Health IT, HIPAA, and the CMS Incentive Programs Blog
For physicians, hospitals, government agencies, and business associatesResearch-based Dietary Interventions for Autism
Specialists assisting early-childhood and school-aged children, as well as service and support administrators may appreciate the latest research-based findings regarding any beneficial dietary interventions for autism. Alternative health practitioners and advocacy...
OIG Issues Report to State DD Agencies to Address Group Home Problems
Given the increasing awareness of abuse toward the developmentally disabled, the Health and Human Services Office of Inspector General has issued a report for CMS to counter this abuse. Recommendations are directed toward the states.
Eagle Consulting Releases its MIPS Impact Estimates for 2018
The CMS Merit-Based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) rules have changed for 2018, and the financial impact for physician practices has edged higher. Based on performance in 2018, physician reimbursement for Medicare Part B in calendar year 2020 will be reduced by as much as 5%.
Eagle Releases 2018 Edition of HIPAA/FERPA/IDEA Policies and Procedures for Ohio DD Boards
Eagle Consulting Partners is pleased to announce the release of its 2018 update of its Policies and Procedures for Ohio County Boards of Developmental Disability. These policies simultaneously comply with HIPAA, FERPA, IDEA and the Ohio law.
Ransomware Targeting Hospitals and Health IT Systems
SamSam ransomware is making a name for itself by attacking healthcare-related organizations. Prior to its famous attack on Allscripts, SamSam infected three hospitals. Ransomware remains a significant risk for organizations in 2018.
Allscripts EHR Down for 1 Week; Is Your Cloud EHR Next?
Allscripts’ EHR taken down by ransomware for extended period of time. All clients were affected. Case study emphasizes the importance of backups and emergency plans.
Ransomware Destroys Small Practice EHR Database
Hermes ransomware attacks small physician practice. Ransomware encrypted database files prior to routine backup. Entire EHR database lost and backup unusable. Attack illustrates the importance of multiple generations of backup and separating backup from computer network.
Meltdown & Spectre Part II: Impacts to Healthcare Organizations
Meltdown and Spectre computer vulnerabilities affect HIPAA Covered Entities and Business Associates. Every computer, phone, and tablet is impacted. What are they and what do you need to know? Read our series to find out.
