Data breach leads to major HIPAA lawsuit
January 20, 2010 by Carol Katarsky
Connecticut is the first state to use new authority under federal law to sue a health care company for HIPAA violations.
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Connecticut is the first state to use new authority under federal law to sue a health care company for HIPAA violations.
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If you have any interest in gadgets, you’ve no doubt heard the rumors of a new Apple tablet computer. You may have one on your desk sooner than expected.
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Health reform, cost cutting and increased regulation are only three of the 10 industry-wide challenges predicted for 2010.
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One hospital system claims its electronic health records program is able to reduce hip fractures by 25%.
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Despite the scary headlines about the rising number of Americans who are out of work, health care execs may have some difficulty filling certain positions in the next few years.
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How do U.S. physicians rate when it comes to implementation of electronic health records? Not great.
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No doubt, many people are touting the value of moving toward EHRs. But for all that time, effort and money, how much of an effect do they really have on patient care?
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Nearly two-thirds of health care IT directors say their systems aren’t as secure as they should be.
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Here’s yet another indicator that, as an industry, health care is holding up better than most in this economic environment.
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Don’t assume EHRs will automatically lead to a reduction in staff.
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