Legal and Regulatory Compliance

The Fate of Value-Based Care with an ACA Repeal

The move to value-based care may not go forward under Republicans’ plan to repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act.

Ken Perez February 21, 2017

Ask the Experts: E-Signatures

Are there any legal considerations with using electronic signatures for various patient forms such as HIPAA consent and coordination of benefits?

HFMA February 15, 2017

Ask the Experts: Exploring Telemedicine Legal Issues

Are there special considerations for legal ramifications around a telehealth program?

HFMA February 15, 2017

Legal Concerns in Telemedicine

Although telemedicine provides numerous benefits, it also presents some legal and regulatory challenges. Legal and regulatory concerns can be grouped under three main categories: Licensure laws; privileges and credentials; and confidentiality, privacy, and security.

J. Stuart Showalter February 15, 2017

Call for State Privacy Laws to Align with HIPAA

Mary Chaput outlines reasons state governments should consider laws that work together with HIPAA.

Mary Chaput February 7, 2017

Ask the Experts: HIPAA Compliance in Small Provider Facilities

What are new developments in HIPAA compliance for physician practices and small rural faciltiies?

HFMA January 26, 2017

ONC ASPR Leaders Offer Cybersecurity Advice

Hospitals and health systems can avoid costly security breaches by following the advice of industry experts.

HFMA January 19, 2017

Cybersecurity: An Enterprise Risk Issue

Providers require a strategy to safeguard themselves against the growing threat of cyberattacks that could compromise the security of protected health information and even put patients’ health at risk.

Tom Andre January 19, 2017

Managing Cybersecurity Threats

Hospitals and health systems are more vulnerable than ever to cyberattacks and must take action to protect themselves.

Laura Ramos Hegwer January 19, 2017

Medical Device Security: Patient Safety and Cost Considerations

Hospital IT departments and leaders must work together to ensure the security of networked medical devices.

Adam Brand January 19, 2017
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