The settlement with New Jersey resolves two separate privacy breaches regarding members HIV/AIDS status and those with AFib.
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Interoperability remains limited, according to the National Academy of Medicine
Establish an ongoing procurement strategy and avoid the purchase of individual software and hardware, experts say.
Cybersecurity strategy: Hackers have one, do you?
During October, we talk to infosec executives and experts about the problems and practical steps to securing sensitive data, advice about what to do (and what not to do) during and after a security incident.
How to build an effective cybersecurity strategy on a tight budget
Basic building blocks of a good information security plan can be found at lower costs than many might expect.
Want consumers to pay medical bills faster? Deliver a better patient experience
Making patient financial responsibility clear from the get-go is an imperative for providers trying to avoid no-pays and consumer dissatisfaction.
Medicare premiums, deductibles, increase slightly while MA rates have decreased
CMS promotes MA’s supplemental benefits as consumers increasingly choose private coverage versus government insurance.
Community Health Systems sells two-hospital Mary Black Health System as part of long-term divestitures
When the transaction is complete, Community Health Systems affiliates will still operate four hospitals in South Carolina.
Elderly housing with supportive social services can reduce hospital use, study says
Investment in housing with such supportive social services as psychological assessments, physical activity and socialization programs can reduce hospitalization for older adults.
Day of discharge does not influence heart surgery patient readmissions
The use of preoperative beta blockers, tobacco use, and surgical site infections were independent predictors of readmission within 30 days, but day of discharge was not.
Updated: CMS Star ratings for 2019 Medicare Advantage plans and Part D coverage show Kaiser on top (see list)
Cigna’s Healthspring, KelseyCare’s Kelsey-Seybold plan, Humana’s CarePlus Health Plan, Florida Blue and Martin’s Point are also on the list.
