Feds likely to intensify HIPAA compliance crackdowns, experts warnMcKnight’s Long Term Care NewsThe Department of Health and Human Services’ Office for Civil Rights stated that Phase 2 of the HIPAA audit program, which launched last March, was focused on enhancing “awareness of compliance obligations” among providers and their business … Powered by WPeMatico
CBS News Hearing loss may double in the US by 2060, study warnsCBS NewsAs the U.S. population ages, millions more will face the prospect of losing their hearing, researchers report. Among American adults 20 and older, hearing loss is expected to increase from 44 million in 2020 (15 percent of adults) to 73.5 million by ...
Newsweek Some birth defects 20 times more likely for moms with Zika, CDC saysCNN(CNN) The proportion of Zika-related birth defects during 2016 was nearly 20 times higher than the number seen during the pre-Zika years, according to a new report from the United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. In particular, brain …Rate of birth ...
CNN Artificial embryo shows early potential for medical therapies, not babiesCNN(CNN) Trying to mimic the early stages of reproduction, Cambridge University researchers cultivated two types of mouse stem cells in a Petri dish and watched an embryo emerge — one that closely resembled a natural mouse embryo in its architecture, …Artificial ’embryos’ created in the labBBC ...
While the number of flaws has decreased from year to year, HHS still needs to work on identity and access management, security training and incident response, among other areas. Powered by WPeMatico
The streamlined assessment framework aims to help physician practices and others better manage HIPAA compliance and cybersecurity preparedness. Powered by WPeMatico
Fox News Mom who exclusively breast-fed son shares heartbreaking post to help othersFox NewsLandon Johnson would have been five last week. Tragically he never made that birthday, or any celebration before that after passing away just days after being born. His brave mum Jillian has struggled with sharing the details of her son’s death …Mom ...
The Government Accountability Office determined in an investigation that Health and Human Services has not measured whether its efforts are working and lacks a comprehensive plan for doing so. Powered by WPeMatico
The venture will use data and analytics to help customers make the transition to new payment models and patient-centered care. Powered by WPeMatico
More people with chronic conditions tapped health apps and tools in 2016 than in 2015 and divulged more personal info to providers. But trust issues remain among doctors and consumers alike. Powered by WPeMatico
