Patient matching standard gains ground with support from Congress
A directive to HHS calls for a national standard on how patients are matched with their health records. Powered by WPeMatico
Virtustream launches healthcare cloud platform, lets providers pay for what they use
Platform designed to support EHRs, ERP systems, workforce management systems, precision medicine platforms, and picture archive and communication systems. Powered by WPeMatico
Memorial Hermann to pay $2.4 million in HIPAA settlement – ModernHealthcare.com
Healthcare IT News Memorial Hermann to pay $2.4 million in HIPAA settlementModernHealthcare.comThe 16-hospital not-for-profit system violated HIPAA by using a patient’s name in a September 2015 news release about an incident involving an allegedly fraudulent ID card. The patient had provided Memorial Hermann clinic staff with the ID card and was …Texas Health System Will Pay ...
Minnesota Health Officials Seek $5 Million for Measles Outbreak – NBCNews.com
NBCNews.com Minnesota Health Officials Seek $5 Million for Measles OutbreakNBCNews.comAn outbreak of measles that has sickened 51 people is stretching public health departments thin and costing hundreds of thousands of dollars, officials said Wednesday. Minnesota Health Commissioner Ed Ehlinger asked the state Legislature for $5 million …Minnesota Health Dept. Wants $5 Million to Fight Measles, Tuberculosis, ...
Memorial Hermann ordered to pay $2.4 million over immigrant incident
Patient was arrested for showing a fake Social Security card, but Texas health system was still held liable for releasing name. Powered by WPeMatico
Direct-to-consumer genetic tests: Great for patients, tough on doctors
While tests like those offered by 23andMe help patients become proactive in their healthcare, providers and the industry aren’t ready to interpret them. Powered by WPeMatico
New revenue cycle service optimized for MIPS, value-based models
Integra Connect says its new platform MIPS measurement, APM quality measurement, analysis and contract oversight. Powered by WPeMatico
HIPAA breach fines: It's time to rethink this mess | Healthcare IT News – Healthcare IT News
Healthcare IT News HIPAA breach fines: It’s time to rethink this mess | Healthcare IT NewsHealthcare IT NewsThere has to be a more sustainable way to get hospitals to put information security controls in place than taking millions out of operating budgets.OCR Fines Wireless Health Services Provider $2.5M | Bloomberg BNABloomberg BNA all 3 news ...
Secretary Price Congratulates Dr. Gottlieb on His Confirmation as FDA Commissioner
Health and Human Services Secretary Tom Price, M.D., issued the following statement congratulating Dr. Scott Gottlieb, M.D., on his confirmation as FDA Commissioner: “We are excited to partner with Dr. Gottlieb to protect and promote the health of the American people. Dr. Gottlieb brings considerable experience to the FDA. His background will be crucial for ...