry and their business partners must quickly understand and get ready for these new data breach notification requirements. http://www.compliancehome.com/resources/HIPAA/Articles/abstract18734.html Fri, 22 Jan 2010 00:00:00 CST http://www.compliancehome.com/resources/HIPAA/Articles/abstract18723.html A bill to repeal the continuing clause in statute has been introduced by Guam - Senator Ben Pangelinan. The bill would also mandate that insurance companies who respond to the request for proposal to provide health and medical benefits to employees of GovGuam, include enrollment and utilization data. On the session floor, Senator Pangelinan explained there is only one insurance company that provides health and dental care for government of Guam employees and this bill will enable the government to attract other participants and inject free market competition in the governments health insurance program. Senator Pangelinan says, Bill No. 107 will repeal this statute to attract other providers and create competition to negotiate for better rates and services. Bill No. 107 will also require vital statistical and utilization data, by contract. The information will safeguard specific patient data in compliance with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) regulation http://www.compliancehome.com/resources/HIPAA/Articles/abstract18723.html Mon, 18 Jan 2010 00:00:00 CST http://www.compliancehome.com/resources/HIPAA/Articles/abstract18716.html One of the most important tasks an organization performs is implementing email retention, compliance or e-Discovery software. Without a solid policy behind the software investment, companies risk wasting time and money. IT professionals have a critical role in ensuring the success of email retention, compliance, or e-Discovery software implementations. The first step is to decide who should be involved in defining your organizations email policies. Understand how your business is affected by various government and industry standards, and then take the time to carefully think out your policy, documenting each step. http://www.compliancehome.com/resources/HIPAA/Articles/abstract18716.html Mon, 18 Jan 2010 00:00:00 CST http://www.compliancehome.com/resources/HIPAA/Articles/abstract18715.html Electronic medical records (EMR) has been heralded by both of the presidents, current and former as a way to avoid medical mistakes, reduce costs, and improve care. EMRs do offer safeguards and efficiencies. However, the technology brings a new set of risks to the table, and, EMRs do not eliminate a significant set of risks that are present whether one uses the pen or the keyboard. http://www.compliancehome.com/resources/HIPAA/Articles/abstract18715.html Mon, 11 Jan 2010 00:00:00 CST http://www.compliancehome.com/resources/HIPAA/Webinars/abstract18707.html Today, most IT organizations face a silent enemy: Rogue software components running in the datacenter, policies that cant be consistently enforced, and lack of transparency in deployment and update processes. Growing software complexity and the emergence of virtualization and cloud computing are pushing compliance to the brink. The stakes are high. At risk is noncompliance with PCI, HIPAA, SOX and other regulatory, corporate and IT mandates. And virtualization and cloud computing only compound the problem. http://www.compliancehome.com/resources/HIPAA/Webinars/abstract18707.html Mon, 11 Jan 2010 00:00:00 CST http://www.compliancehome.com/resources/HIPAA/Webinars/abstract18703.html From newspaper articles to sessions at industry conferences, it seems everyone is talking about electronic health records (EHRs). EHRs are even an integral part of the federal stimulus plan that passed earlier this year. But most healthcare providers are unsure on where to start an EHR initiative or how to separate sound technology strategies from market hype. This web seminar is an ideal starting point. http://www.compliancehome.com/resources/HIPAA/Webinars/abstract18703.html Mon, 11 Jan 2010 00:00:00 CST http://www.compliancehome.com/resources/HIPAA/Articles/abstract18702.html A recent survey indicates that fully half of respondents have received a legal discovery request within the past five years. If presented with such a request, will your IT department be able to find and provide all the requested information in a timely manner? http://www.compliancehome.com/resources/HIPAA/Articles/abstract18702.html Mon, 11 Jan 2010 00:00:00 CST http://www.compliancehome.com/resources/HIPAA/Articles/abstract18699.html The Model EMP001 Eliminator Hard Drive and Magnetic Tape Degausser is being introduced by Security Engineered Machinery, its most recent product for degaussing hard drives. The electromagnetic-pulse degausser permanently erases data from computer hard drives, data tapes, and other magnetic media. The EMP001 is on the U.S. National Security Agency's Evaluated Products List, complies with Department of Defense requirements for destroying classified information on magnetic media, and exceeds the requirements of many national and international legislative mandates (FACTA, HIPAA, GLB, DPA, etc.) for the destruction of confidential/sensitive data. http://www.compliancehome.com/resources/HIPAA/Articles/abstract18699.html Mon, 11 Jan 2010 00:00:00 CST http://www.compliancehome.com/resources/HIPAA/Articles/abstract18698.html There is no doubt that cloud computing is dominating today's IT conversation among C-level security executives. Whether it's due to the compelling cost saving possibilities in a tough economy, or because of perceived advantages in provisioning flexibility, auto-scaling, and on-demand computing, CSOs are probing the capabilities, costs and restrictions of the cloud. At the same time, security and compliance concerns are at the forefront of issues potentially holding large enterprises back from capitalizing on the benefits that cloud computing has to offer. http://www.compliancehome.com/resources/HIPAA/Articles/abstract18698.html Mon, 11 Jan 2010 00:00:00 CST http://www.compliancehome.com/resources/HIPAA/Articles/abstract18691.html The American Medical Association met last month with several other industry organizations and government agencies in an effort to ensure physicians are as ready as possible for the next mandated version of diagnostic codes. Doctors, hospitals and payers need to adopt an updated version of the International Classification of Diseases code sets, ICD-10, by Oct. 1, 2013. http://www.compliancehome.com/resources/HIPAA/Articles/abstract18691.html Mon, 11 Jan 2010 00:00:00 CST http://www.compliancehome.com/resources/HIPAA/Webinars/abstract18688.html Mounting regulations across the globe have increased the cost and burden on organizations. The high cost is especially felt by organizations which must adhere to multiple requirements - 75 percent of organizations must comply with two or more regulations and corresponding audits and more than 40 percent must comply with three or more regulations. http://www.compliancehome.com/resources/HIPAA/Webinars/abstract18688.html Sun, 03 Jan 2010 00:00:00 CST http://www.compliancehome.com/resources/HIPAA/Articles/abstract18680.html The prime focus of Austin, Texas,-based StoredIQ formed in the late 1990s was on helping organizations manage storage growth and its attendant costs. At the time, companies tended to solve their data explosion problems by just buying more storage, but this sort of head-in-the-sand response became untenable as compliance regulations such as HIPAA and Sarbanes-Oxley took effect. And as the majority of enterprise data moved online, e-discovery became an increasingly expensive concern. http://www.compliancehome.com/resources/HIPAA/Articles/abstract18680.html Sun, 03 Jan 2010 00:00:00 CST http://www.compliancehome.com/resources/HIPAA/Articles/abstract18675.html The HITECH Act within the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act substantially enhanced the HIPAA privacy and security rules. Some of those changes went into force during 2009, with more than a dozen additional regulatory actions or industry guidance documents expected in 2010. Requirements - and penalties - of the privacy and security rules now apply directly to business associates. These include such entities as IT vendors, banks, billing firms and other service providers, who now must comply with the rules as if they were covered entities. Further, some newer types of organizations - particularly health information exchanges/regional health information organizations, e-prescribing gateways and personal health records vendors - now are considered business associates. http://www.compliancehome.com/resources/HIPAA/Articles/abstract18675.html Sun, 03 Jan 2010 00:00:00 CST http://www.compliancehome.com/resources/HIPAA/Articles/abstract18674.html A medication tracking system that has reduced waste by 32 percent has been rolled out by the pharmacy department at Riverside Methodist Hospital in Columbus, Ohio. According to officials at the 1,058-bed tertiary care hospital, savings have occurred by reducing obsolete inventory. The MedBoard system, offered by Bellevue, Wash.-based Pharmacy OneSource, went live in April 2009 for pilot testing and was fully implemented in July. It tracks about 12,000 doses a month, with a focus on high-priority and high-cost medications, and is gradually being expanded to include more medications and nursing units. http://www.compliancehome.com/resources/HIPAA/Articles/abstract18674.html Tue, 29 Dec 2009 00:00:00 CST http://www.compliancehome.com/resources/HIPAA/Articles/abstract18665.html A new security solution that integrates palm vein biometric technology from Fujitsu with IBM's single sign on solution, improves security and better manage compliance with healthcare, financial services and government regulations. Employees can securely access applications, files and websites with a single scan of their palm by eliminating the need to remember multiple passwords and the threats posed by those lost or stolen. http://www.compliancehome.com/resources/HIPAA/Articles/abstract18665.html Tue, 29 Dec 2009 00:00:00 CST http://www.compliancehome.com/resources/HIPAA/Webinars/abstract18664.html The security and privacy rules of HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act) took effect in 2003, but the healthcare industry did not take any of it seriously, as there was a lack of any real enforcement. There's been a lot of talk but no action. However, the passing of the Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health (HITECH) Act earlier this year will change all of that. The HITECH Act not only strengthens HIPAA requirements but also adds additional incentives for companies to switch over to electronic records while ensuring security. http://www.compliancehome.com/resources/HIPAA/Webinars/abstract18664.html Tue, 29 Dec 2009 00:00:00 CST http://www.compliancehome.com/resources/HIPAA/Articles/abstract18662.html Tracking new regulations and compliance rulings from federal and state government can be dizzyingthey include FRCP, HIPAA, GLB, and more. But now more than ever, the government expects all businesses to comply, not just large corporations. Today, every company is responsible for its data and for securing its customers information, no matter how much it costs to do so. In todays litigious business world, the possibility of being dragged into a lawsuit is very real, and if that happens, you will likely need to make your information available to the process. And woe to the company that cannot comply with basic regulations, because a judge will not accept that you thought those requirements applied only to the big companies. http://www.compliancehome.com/resources/HIPAA/Articles/abstract18662.html Tue, 29 Dec 2009 00:00:00 CST http://www.compliancehome.com/resources/HIPAA/Articles/abstract18656.html Significant action to comply with the original HIPAA privacy and security rules, which were never vigorously enforced are yet to be taken by some health care organizations. Now that those rules have been beefed up under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, with increased enforcement and tougher penalties, many observers expect more hospitals, physician groups and others to gear up their data security assurance efforts. http://www.compliancehome.com/resources/HIPAA/Articles/abstract18656.html Tue, 29 Dec 2009 00:00:00 CST http://www.compliancehome.com/resources/HIPAA/Webinars/abstract18655.html The crunch to compete, evaluate and award funding associated with the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) of 2009 is creating enormous challenges. Because so much of the $787 billion economic stimulus package will be dispersed in the next 18 months, this Webcast will reveal key implications for federal, state and local government organizations each of whom must somehow appropriate funding, while providing transparency on spending and allocating monies that will ultimately improve operations and deliver more services. Industry observers claim more than $100 billion will go toward technological advances related to expanding broadband networks and services, building a nationwide electrical smartgrid along with related green technologies, and optimizing healthcare IT. Up first, however, are ongoing efforts to support federal IT modernization, including data center improvements for the State Department, Social Security Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs and others http://www.compliancehome.com/resources/HIPAA/Webinars/abstract18655.html Tue, 29 Dec 2009 00:00:00 CST http://www.compliancehome.com/resources/HIPAA/Webinars/abstract18654.html For organizations currently using traditional infrastructures, a cloud will enable users to consume IT resources in the data center in ways that were never before available. Agencies following traditional data center management practices know that making IT resources available to an end user can be time-intensive. A cloud dramatically alleviates this problem by implementing automation, business workflows and resource abstraction. So why havent more agencies moved toward cloud computing. Where does your agency stand? Join us in this cloud computing Webcast to hear Teri Robinson, contributing editor of 1105 Media Group, discuss current issues and hot topics in debate around cloud computing. 1105 Media talks regularly with IT managers, vendors, procurement and many others, and has deep insights into the questions being asked, the worries and fears, as well as the triumphs and successes of those who have taken the plunge. In addition, you will hear Howard Levenson, a cloud expert from http://www.compliancehome.com/resources/HIPAA/Webinars/abstract18654.html Tue, 29 Dec 2009 00:00:00 CST http://www.compliancehome.com/resources/HIPAA/Articles/abstract18653.html 3M has made a new facility available for physicians with BlackBerry devices ? Mobile Dictation Software ? which allows them to access email, dictation and phone services while on the move. It includes a full range of security features that fulfill HIPAA and hospital-specific guidelines for encryption and authentication. Using the software through either BlackBerry or Windows Mobile platforms, physicians can view patient lists, search IDs and access the most current patient information via their smartphone. Ray Terrill, senior vice-president for 3M Health Information Systems, stated: http://www.compliancehome.com/resources/HIPAA/Articles/abstract18653.html Tue, 29 Dec 2009 00:00:00 CST http://www.compliancehome.com/resources/HIPAA/Articles/abstract18648.html A company specializing in Internet broadcasting that also holds many patented technologies, Modavox, Inc., reportedly announced updates regarding its Augme Mobile Health line of business. This update offers an overview of Augme Mobile Healths unique application of the AD LIFE mobile marketing platform which is suitable for the pharmaceutical industry. http://www.compliancehome.com/resources/HIPAA/Articles/abstract18648.html Tue, 29 Dec 2009 00:00:00 CST http://www.compliancehome.com/resources/HIPAA/Articles/abstract18647.html The final version of the Senate health care reform bill (HR 3590) includes provisions to strengthen HIPAA transaction standards and simplify other administrative processes, Health Data Management reports (Goedert, Health Data Management, 12/22). http://www.compliancehome.com/resources/HIPAA/Articles/abstract18647.html Tue, 22 Dec 2009 00:00:00 CST http://www.compliancehome.com/resources/HIPAA/Webinars/abstract18637.html Join Randall Spratt, Executive Vice President, Chief Technology Officer and Chief Information Officer for McKesson Corporation (NYSE:MCK) as he discusses the impact of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) on health information technology, electronic health records, and patient data privacy. This session will cover: Overview of ARRA requirements for nationwide electronic health records and the impact on healthcare IT, Strategies for addressing privacy and data security challenges, Strategies for securing funding from the ARRA to help fund IT projects http://www.compliancehome.com/resources/HIPAA/Webinars/abstract18637.html Tue, 22 Dec 2009 00:00:00 CST http://www.compliancehome.com/resources/HIPAA/Regulations/abstract18636.html Nothing has had more bearing on health IT throughout the '00s than Title II of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996, otherwise known as the administrative simplification regulations of HIPAA. Together, the rules on privacy and security of health information, on transactions and code sets for electronic data interchange and on the National Provider Identifier system have had an impact on pretty much every aspect of health IT this decade. http://www.compliancehome.com/resources/HIPAA/Regulations/abstract18636.html Tue, 22 Dec 2009 00:00:00 CST http://www.compliancehome.com/resources/HIPAA/Articles/abstract18635.html In cases of suspected child abuse or neglect, state and federal laws allow pediatricians to disclose the child's personal medical information to appropriate authorities without obtaining permission from a guardian, according to a policy statement from the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP). The academy's committee on child abuse and neglect provided an overview of laws regarding the release of a child's private information, including the federal Health Insurance and Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), in the January issue of Pediatrics. http://www.compliancehome.com/resources/HIPAA/Articles/abstract18635.html Tue, 22 Dec 2009 00:00:00 CST http://www.compliancehome.com/resources/HIPAA/Webinars/abstract18626.html IT faces a number of challenges supporting the business today. Economic pressure to save money and do more with less is driving even more applications outside of the firewall and into the Cloud. Users demand Internet Single Sign-On, applications need to securely share user identity and IT needs to manage user accounts in tens or even hundreds of remote directories. All of this must be accomplished in a secure, fast, easy, scalable and cost effective way that complies with regulations like Sarbanes-Oxley and HIPAA. Ping Identity proudly announces the release of PingFederate 6.0, the first Secure Internet Identity Platform to fulfill these requirements both inside and outside of the firewall. http://www.compliancehome.com/resources/HIPAA/Webinars/abstract18626.html Thu, 17 Dec 2009 00:00:00 CST http://www.compliancehome.com/resources/HIPAA/Webinars/abstract18620.html What will happen to dictation and transcription in the coming age of electronic medical records? This webinar will explore the big changes taking place in medical transcription, as EMRs, digital recording and speech recognition take over the traditional, time-consuming process of medical dictation and transcription. http://www.compliancehome.com/resources/HIPAA/Webinars/abstract18620.html Thu, 17 Dec 2009 00:00:00 CST http://www.compliancehome.com/resources/HIPAA/Articles/abstract18619.html With the increase of smartphones, email has become mobile. http://www.compliancehome.com/resources/HIPAA/Articles/abstract18619.html Thu, 17 Dec 2009 00:00:00 CST http://www.compliancehome.com/resources/HIPAA/Articles/abstract18618.html A provider of interactive kiosks and digital signage, D2 Sales, has announced that the Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medial Center has successfully completed a self-service check-in pilot program and will deploy D2's My Patient Passport Express kiosk throughout its facilities. According to D2, the touchscreen, HIPAA-compliant kiosk allows hospital patients to check in, make appointments, update medical history, make copayments and sign documents electronically. The kiosk's enclosure was created to be consistent with the hospital's branding program. http://www.compliancehome.com/resources/HIPAA/Articles/abstract18618.html Thu, 17 Dec 2009 00:00:00 CST http://www.compliancehome.com/resources/HIPAA/Articles/abstract18617.html Many of the unemployed, besides looking for a new job, will soon have to start shopping for health insurance because a one-time government program that has subsidized the cost for keeping employer-provided policies is just about over. The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 allowed the federal government to pay 65 percent of COBRA costs for nine months for those who lost their jobs between Sept. 1, 2008, and the end of this year. President Obama last week called for the program to be extended, but whether Congress will do that remains questionable. http://www.compliancehome.com/resources/HIPAA/Articles/abstract18617.html