From article on InformationWeek by Ken Terry – August 19, 2013 The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has released final guidelines on the design, testing and use of radio-frequency (RF) wireless medical devices. Although it doesn’t promulgate legally enforceable responsibilities, the document …
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What’s Up With These On Line Services?
Medical transcription services are required to convert oral communication recordings into their written equivalents. Of course, this can be done without turning to the Internet, but you will find that online services are pretty much taking over the industry because of the …
What is encryption and how does it make a file secure?
Encryption is a security measure to ensure that a file is locked from any unwanted viewers. It basically locks a file and prevents anyone from viewing the file until it has been decrypted. When you use encryption software to lock a file …
The Advantages of Digital Dictation for Lawyers
The great advantage of digital dictation is that lawyers can still dictate into small, hand-held devices as they have been accustomed to for double-digit years. However, as compared to its analogue counterpart, digital dictation is far superior in many ways, for both …
Is having login and password access to my computer sufficient to meet HIPAA/HITECH guidelines?
Having a login and password is just a start to becoming HIPAA/HITECH ready. But a login and password only go so far. There are many ways to get past a simple login and password these days, and if anyone ever does hack …
GearXport Tutorial & Walkthrough
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HITECH: A Big Burden for Small BAs
By Cheryl McEvoy is an assistant editor with ADVANCE.They know what you’re thinking: HITECH? That’s for the big guys, not me.And that’s just how they’ll get you.New HIPAA security requirements for business associates (BAs) under the Health Information Technology for Economic and …
Tracking the Trail: As HITECH takes hold, MTSOs must lay groundwork to keep PHI secure
Tracking the TrailAs HITECH takes hold, MTSOs must lay groundwork to keep PHI secure.By Cheryl McEvoy, Assistant Editor with ADVANCE.For years, medical transcription service organizations (MTSOs) and independent contractors (ICs) have abided by HIPAA. But compliance was contract-based, not a direct regulatory …
What Does the HITECH Act Mean to You?
By Carolyn Hartley, Healthcare Authority & EHR ConsultantVisit www.hipaa.comEven though the US Senate is likely to pass the stimulus package in the next day or two, the House and Senate still have to come to an agreement on their funding differences. The …
