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HHS Launches New Tool to Help Providers Protect Patient Data in Mobile Devices

The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has launched a new education initiative, called: "Mobile Devices: Know the Risks. Take the Steps. Protect and Secure Health Information."

OIG Releases Report on Meaningful Use Incentive Program

New Guidance from HHS Office of Civil Rights on De-Identifying Patient Information

The Office of Civil Rights (OCR) within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has just issued new guidance on how covered entities might meet the patient information de-identification standard under the Health Information Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). De-identification is...

Recent Federal RFCs on Exchange Plan Quality and Meaningful Use Stage 3 Recommendations

On Nov. 26, the Office of the National Coordinator (ONC) for Health Information Technology’s Health IT Policy Committee (HITPC), which advises the government on its electronic health record incentive program, published recommendations for Meaningful Use Stage 3 requirements. These requirements will...
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