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Compliance & Regulatory Roundtable
Join us September 11, 2024 for a special interactive discussion on current regulatory topics. Seats are limited, so register today!
Regulatory Brief: Proposed Rule to Support Reproductive Health Privacy (April 2023)
Following the Supreme Court decision in Dobbs, President Biden directed that the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and the Federal Trade Commission review existing laws and regulations for opportunities to further bolster reproductive healthcare. This regulatory brief explains the April 2023 NPRM that was released as part of this initiative.
HIPAA vs. HITECH vs. Cures Act: A Fragmented Regulatory Landscape
The healthcare privacy landscape in the U.S. is fragmented, lacking a universal law and relying on a patchwork of federal and state regulations overseen by multiple agencies. This whitepaper sheds light on federal privacy laws, patient access regulations, and how the existing patchwork fails to offer comprehensive patient privacy protections.
5 Common “Tells” of a Fraudulent Request
Fraudulent requests are a growing concern with far-reaching risks, from compromising sensitive patient data to violating privacy regulations and facing potential legal consequences. We compiled a list of “red flags” for the HI community as a reference to identify and stop these attacks.
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In the News
September 3, 2024
Joint Cybersecurity Advisory Warns of Iran-Based Attacks
Healthcare IT News | The FBI and CISA say a significant percentage of foreign threat actors associated with the government of Iran are targeting several U.S. sectors, including healthcare and local governments, to obtain network access and deploy ransomware.
August 29, 2024
HHS Reverses Course, Will No Longer Appeal Federal Court’s Hospital Web Tracker Decision
Fierce Healthcare | Federal regulators dropped their appeal of a June U.S. District Court ruling that vacated the government’s restriction of third-party online tracking technologies on hospital webpages.The American Hospital Association, other industry groups, and individual health systems opposed HHS’ 2022 guidance and filed suit, arguing that HHS exceeded its statutory authority by expanding HIPAA’s definition for the bulletin.
August 20, 2024
Health Leaders See Inflation as a Top Challenge
Becker’s Hopsital Review | A Premier survey found that health care leaders expect inflation, ongoing supply disruptions and high labor costs to be their biggest financial and operational challenges in the next year, and 80% of them expect supply chain problems to continue or worsen over the period. Supply shortages at an average health system with five hospitals raised the cost of providing care by up to $3.5 million and resulted in $350,000 in annual lost revenue, Premier said.
August 9, 2024
HHS Proposed Rule Seeks to Align Health IT Investments
Health IT Buzz | On August 9th, HHS proposed a rule to enforce standards from the Health IT Alignment Policy across all HHS contracts involving health IT. The policy aims to ensure that requirements in grants, contracts, and regulations align with HHS-adopted data standards, promoting seamless data exchange in healthcare.
August 8, 2024
HHS Issues Division-Specific Language Access Plans
US Department of Health and Human Services | The HHS released a comprehensive Language Access Plan to improve communication for people with limited English proficiency and disabilities. Each HHS division developed goals to expand language access, ensuring that everyone, regardless of language or ability, can access critical health care and human services.
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Regulatory Links
HIPAA – HHS Offices for Civil Rights (OCR) and the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology (ONC)
Individuals’ Right under HIPAA to Access their Health Information 45 CFR 164.524
Patient Access to Health Records
Information Related to Mental and Behavioral Health, including Opioid Overdose
Frequently asked HIPAA questions
Elizabeth is responsible for the administration of Verisma’s privacy and compliance programs, working with clients to implement evidence-based best practices, and overseeing Verisma’s thought leadership initiatives. She has worked in HIM and ROI for over 14 years covering all areas of the industry from customer service to compliance. She currently serves as delegate to the AHIMA House of Delegates and Secretary for AHIOS. Ms. McElhiney holds a B.A. in Political Science from Illinois Wesleyan University and a master’s degree in health administration with a specialization in Health Informatics from Capella University.