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A Frequently Asked Questions document about the HIPAA privacy rule is posted on the Department of Health and Human Services web site.
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A comprehensive analysis of HIPAA and its impact on disease management has concluded that the new privacy regulations will not hamper disease management programs, according to the Disease Management Association of America (DMAA) in Washington, DC.
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When it comes to confidentiality issues, health care professionals often walk a tightrope, Mindy Owen, RN, CRRN, CCM, asserts.
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According to a survey just released by the Minneapolis-based Health Care Compliance Association (HCCA), the health care industry is continuing to take the necessary steps to ensure compliance with sweeping changes required by the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA).
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One of the problems facing providers under HIPAA will be how to deal with minors, including newborns.
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HHS: 450,000 health workers may get vaccine; Outlier payment scrutiny to be increased, CMS says; Hospitals can offer free rides despite gift limits; HHS offers guidance on HIPAA privacy rule; HAM offers more with HIPAA insert.
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American Health Consultants now offers the Hospital Handbook on Smallpox Vaccination, a facilitywide resource containing all the information you need about smallpox vaccination in most health care facilities and environments.
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Workers with spinal cord injuries (SCI) face more than just the challenge of successful rehab and recovery they are often at greater risk than the general worker population for developing diseases related to a sedentary lifestyle due to a lack of exercise.