HHS: Enforcement Discretion Regarding HIPAA Civil Money Penalties
Notice from the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) regarding Civil Money Penalties under the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA), as amended by the Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health (HITECH) Act. The enforcement discretion is effective indefinitely. (Source: Federal Register updates via the Rural Assistance Center)
Source: Federal Register updates via the Rural Assistance Center - April 30, 2019 Category: Rural Health Source Type: news
Public Inspection: HHS: Enforcement Discretion Regarding HIPAA Civil Money Penalties
Pre-publication notice from the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) regarding Civil Money Penalties under the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA), as amended by the Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health (HITECH) Act. The rule is scheduled to be published in the Federal Register on April 30, 2019 and the enforcement discretion will be effective indefinitely. (Source: Federal Register updates via the Rural Assistance Center)
Source: Federal Register updates via the Rural Assistance Center - April 26, 2019 Category: Rural Health Source Type: news
Amazon's Alexa approved to share HIPAA-regulated health information
Amazon ’s Alexa voice-assistant technology now meets federal privacy requirements that allow it to be used to collect and share health data.
Alexa’s software is now HIPAA-eligible, meaning qualified health care organizations and their business partners can build Alexa “skills” that transmit or r eceive protected health information, reports Health Data Management, a publication for healthcare IT professionals.
The HIPAA Privacy Rule, which applies to health care providers that conduct… (Source: bizjournals.com Health Care News Headlines)
Source: bizjournals.com Health Care News Headlines - April 10, 2019 Category: Health Management Authors: Anne Stych Source Type: news
Amazon's Alexa approved to share HIPAA-regulated health information
Amazon ’s Alexa voice-assistant technology now meets federal privacy requirements that allow it to be used to collect and share health data.
Alexa’s software is now HIPAA-eligible, meaning qualified healthcare organizations and their business partners can build Alexa “skills” that transmit or re ceive protected health information, per Health Data Management, a publication for healthcare IT professionals.
The HIPAA Privacy Rule, which applies to health care providers that conduct transactions… (Source: bizjournals.com Health Care:Pharmaceuticals headlines)
Source: bizjournals.com Health Care:Pharmaceuticals headlines - April 9, 2019 Category: Pharmaceuticals Authors: Anne Stych Source Type: news
Vuzix Partners with VSee Lab Inc. to Deliver a Telehealth and Telemedicine Smart Glasses Solution
ROCHESTER, N.Y. - Vuzix® Corporation (NASDAQ: VUZI), ("Vuzix" or, the "Company"), a leading supplier of Smart Glasses and Augmented Reality (AR) technology and products, is pleased to announce a strategic partnership with VSee Lab Inc. ("VSee"), a San Jose-based video telehealth company, to introduce a telehealth and telemedicine smart glasses solution for Vuzix' M300XL and Vuzix Blade Smart Glasses.
VSee provides a HIPAA-compliant video telehealth and telemedicine video conferencing solution that is used by more than 1,000 telemedicine companies operating all over ...
Source: JEMS Operations - April 9, 2019 Category: Emergency Medicine Authors: Vuzix Corporation (press release) Tags: Press Releases Operations Source Type: news
Amazon's Alexa approved to share HIPAA-regulated health information
Amazon ’s Alexa voice-assistant technology now meets federal privacy requirements that allow it to be used to collect and share health data.
Alexa’s software is now HIPAA-eligible, meaning qualified healthcare organizations and their business partners can build Alexa “skills” that transmit or re ceive protected health information, per Health Data Management, a publication for healthcare IT professionals.
The HIPAA Privacy Rule, which applies to health care providers that conduct transactions… (Source: bizjournals.com Health Care:Physician Practices headlines)
Source: bizjournals.com Health Care:Physician Practices headlines - April 8, 2019 Category: American Health Authors: Anne Stych Source Type: news
Amazon's Alexa approved to share HIPAA-regulated health information
Amazon ’s Alexa voice-assistant technology now meets federal privacy requirements that allow it to be used to collect and share health data.
Alexa’s software is now HIPAA-eligible, meaning qualified healthcare organizations and their business partners can build Alexa “skills” that transmit or re ceive protected health information, per Health Data Management, a publication for healthcare IT professionals.
The HIPAA Privacy Rule, which applies to health care providers that conduct transactions… (Source: bizjournals.com Health Care:Biotechnology headlines)
Source: bizjournals.com Health Care:Biotechnology headlines - April 8, 2019 Category: Biotechnology Authors: Anne Stych Source Type: news
Amazon's Alexa approved to share HIPAA-regulated health information
Amazon ’s Alexa voice-assistant technology now meets federal privacy requirements that allow it to be used to collect and share health data.
Alexa’s software is now HIPAA-eligible, meaning qualified healthcare organizations and their business partners can build Alexa “skills” that transmit or re ceive protected health information, per Health Data Management, a publication for healthcare IT professionals.
The HIPAA Privacy Rule, which applies to health care providers that conduct transactions… (Source: bizjournals.com Health Care:Pharmaceuticals headlines)
Source: bizjournals.com Health Care:Pharmaceuticals headlines - April 8, 2019 Category: Pharmaceuticals Authors: Anne Stych Source Type: news
Amazon Alexa celebrates HIPAA-compliant data transfer with six new healthcare skills
Developed by providers, payers and other stakeholders, each of the new voice-based services is designed to conveniently bring health knowledge and management into the home. (Source: mobihealthnews)
Source: mobihealthnews - April 4, 2019 Category: Information Technology Source Type: news
DrChrono, Beam Health ink deal allowing doctors to conduct smartphone video consults
Doctors already using the DrChrono system will be able to see their patients via an HD, HIPAA-compliant smartphone video. (Source: mobihealthnews)
Source: mobihealthnews - April 1, 2019 Category: Information Technology Source Type: news
CMS: Agency Information Collection Activities: Proposed Collection; Comment Request
Request for comments from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) regarding a proposed information collection related to identity tracking for people accessing the HIPAA Eligibility Transaction System (HETS). HIPAA Security rules require employees using the system to have a unique identifier assigned by their provider office, health plan, group health plan, or clearinghouse. Comments are due May 17, 2019. (Source: Federal Register updates via the Rural Assistance Center)
Source: Federal Register updates via the Rural Assistance Center - March 18, 2019 Category: Rural Health Source Type: news
Using wearable devices in clinical trials
Brandy Chittester, chief of clinical operations, IMARC
Globally, more than 325 million people own wearable, connected devices, and more than 2.5 billion own smartphones. Using wearable devices in clinical trials can bring huge benefits, however, there are also concerns.
Here’s a look at how researchers are using wearable devices — and what you should consider before using them in your own research.
How wearable devices are advancing medicine
Right now, ClinicalTrials.gov, a global database of clinical trials, lists nearly 200 trials with “wearable devices” or “wearable technology” in the description.
This in...
Source: Mass Device - March 12, 2019 Category: Medical Devices Authors: Danielle Kirsh Tags: Blog IMARC Source Type: news
Human trafficking and HIPAA: what the health care professional needs to know - Powell C, Asbill M, Brew S, Stoklosa H.
As health-care-professional awareness about human trafficking rises and clinicians recognize their role as first responders to human-trafficking victims, they are thrust into in a unique position at the intersection of health and law. Recent literature ind... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - February 25, 2019 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Jurisprudence, Laws, Legislation, Policies, Rules Source Type: news
Sen. Warner enlists healthcare industry help on cybersecurity
[Image courtesy of Blogtrepreneur on Flickr, per Creative Commons 2.0 license]U.S. Senator Mark Warner (D-Va.) wrote a letter to several healthcare organizations yesterday, asking their help in improving cybersecurity in the industry.
A member of the Senate Finance Committee and chair of the Senate cybersecurity caucus, Warner pointed to apparent gaps in oversight, expressed concern about the impact of cyberattacks on the health care sector, and said he wants to help develop strategies that strengthen information security.
Ransomeware and other cyberattacks have stunned the healthcare industry. The 2017 WannaCry attack aff...
Source: Mass Device - February 22, 2019 Category: Medical Devices Authors: Nancy Crotti Tags: Blog Featured Health Information Technology News Well AdvaMed Bayer senatormarkwarner Siemens Source Type: news
Server Stolen from Waco Dental Clinic
As DDS Rescue has explained in newsletters and with talking directly with our Doctors and potential Doctors, theft does happen and it can be costly. The Dental Office who had their server stolen was not a client of DDS Rescue- and this was preventable. The Breach happened on January 22, 2019 and effected 6,289 patients ' information.DDS Rescue would like to remind all our current customers to call us to get your HIPAA Security Risk Assessment so we can work with you on HIPAA Compliance - this HIPAA Compliance Program is included with your existing monthly service bill. Please call 800-998-9048 ext. 202.To all potential cus...
Source: Dental Technology Blog - February 21, 2019 Category: Dentistry Source Type: news
