For the longest time American industry has had a very contradictory relationship with Asia. Back in the late 70s, we had our own experience with semiconductors (RAM) and Japan and American manufacturers. Needing to collect more seismic data do we purchase 100 devices from a US company or do we purchase 1000 devices from Japan? The outcome was… Read More »
HIPAA Commission Formed From Bill Cassidy website Press Release WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA) and Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) today introduced the Health Data Use and Privacy Commission Act to begin the process of modernizing our outdated health privacy laws and regulations. The presence of technology companies is increasing in health care, and health information is expanding beyond… Read More »
Kiosk Privacy and HIPAA Kiosks are a highly effective way to interact with customers, but in healthcare settings, they must be handled carefully to avoid compliance, privacy and cybersecurity problems. [Feature image by Pyramid Computer] Sometimes, the mere existence of a kiosk at a certain location can itself reveal potentially protected and sensitive information. Consider a kiosk that… Read More »
HIPAA Settlement Read full article at MedCity Touchstone Medical Imaging has agreed to pay $3 million to HHS’ Office for Civil Rights to settle a breach that exposed more than 300,000 patients’ protected health information. Touchstone Medical Imaging, a diagnostic imaging services company based in Franklin, Tennessee, has agreed to pay $3 million to HHS’ Office for Civil Rights to… Read More »