Helping HIPAA and Vendor Management With The HITRUST Framework

HIPAA and Vendor Management

Soon after figuring out how to go about the definition of “business entity”, Congress introduced the Omnibus rule. Thanks to the establishment of the Health Information Trust Alliance or HITRUST, the HITRUST framework assists vendor management and HIPAA, which had unexpectedly become “a thing”. The management of patient health information can be compared to the […]

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While a Fifth of NHS Hospital Miss their Targets, a New Flu Test Might Help

NHS Hospital

While NHS hospitals across the United Kingdom miss their targets, severe winter approaches. Luckily a new flu test that only takes 20 minutes and a throat swab could help. As the CobasLiat test is administered at NHS trust hospitals, it has been helping avoid unnecessary admissions and freeing up beds. However, Public Health England warns […]

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Therapeutic Uses of Interferons in Controlling Disease

Interferons

The importance of interferons (IFNs) in the immune response and their essential roles in different metabolic pathways are not recent discoveries. What is new, however, is the design and creation of modern equipment that has provided researchers with the tools to thoroughly understand interferon activity and ultimately allow us to develop better treatments. The Role […]

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Are Delivery Drivers Considered Lone Workers?

Delivery Drivers

Technically speaking, delivery drivers aren’t always alone on the job. The roads are packed with other motorists and pedestrians that they’re not entirely isolated. In case something happens, they can get help from other motorists. They can also call roadside assistance during emergencies. However, delivery drivers are still generally considered as lone workers. While some […]

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How to keep your HIPAA Compliance Efforts Up to Date

HIPAA

Origins of HIPAA The HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act) was created in 1996 to provide a standardized approach to billing and healthcare information, as well as to protect personal data and to ensure changing jobs did not cause problems for any individual with regard to health insurance coverage.  With the continued increase in […]

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A Need for Change: Matching Japan’s Social Care Model throughout the UK

Japan’s Social Care Model throughout the UK

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 […]

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