Electronic Health Records (EHR) play a role in enhancing patient care, reducing medical errors, and streamlining administrative processes. However, the lack of EHR interoperability remains a significant challenge in achieving these benefits. This blog post will explore the intricate world of EHR interoperability challenges.
The deadline for submitting HIPAA/MIPS security risk assessment is quickly coming. Are you prepared? Having a completed risk assessment is critical to avoid potential fines and penalties from the government. In this article, we will provide an overview of the SRA requirements and provide tips on how to complete your assessment.
What is the difference between compliance and security? Compliance and security may seem like two sides of the same coin, but there is a big distinction between the two concepts. Compliance is all about adhering to specific regulations, while security focuses on protecting your data and systems from unauthorized access or theft.
Are you aware of the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA)? The law went into effect on January 1, 2020. Under this law, residents have the power to see what data your business collected about them, learn where your business got the data from, know why your business is using the data, find out who your business is sharing the data with, and more.
In the early 2000s, accounting scandals turned the financial world upside down. Corporations, such as Enron, WorldCom, and Tyco hid large debts, inflated their assets, diverted earnings, and manipulated stock prices. These events resulted in bankruptcy filings and class action lawsuits for the companies, charges against top executives, loss of earnings for investors, and lost…
Many organizations are transitioning from paper to digital information systems, such as client management, Electronic Health Record (EHR), and Computerized Physician Order Entry (CPOE) software. These types of systems enable providers to give higher quality health care to clients by allowing collaboration with colleagues and access to personal information from remote locations. Yet, the shift…