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HIPAA Violations
HIPAA violations occur when there is a breach of confidentiality, integrity, or availability of protected health information (PHI). Examples of HIPAA violations include improper disposal of PHI, unauthorized access or disclosure of PHI, failing to implement appropriate security measures to protect PHI, and improper use of PHI for marketing purposes. The tiers of criminal penalties…
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HIPAA, Patient Communication And Telemedicine
The COVID-19 Emergency has created new demands on communications and has made clear the need to provide services remotely to the extent possible. Providers need to communicate more, between themselves and with their patients, and the time to implementation of new services to meet these needs is almost zero, leaving no room for the usual…
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CHRONIC CARE MANAGEMENT
Chronic Care Management is a field that is constantly being evolving and redefined. This type of approach takes into account the differences between nursing home care and acute care. It is a multi-faceted approach that considers people, caregivers, equipment, drugs, medical procedures, and a whole lot more. When you are asked if you need Chronic Care…