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Quality Management: Using Six Sigma Concepts in Healthcare
(Nov. 4, 2009)
The importance of quality management appears to vary widely in its priority ranking for healthcare organizations, according to a new study conducted by two Harvard School of Public Health researchers. The report, published online by Health Affairs, a health policy journal, notes that less than half of the respondents (44%) ranked quality among the two highest priorities on the chief executive's performance evaluation. Read more...
ARRA's Impact on HIPAA Privacy and Security, Part 3
(Oct. 28, 2009)
Under the new American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) of 2009, a number of modifications to the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act's (HIPAA) Privacy and Security rules are now in effect. The last two significant changes created by ARRA relate to using PHI for marketing activities and enforcement of these regulations. Read more...
ARRA's Impact on HIPAA Privacy and Security, Part 2
(Oct. 21, 2009)
The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) of 2009 calls for a number of modified HIPAA privacy and security regulations. There are several additional provisions that expand and/or change the scope of HIPAA. These most recent provisions are contained in a portion of ARRA called the Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health (HITECH) Act. This article will discuss reporting and disclosure requirements mandated under HITECH. Read more...
ARRA's Impact on HIPAA Privacy and Security, Part 1
(Oct. 14, 2009)
One of the most notable changes mandated with the enactment of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) of 2009 is the expansion of the scope of the HIPAA privacy and security regulations beyond healthcare providers, clearinghouses and health plans, referred to as covered entities. Read more...
Challenges in IT Security: Staying One Step Ahead
(Sept. 30, 2009)
Keeping data secure is a 24/7 priority for healthcare organizations. New laws and regulations regarding data security breaches and disclosure laws greatly influence the way in which healthcare organizations provide security measures and conduct their businesses. Read more...
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