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Ohio DD Boards – Confidentiality Contracts with PT, OT and ST Independent Contractors
Ohio DD Boards are responsible for ensuring confidentiality when working with third parties. The appropriate method varies depending on whether a 3rd party provider is HIPAA Covered Entity or not. Eagle offers a model confidentiality agreement for contract providers who are not HIPAA Covered Entities.
Kansas Dept. for Aging and Disability Services Employees Fired Over Email Containing PHI
2 Kansas Department for Aging and Disability Services employees were terminated after sending an email containing PHI of 11,000 individuals to improper recipients.
Former OCR Official Reveals Top Reason for Risk Analysis Audit Failure
A key reason for risk analysis failure during an audit by the HHS Office for Civil Rights is mistaking a technical or non-technical evaluation for a risk analysis.
Phishing for Healthcare Providers
Don’t become the next Catch of the Day! Healthcare providers are worse than their peers at identifying phishing emails and preventing these attacks. What is phishing? How can you protect yourself? Read this article to find out.
Healthcare Industry Lagging in Cybersecurity (Part II)
A recent report on healthcare cybersecurity shows the industry 15th out of the 18 major US industries surveyed. In Part II of this two-part article, we investigate why healthcare organizations struggle to keep up with cybersecurity threats.
Healthcare Industry Lagging in Cybersecurity (Part I)
A recent report on healthcare cybersecurity shows the industry 15th out of the 18 major US industries surveyed. In Part I of this two-part article, we explore this poor rating and investigate why healthcare records are so appealing to criminals.
Meltdown & Spectre Part III: Checking and Updating Your Computer
Meltdown and Spectre computer vulnerabilities affect HIPAA Covered Entities and Business Associates. Every computer, phone, and tablet is impacted. Take these steps to protect yourself and update your systems.
Meltdown & Spectre Part IV: Updating Your Computer (Continued)
In Part IV of our series on the Meltdown and Spectre vulnerabilities, we finish the process of updating your computers’ firmware and key applications to protect you, your systems, and your patients and clients.
Partners HealthCare Informs 2,600 Patients of Malware Attack After 7-Month Investigation
Partners issued a press release stating that it would begin notifying patients whose information was at risk after a malware attack in May 2017. An outside forensics team determined that sensitive data for approximately 2,600 patients was vulnerable.
Research-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...
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%.
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