More than 100,000 patients are slated to get some negative news from their doctor in the upcoming year if a new proposal set to reduce “risky” and “ineffective” treatment options is approved. Under the new guidance from NICE, NHS is limiting the procedures available to patients with a variety of medical conditions, from back pain […]
The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) is designed to protect individuals’ sensitive health information when they transfer to a new job, as they will likely have to switch over to the new company’s health insurance plan if they choose not to purchase insurance privately. These regulations apply to companies in all industries, not […]
The Technical Safeguards Requirement in HIPAA focuses on storing electronic ePHI, also called Protected Health Information. The Security Rule focuses on security requirements. The technical safeguards requirements centers on the technology aspect. Business associates, healthcare providers, and covered entities are required to complete audits to prove they are complying with regulations. This means new customers are assured […]
The combination of medical advancements and a shift toward more comprehensive healthcare models has helped increase the life expectancy of nearly all populations in developed countries throughout the world. Over the past several decades, longevity has increased impressively, giving many a deep sense of optimism about leading a full, healthy life. Japan’s elderly demographic represents […]
These are exciting times in which we live, with the introduction of life-saving technology aiming to change the way we heal and remain healthy. There have been numerous advancements in the last decade which have set the foundations for a technology-led health service that will evolve into solutions akin to miracles. Read on to discover […]
The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) has been the law of the land in the United States since 1996 when it was enacted to help streamline the movement of medical records from one health care provider to another as people switched jobs. In addition, HIPAA created a set of patient rights designed to […]
While technology has eased the management of patient’s information, it has also left operators in the health sector exposed to malicious characters such as hackers. For this, regulatory agencies have enacted regulatory frameworks aimed at recognizing, preventing, and addressing the risks that come with having an electronic patient’s health information repository. As a company leader, […]
At the mention of big data, you may think of a large amount of data. However, big data is a combination of volume, variety, and velocity of data. For decades now, big data has continued to be used in a number of industries. Innovators have been waiting for big data to transform the healthcare sector […]
We all have a fairly good grasp of how tattoos work – the process of getting them and the end result – however many people have no idea how lasers might work to remove tattoo ink. What used to make tattoos permanent now makes them easily removable through a process of shockwaves and your body’s […]
Your heart is your utmost crucial organ that works hard to deliver oxygen throughout the body. You should never ignore any signs of heart trouble, no matter how subtle or small the signs maybe. Here is a list of top five signs to look for when facing heart trouble. If you are suffering from one […]
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