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Government HealthIT

Medicare Payments Are Public?!?

For the first time in transparency history, Medicare’s payments to healthcare practitioners is now publicly available:  Medicare Provider Utilization and Payment Data “The disclosure, covering...
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Is Your Practice Safe from Cyber Crime?

Cyber criminals are becoming acutely aware that healthcare organizations are a treasure trove of juicy information: patient names, dates of birth, social security numbers, addresses,...
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Our Healthcare Hot Topics of the Week

Life is hectic, we know, so here’s a recap of the Healthcare Weekly Hot Topics you can’t afford to miss: 1)  Miami Children’s Hospital Cuts...
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Do You Use A Health Information Exchange?

Healthcare providers and hospitals across the nation are starting to utilize Health Information Exchanges, which are not to be confused with the Healthcare Marketplace under...
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How to Avoid HIPAA Violations Using LinkedIn

If you or anyone associated with your healthcare practice’s email account is utilizing LinkedIn’s new Intro service, you need to be aware that it may...
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Are You Ready? HITECH is Here

Ready, Set, Go!  HIPAA just got tougher.  On Monday, the HITECH Act took effect which requires healthcare providers to meet even a higher standard for...
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Will Verizon Be Monitoring Patients?

Home health care continues to expand as payors require more monitoring of patients after they leave the doctor’s office or hospital.  Verizon is expanding into...
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