Technology

The High Cost of HIPAA Violations [Infographic Wednesdays]

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Infographic details some of the most serious penalties ever given by the federal government for the high cost of HIPAA violations. Security breaches have increased over 32% over the past year in healthcare organizations costing an estimated 6.5 billion dollars annually according to a study by the Ponemon Institute. Last week, the HHS office for Civil Rights issued its first enforcement action against the state of Alaska  settling with Alaska’s Department of Health and Social Services (DHSS) for
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Report: Automate Population Health to Manage Patient Care

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Population health management is fundamental to every major health care reform initiative today, and is most visible in the Patient-Centered Medical Home and Accountable Care Organization. Although providers now have the incentive to implement Electronic Health Record (EHR) technology, EHRs alone are not sufficient to manage populations effectively.  Provider groups and health systems that automate the spectrum of population health functions will be best positioned to succeed. Purpose: The
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