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Changes to HIPAA Impacting Healthcare Covered Entities & Business Associates

The 600ish pages of theHIPAA Final Omnibus Rule (published in January) affects nearly…

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Digital Access and Patient Engagement

FierceHealthIT reported on a study that finds 70% of consumers would be…

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Transitional Care Management: Reimbursement of Non-Face-To-Face Services

As of January 1, 2013, the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule includes reimbursement…

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Diabetes: An Alarming Epidemic

From time to time, I'll syndicate my posts on the Tower Strategies…

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Reaching Women Through Health IT: Introducing Gabby

Last week I wrote about the impact of  evidence-based communication techniques and…

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How to Engage Patients Through Data, Technology and Communication

Collection of data is worthless unless that data is used.  As it…

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What if Disney Ran Your Hospital?

Fred Lee blended his experiences with Disney and hospitals and wrote a…

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Recommendations for Healthier Organizations in 2013: Data Security

It’s time for some New Year’s resolutions; and they have nothing to…

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Social Media Laws – Really?

Several state laws, including California's AB1844, went into effect this week and…

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State by State Telemedicine Licensure

The Federation of State Medical Boards has produced an overview of telemedicine…

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