More doctors sue over bad online reviews

As more people turn to the web to help them make decisions about their healthcare, that means more potential patients will check out online reviews about doctors. And many physicians will do everything they can to protect their reputations on the web.  Read more

Hospital waits 15 months to send data breach notification

For healthcare organizations, preventing 100% of all data breaches is likely impossible. That’s why it’s important for providers to have a data breach response plan ready — before an incident occurs. Here’s one point to keep in mind:  Read more

Social media policies that comply with the law: Key rules

Many healthcare providers are writing social media policies to protect themselves from the dangers of employees’ social networking use. But those organizations will need to make sure they aren’t getting themselves into any compliance trouble.  Read more

Doctor spends thousands fighting negative reviews in court – and loses

Even though doctors don’t give much thought to online reviews from patients, they may come across some comments that are so out of line they may choose to take action. However, their rights under the law may be limited, as this recent court case shows.  Read more

Top social media ‘don’ts’ for doctors, according to state medical boards

As patients turn more often to social media sites to help them make health care decisions, providers are also using those tools to connect with people and reach potential patients. But there are a few dangers providers must watch out for.  Read more

Here’s some guidance on the changes to Stage 1 Meaningful Use

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) recently issued guidance on several changes to the stage 1 rules for meaningful use of EHRs, a few of which went into effect at the beginning of 2013.  Read more

HHS publishes new HIPAA rules

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has announced a few changes to HIPAA to bring the law up to date with new technology trends.  Read more

Providers still struggling to meet ICD-10 deadline

With the deadline now less than two years away, healthcare organizations are struggling to move to ICD-10 codes, and many are reassessing their transition strategies, according to a new report.  Read more

Storage provider kept patient records in shared warehouse, private home

Healthcare providers typically work with many outside contractors, and that trend is increasing as cloud computing becomes more popular in health care. And it’s critical for providers to know how those third parties secure sensitive patient information.  Read more

First HIPAA fine for breach of less than 500 records announced

An Idaho hospice has agreed to pay $50,000 to settle alleged HIPAA violations in the first HIPAA fine for a breach involving fewer than 500 patient records.  Read more

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