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Yet another huge patient data breach…


August 4, 2010 by Carol Katarsky

When will workers learn: Unencrypted patient data on a laptop is a disaster waiting to happen. 

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Doc snooped in estranged wife’s medical records


July 27, 2010 by Carol Katarsky

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Divorces can be ugly. Going through your soon-to-be ex-wife’s medical records is uglier.

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Patients’ access to records: Boon or bane?


July 23, 2010 by Carol Katarsky

Increased use of electronic health records is touted by many as a benefit for all involved. But some health care providers have their doubts.

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Feds release final rules for ‘meaningful use’ of EHRs


July 14, 2010 by Carol Katarsky

The feds have finally published the rules providers will have to meet if they want to get incentive payments for adopting electronic health records.

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How EHRs increase malpractice risk


July 7, 2010 by Carol Katarsky

There’s a huge push to move more practices to electronic health records. But does doing so put a practice at greater risk of a malpractice suit?

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Why do fewer than 10% of patients use EMRs?


June 23, 2010 by Carol Katarsky

Most Americans love to do things online if they can, but the vast majority don’t use electronic medical records. What’s behind the disconnect?

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Just what does a doctor do all day?


May 4, 2010 by Carol Katarsky

Patients love to gripe about wait times, but a new report shows just how much goes on “behind the scenes” at the typical small practice. 

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Personal health records create better-informed patients, improved care


April 23, 2010 by Carol Katarsky

A new survey indicates the increasing availability of personal health records (PHR) helps patients take better care of themselves and better understand the care and treatments they receive.

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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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Apple to release hot new tool/toy for health care pros


January 18, 2010 by Carol Katarsky

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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