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The Five Essential Elements of Telehealth Compliance

Understanding Medication Administration In an effort to reduce medication errors and harm, healthcare professionals, such as nurses, may utilize the "five rights" of medication administration: The right patient...

Is a Security Risk Analysis the Same as a GAP Analysis?

Is a Security Risk Analysis the same as a Gap Analysis? The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Office for Civil Rights (OCR) addressed this question as part of their "April 2018 OCR Cyber...

Did You Remember to log off Your Work Computer?

Occasionally we are asked if users should log off their computer if an automatic logoff procedure is already in place. For example, after 10 minutes of inactivity, the computer either activates a screen saver...

OCR Director Offers Clues About Potential Changes to HIPAA

Potential HIPAA Updates: During the recent HIPAA Summit, the Director of U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Office for Civil Rights (OCR) announce three potential HIPAA updates. Prior to making any...

Prescription Templates Stolen In Latest Wake of Opioid Crisis in America

A valid prescription for a controlled substance must be issued for a legitimate medical purpose by a registered practitioner acting in the usual course of sound professional practice. The prescription must be...

2018 MIPS Eligibility Tool Has Been Released

MIPS Participation Tool The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) announced the MIPS Participation Tool has been updated. You can now check on your 2018 eligibility for the Merit-based Incentive...

Activities for reducing the chances of being a victim of Cyber Extortion

Cyber extortion is a crime involving an attack or threat of an attack coupled with a demand for money to avert or stop the attack. And according to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Office...

Recent Allegations and Attention on Sexual Harassment Presents Challenges

There have been a lot of stories involving sexual harassment allegations against high-profile men in the news lately. The #MeToo and #TimesUp movement may have a lot to do with the increased allegations and...

Focus on Individuals Access and Use of Their Health Information

This year, we expect the percentage of Americans accessing health information to grow, as well as the number of health systems making it possible for patients to access their medical records on their iPhones. Recent...

Developing A Good "Plan B." A Contingency Plan in a Nutshell

A contingency plan should help an organization return to its daily operations as quickly as possible following an unforeseen event. The contingency plan should protect resources while minimizing inconveniences for...