Comparison of FERPA and HIPAA in California School-Based Health Systems Compiled by Sunny Saran and Suzanne Patterson Overview Physical and mental health programs are a critical component of the student support services needed for every child to succeed in school. These programs also provide an exciting opportunity to increase heath care access for youth and […]
Today I wanted to document how state laws are important when you are trying to build policies and procedures for HIPAA and protecting health information. Below is a link to the entire California Code of Regulations: https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Browse/Home/California/CaliforniaCodeofRegulations?bhcp=1&transitionType=Default&contextData=(sc.Default) Organizations should look at Title 18, Title 22 and Title 28 for California Specific content. Below are state […]
Starting today I would like to start writing about CFR Rules for HIPA Privacy and Security and would like share my thoughts around them. Below are some CFRs I will start analyzing this week: See: 45 CFR § 164.306(d)(3) detailing the difference between “Addressable” and “Required” implementation specifications athttp://www.ecfr.gov/cgi-bin/retrieveECFR?n=sp45.1.164.c#se45.1.164_1306; 45 CFR § 164.312(a)(2)(iv) labeling encryption […]
As we extend our HIPAWatchDog.com services to include Cyber Security Assessment Services, I am seeing that even large Health Centers are vulnerable for Cyber Security. IT Departments at Health Centers are working hard to find the right balance in supporting the clinical teams in their EHR Upgrades and Implementations, constant training needs while ensuring the […]
Why were we inactive for so long? It has almost been an year that we have not posted on our blog. We have had several customer inquiries and several of our staff asked why are we not updating the blog. However the reason was simple, we were busy assisting our practices and clinics reduce their […]
February Webinar Wednesday: 02/08/2017
Certain Alternative Payment Models (APMs) include MIPS eligible clinicians as participants and hold their participants accountable for the cost and quality of care provided to Medicare beneficiaries. This type of APM is called a “MIPS APM,” and participants in MIPS APMs receive special MIPS scoring under the “APM scoring standard.” As finalized in the Quality […]
Reposting this CMS Pressrelease CMS NEWS FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 18, 2017 Contact: CMS Media Relations (202) 690-6145 | CMS Media Inquiries New Participants Join Several CMS Alternative Payment Models Numbers demonstrate provider commitment to a health care system with better care, healthier people, and smarter spending Today, the Centers for Medicare & […]
