What Healthcare Providers Need to Know about the 21st Century Cures Act
Newly enacted provisions of the 21st Century Cures Act hold significant implications for our insureds and require healthcare providers to take steps that ensure compliance.
Patient Photos Displayed in EHRs Can Enhance Patient Safety
A new study published by JAMA Network Open says displaying patient photographs in EHRs can reduce wrong-patient order entry errors.
OCR Settlement Underscores Importance of Providing Patients with Timely Access to Medical Records
A recent settlement issued by the Office for Civil Rights highlights the importance of adhering to HIPAA’s Right of Access Initiative, a directive requiring covered entities to provide patients, upon request, with timely access to their protected health information.
Reducing the Demands of Patient Portal Messages
New research is examining strategies for primary care physicians to best manage new stressors associated with increased use of patient messaging portals.