Wearable Device Does Not Change Hand Hygiene Compliance Among Healthcare Workers
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Wearable Device Does Not Change Hand Hygiene Compliance Among Healthcare Workers

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The technology must be further developed and tested to improve hand hygiene compliance.  By: Samara Rosenfeld  The use of an electronic wearable device did not change hand hygiene compliance among healthcare workers, according to the findings of a new study. Still, the technology increased the duration of hand rubbing and the volume of alcohol-based handrub…

Hospital price transparency compliance: Challenges and tips
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Hospital price transparency compliance: Challenges and tips

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In collaboration with IBM Watson Health Although the deadline to meet federal price transparency requirements has passed, many U.S. hospitals are still working to ensure compliance with the regulation. To comply with the price transparency rule, which took effect Jan. 1, hospitals must publicize privately negotiated, payer-specific rates online. Hospitals must post a machine-readable file with…

How Does Artificial Intelligence Help in Data Protection and HIPAA Compliance?
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How Does Artificial Intelligence Help in Data Protection and HIPAA Compliance?

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By Narendra Sahoo Cybercrimes have been prevalent in the financial industry for years. But, today hackers have shifted their focus towards the data-rich healthcare industry as their lucrative target. Despite stringent norms and regulations in place, data protection has been a huge challenge for the healthcare industry. With numerous data breach cases surfacing each year,…

HIPAA and remote work: Top compliance risks to address
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HIPAA and remote work: Top compliance risks to address

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Compliance is a serious, enforceable matter – and must be properly addressed in the context of the workplace challenges and changes that have emerged amid the pandemic. By Louise Rains-Gomez This piece was co-authored with Thomas Hiney. The modern workplace is in the midst of a massive transformation. An estimated forty-four percent of employees are…

McLaren Health and feds reach record $7.75M settlement of drug allegations
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McLaren Health and feds reach record $7.75M settlement of drug allegations

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By Robert Snell McLaren Health Care Corp. agreed Tuesday to pay a record $7.75 million penalty to settle a federal investigation into officials distributing opioids and other drugs without prescriptions, the largest amount in U.S. history involving allegations of drug diversion. The penalty settles a years-long investigation by the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration into whether…

OCR: Healthcare HIPAA Compliance Report Finds PHI Security Failures
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OCR: Healthcare HIPAA Compliance Report Finds PHI Security Failures

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While many covered entities and business associates met HIPAA-required breach notification compliance requirements, an OCR audit revealed a host of PHI security failures for most providers. By Jessica Davis The Department of Health and Human Services Office for Civil Rights released an audit report on HIPAA compliance in the sector from 2016 to 2017 based…

From weaponized AI to threats against the vaccine rollout, here are 6 cybersecurity trends to watch in 2021
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From weaponized AI to threats against the vaccine rollout, here are 6 cybersecurity trends to watch in 2021

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by Heather Landi  Could 2021 be the year that healthcare finally gets smart about cybersecurity? Many in the industry say real change needs to happen as the situation has become a matter of life and death. Hospitals are facing a new wave of ransomware attacks even as they also struggle to confront a nationwide surge…

How Hospitals Are Handling Compliance In A Resource-Constrained Environment
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How Hospitals Are Handling Compliance In A Resource-Constrained Environment

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By Nick Culburtson CEO of Protenus, leveraging AI to reduce risk and improve patient trust for healthcare systems across North America. This past year, healthcare has experienced unprecedented obstacles and struggles, but it also has displayed its unparalleled strength. In a pandemic or national emergency, healthcare should always favor accessibility to data and collaboration in…

HHS OIG Issues Special Fraud Alert Targeting Pharmaceutical and Medical Device Speaker Programs
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HHS OIG Issues Special Fraud Alert Targeting Pharmaceutical and Medical Device Speaker Programs

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By: Sarah K. diFrancesca On November 16, 2020, the Department of Health and Human Services Office of Inspector General (HHS OIG) issued Special Fraud Alert: Speaker Programs (Fraud Alert) to “highlight the fraud and abuse risks associated with the offer, payment, solicitation, or receipt of remuneration relating to speaker programs by pharmaceutical and medical device companies.”…

Merit Medical to Pay $18 Million Over False Claims Act and Anti-Kickback Violations
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Merit Medical to Pay $18 Million Over False Claims Act and Anti-Kickback Violations

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By Thomas Sullivan In mid-October 2020, Merit Medical Systems, Inc. (MMSI) agreed to pay $18 million to resolve allegations that the company violated the False Claims Act and Anti-Kickback Statute by paying kickbacks to physicians and hospitals to induce the use of MMSI products. As we covered in our September 2020 issue of our sister…