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HIT Policy Committee Nationwide Health Information Network Workgroup Announces December 16 Meeting
The Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology (ONC) HIT Policy Committee’s Nationwide Health Information Network Workgroup will hold a public meeting on December 16, 2… more →
Genetic Info and Employees - Latest Update
bbibenefits wrote 3 weeks ago: GINA, the Genetic Information Non-Discrimination Act has promulgated new regulations controlling wha … more →
Dana Point pot dispensaries must turn over clients' names
highboldtage wrote 1 month ago: SANTA ANA A judge has ruled that five medical marijuana dispensaries in Dana Point must hand over re … more →
Protest in Albany New York Over Forced Vaccination of Healthcare Workers
Freedom Info wrote 2 months ago: On Tuesday, New York healthcare workers protested in Albany because of a state mandate for all nurse … more →
ONC HIT Standards Committee Meeting Set For October 14
Curran Tomko Tarski LLP wrote 2 months ago: The next meeting of the HIT Standards Committee of the Office of the National Coordinator for Health … more →
2 New HIPAA Criminal Actions Highlight Risks From Wrongful Use/Access of Health Information.
Curran Tomko Tarski LLP wrote 2 months ago: Register here to Participate In September 9 or September 17 Briefings On New HIPAA Data Breach Rules … more →
HITECH Act Health Data Security & Breach Update: Register Now To Learn What You Must Do By September 24 To Comply With New Health Data Breach Regulations
Curran Tomko Tarski LLP wrote 3 months ago: September 10, 2009 – Noon to 1:30 P.M. Central Time – Participate In Person or Via Remote! Health c … more →
Maximum Penalty For Patient Protection Act Confidentiality Breaches To Rise To $11,000
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Curran Tomko Tarski LLP wrote 3 months ago: The maximum civil money penalty for violations of the confidentiality provisions of the Patient Safe … more →
EMERGENCY ACTION NEEDED, SEE NOTICE BELOW!
surveillancesux wrote 3 months ago: TAKE ACTION NOW! THE NEW WORLD ORDER ARE LOOKING TO FORCE VACCINATE US AS SOON AS OCTOBER! PLEASE CI … more →
In the meantime I say “jolly well done young lady!” Gender Identity Test for South African Teen World Champ Athlete, Caster Semenya
oblogdeeoblogda wrote 3 months ago: Caster Semenya, an 18-year-old South African, dominated the women’s 800 meters in Berlin on Wednesda … more →
Health Providers, Other HIPAA-Covered Entites Must Comply With New Data Breach Notification Rules Beginning September 24; Register to Participate In September 10th Briefing on New Rules In Person or Via Telephone
Curran Tomko Tarski LLP wrote 3 months ago: Health care providers, payers, clearinghouses and their business associates must begin complying wit … more →
Lawsuit against HHS and Secretary Sebelius to Stop National Health Data System
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AxXiom wrote 3 months ago: Citizen Files Class-Action Lawsuit against HHS and Secretary Sebelius to Stop National Health Data S … more →
OCR Expanding HIPAA Privacy & Security Enforcement Team
Curran Tomko Tarski LLP wrote 4 months ago: The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) this week announced additional job openings on its … more →
HHS Delegates Authority for the HIPAA Security Rule to Office for Civil Rights
Curran Tomko Tarski LLP wrote 4 months ago: The Department of Health & Human Services (HHS) today (August 3, 2009) transferred authority for … more →
Office of National Coordinator for Health Information Technology Invites Input on Meaningful Use Of Electronic Medical Records For Purposes of Definition
Curran Tomko Tarski LLP wrote 5 months ago: Friday, June 26, 2009 at 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time is the deadline to submit comments to the Office of … more →
FTC, Other Agencies Issue FAQ Guidance On Red Flag Rules
Curran Tomko Tarski LLP wrote 5 months ago: The broadly reaching Red Flag Rules require “financial institutions” and “creditors” to develop and … more →
Health Care "Reform" via MedPAC
bbibenefits wrote 5 months ago: Ever hear of MedPAC? Neither had I. It stands for Medicare Payments Advisory Commission. It’ … more →
June 11 Deadline To Comment on Proposal To Establish Regional Centers Under HITECH ACT
Curran Tomko Tarski LLP wrote 6 months ago: On May 28, 2009, the new Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology Progra … more →
Anti-Choice Extremists Target Women with Online Photos of Clinic Patients
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Elizabeth wrote 6 months ago: The shooting of Dr. George Tiller yesterday has sent shockwaves of horror and disbelief across the N … more →
More Cautions on HRA Plans
bbibenefits wrote 6 months ago: HRA plans (Health Reimbursement Arrangements) are becoming more common. In an HRA the employer typi … more →
