The fines and penalties for even one data breach or HIPAA violation of personal health information (PHI) that a hospital, private practice, or any other type of medical facility has can cost millions, but the actual cost are even higher.
The document discusses healthcare reform in the United States from the perspective of Dr. J. Deane Waldman. It summarizes that Dr. Waldman takes a doctor-to-patient approach, focusing on determining the underlying causes of illness and developing treatment plans backed by evidence. The document then critiques the Affordable Care Act, summarizing that it will cost $1.3-$2.7 trillion but increase costs for individuals and businesses, add to the national deficit, reduce access to providers and treatments, and potentially leave more Americans uninsured.
This document summarizes penalties for violations of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). It outlines that HIPAA was signed into law in 1996 to protect patient information and establish requirements for electronic health records. There are civil monetary penalties for HIPAA violations ranging from $100 to $1.5 million per year, depending on the type of violation. Willful neglect violations that are not corrected face the highest penalties of $50,000 per incident. The document recommends that healthcare organizations conduct privacy and security assessments, train employees, and establish policies and procedures to avoid HIPAA penalties.
A presentation on the severity of the growing trends in Personal Health Information and Identity Theft. This presentation discuss how individual can prevent and protect themselves and if a Victim, how to get help.
Healthcare data breaches cost the industry $6 billion annually. In 2014, over 12.5 million patient records were compromised in data breaches. Healthcare accounts for 44% of all data breaches and has the highest costs of any industry at $408 per capita. Common causes of data breaches are criminal hacking (45%) and errors by malicious insiders (12%). These breaches lead to indirect costs like lost business and direct costs such as investigations, notifications, and credit monitoring.
Dallas health insurance agent say premium increases are because the cost of c...jthorn4
Rick Thornton, a Dallas health insurance agent, said premium increases are because the cost of care is increasing, adding that there has been a 9.1% increase from when the ACA was first introduced in 2010.
Critical Illness Sales Presentation created by Catherine Chaney BowmanCatherine Chaney Bowman
Here's a compelling sales presentation for the less well known but essential insurance product that provides protection in the event of a critical illness
Critical illness insurance provides a lump sum cash payment if an insured person is diagnosed with a covered critical illness. It can help cover high medical costs and bills during recovery. Common critical illnesses include cancer, heart attack, and stroke. The costs of critical illness insurance policies vary based on a person's age, health, tobacco use, and the size of the lump sum benefit. Getting quotes from an insurance professional can help find the most coverage available at the lowest cost.
The document discusses healthcare reform in the United States from the perspective of Dr. J. Deane Waldman. It summarizes that Dr. Waldman takes a doctor-to-patient approach, focusing on determining the underlying causes of illness and developing treatment plans backed by evidence. The document then critiques the Affordable Care Act, summarizing that it will cost $1.3-$2.7 trillion but increase costs for individuals and businesses, add to the national deficit, reduce access to providers and treatments, and potentially leave more Americans uninsured.
This document summarizes penalties for violations of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). It outlines that HIPAA was signed into law in 1996 to protect patient information and establish requirements for electronic health records. There are civil monetary penalties for HIPAA violations ranging from $100 to $1.5 million per year, depending on the type of violation. Willful neglect violations that are not corrected face the highest penalties of $50,000 per incident. The document recommends that healthcare organizations conduct privacy and security assessments, train employees, and establish policies and procedures to avoid HIPAA penalties.
A presentation on the severity of the growing trends in Personal Health Information and Identity Theft. This presentation discuss how individual can prevent and protect themselves and if a Victim, how to get help.
Healthcare data breaches cost the industry $6 billion annually. In 2014, over 12.5 million patient records were compromised in data breaches. Healthcare accounts for 44% of all data breaches and has the highest costs of any industry at $408 per capita. Common causes of data breaches are criminal hacking (45%) and errors by malicious insiders (12%). These breaches lead to indirect costs like lost business and direct costs such as investigations, notifications, and credit monitoring.
Dallas health insurance agent say premium increases are because the cost of c...jthorn4
Rick Thornton, a Dallas health insurance agent, said premium increases are because the cost of care is increasing, adding that there has been a 9.1% increase from when the ACA was first introduced in 2010.
Critical Illness Sales Presentation created by Catherine Chaney BowmanCatherine Chaney Bowman
Here's a compelling sales presentation for the less well known but essential insurance product that provides protection in the event of a critical illness
Critical illness insurance provides a lump sum cash payment if an insured person is diagnosed with a covered critical illness. It can help cover high medical costs and bills during recovery. Common critical illnesses include cancer, heart attack, and stroke. The costs of critical illness insurance policies vary based on a person's age, health, tobacco use, and the size of the lump sum benefit. Getting quotes from an insurance professional can help find the most coverage available at the lowest cost.
The document discusses a legislative post audit report on the potential costs and savings of expanding access to state-funded substance abuse treatment programs in Kansas. The summary estimates that serving an additional 4,500 to 7,000 individuals would cost the state $7 million to $11 million. While treatment could reduce spending on other services by $1 million to $7 million, this would not fully offset the cost of expanded treatment. The report found that increased substance abuse treatment in Kansas is unlikely to achieve significant net savings for the state based on the estimated costs of treatment and limited estimated savings for other state services.
The 2017 Healthcare Reality: Washington Update from the TrenchesMeltem Tarhan
The document discusses the changing political landscape in Congress following the 2016 election. It notes that Republicans currently hold a majority in both the Senate and House of Representatives, including narrow control of the Senate at 51-48. However, more Senate Democrats will be defending their seats in 2018 than Republicans. The document provides a table showing the party composition of Congress over the last several terms.
HIPAA regulates how patient health information can be used and shared. It aims to protect Personal Health Information (PHI) such as names, medical diagnoses, and billing histories. Covered entities like health plans and providers must follow HIPAA's rules. Non-compliance can result in civil and criminal penalties including fines and imprisonment. The training stresses that a patient's private information is just that - private - and outlines who must follow HIPAA, what information it protects, how it affects jobs, and penalties for violations.
This document summarizes regulations and policies for preventing healthcare fraud and abuse. It defines fraud and abuse, describes government regulations like the Deficit Reduction Act and False Claims Act, and penalties for non-compliance. Examples of fraud include upcoding bills and falsifying credentials. The document outlines an organization's compliance program, including policies, training, audits and reporting concerns internally or to authorities like Adult Protective Services.
ABA Survey Results Indicate Judges Have High Levels of Job StressEdward E. Reicin
Based in Chicago, Edward Reicin is an experienced business executive and trial lawyer who received the Lawyer of the Year award from the Illinois Secretaries Association. Edward Reicin is a member of the American Bar Association (ABA).
Founded in 1878, the ABA provides law school accreditation and a range of support for legal professionals operating across America. Recently, the ABA released a report published in the 2020 Journal of The Professional Lawyer that provides self-care strategies for judges. This report seeks to address the results of the National Judicial Stress and Resiliency Survey, which found that judges are facing a high degree of job stressors due to factors such as workload, safety, and trauma exposure that are significantly impacting their health.
This survey was designed by the American Bar Association Commission on Lawyer Assistance Programs (CoLAP) and conducted to learn more about how judges can be supported with resources to protect their health. Participants in the survey included 1,034 American judges, most of whom work at local and state administrative levels. Approximately eight out of ten of the survey’s respondents serve on state courts. The survey was conducted before the Covid-19 pandemic and found that approximately one-third of judges reported feeling low energy levels, disturbed sleep, and poor concentration due to their work.
Many workers were surprised to see their paychecks shrink by 2% or more in January due to the expiration of a temporary cut to payroll taxes. While income taxes were largely unchanged, Congress allowed the payroll tax cut for Social Security and Medicare to expire. This will cost the average family making $50,000 an extra $1,000 per year and curb economic growth in 2013. While necessary to shore up Social Security and Medicare finances, the tax increase comes at a time when wages have barely kept up with inflation for most Americans.
The document discusses the implications of HIPAA non-compliance. It states that HIPAA was enacted to protect patient health information and covers entities like health plans, providers, and clearinghouses. Failure to comply with HIPAA brings risks like fines, imprisonment, and lawsuits. The federal government has established penalties for violations ranging from $100 to $1.5 million depending on factors like intent and corrective actions. Healthcare providers need to take all steps possible to ensure compliance, such as using automated compliance management solutions to prevent issues and ensure privacy of patient data.
Analysis of data from the Health and Social Care Information Centre showed a 4% rise in cases of alleged elder abuse referred for investigation over the past year, with the total number of cases rising from 108,000 in 2011/2012 to 112,000 in 2012/2013. Charities like Age UK urged the government to do more to protect vulnerable adults, while the government said more measures were being introduced, including a new Chief Inspector for Social Care and potential criminal accountability for care home directors and hospital managers that allow neglect or abuse. Physical abuse and neglect were the most common types of abuse reported, with abuse most often occurring in the elder's own home or a care home, and most often allegedly carried out by a social care worker.
Harassment At Work [4 Shocking Statistics]Richard Celler
Just how likely are YOU to face harassment in the workplace?
As a widely recognized and award-winning employment law firm, I help workers every day who have been victimized by other employees, management, their bosses, and their companies.
Truth: Job harassment at MUCH higher frequency than most people think.
Meaning YOU are very likely to experience harassing behavior at least once during your career.
In this data snapshot we gathered actual statistics to look into what harassment is taking place and what occupations are most likely to experience it.
The numbers may shock you. Your work may not be as safe a place as you once thought.
It's VERY IMPORTANT for each and every one of us to be aware of this problem - we each have a responsibility to stand up to it when it happens - and certainly never to participate in harassing a fellow employee.
So watch this important harassment data summary, stay vigilant and help put an end to unlawful bullying and harassment at work.
If you found this information helpful - please like and share it to help raise awareness about this important issue.
Understanding the Health Care Law, by Dr. James RohackWayne Caswell
The document discusses the history and current state of healthcare and health insurance in the United States. It notes that average lifespans have increased from 68 to 78 years old but costs have risen due to new medical technologies. The document outlines challenges facing the healthcare system like the growing retiree population, rising Medicare costs, and high numbers of uninsured individuals. It examines factors influencing health and healthcare disparities.
The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) was signed into law in 1996 to protect individuals' identifiable health information. HIPAA sets standards for handling protected health information and permits disclosure of this information for essential purposes like patient care. Violations of HIPAA, such as improperly sharing protected health information, can result in civil penalties like fines up to $1.5 million per year or criminal penalties including imprisonment. Examples of HIPAA violations include posting patient schedules publicly online and medical staff accessing celebrity health records without authorization.
REPORTING ON THE MEDICAID EXPANSION: In a state like Texasfr60187
This document discusses reporting on Medicaid expansion in Texas. It begins by going beyond obvious political stances and examining the policy arguments from Republicans who oppose expansion. Republicans argue for flexibility, fixing a broken program, and encouraging individual responsibility, which largely means implementing cost containment measures, dealing with insufficient provider networks, and using co-payments. The document then examines who stands to lose if Texas does not expand Medicaid, such as the working poor, unions, poverty advocates, Democrats, hospitals, and local governments. It emphasizes engaging readers through interactive data elements and presenting objective data to allow readers to make their own judgments beyond political rhetoric. It provides tips for gathering data, using Excel, and starting with charts and maps to tell the story of who wants
Public Opinion On The ACA At The End Of The First Open Enrollment Period KFF
This document contains data from multiple Kaiser Family Foundation Health Tracking Polls regarding public opinion on the Affordable Care Act (ACA) between 2010-2014. It shows:
1) Public opinion has been divided since the ACA's passage in 2010, and has tilted more negative following the rollout of insurance exchanges.
2) There are deep partisan divisions, with more Democrats having a favorable view and more Republicans having an unfavorable view.
3) More people want Congress to improve the ACA rather than repeal and replace it.
4) Awareness of specific ACA provisions lags behind favorability, though most provisions are viewed favorably.
5) For the uninsured, cost
Potential factor of rising health care cost. Presentation will drive around introduction,facts, statistics, tactics and solutions regarding fraud & abuse. I would like to thank Imran Bhai for his suggestions
When it comes to integrated systems, who's right and who's wrong? What exactly is the cause of all our disease epidemics? The answer lies in an interesting paradox...
Medical fraud poses significant costs to healthcare systems globally and nationally. Globally, medical fraud costs an estimated $415 billion annually, while it costs European countries around 56 billion euros each year. In Malaysia, medical fraud is estimated to account for 3-10% of the country's annual healthcare expenditures of 14.4 billion ringgit. Reducing medical fraud through improved detection strategies and enforcement can help lower costs without reducing access or quality of care. Various types of fraud exist, from opportunistic individual acts to organized professional criminal operations, and combating it requires combining rules-based and predictive analytic approaches.
Dr. Arnie Milstein: Is Employee Health Insurance Failing Americans?reportingonhealth
The document discusses improving the value of American healthcare over the past 30 years. It notes that while various remedies like managed care plans, consumer directed plans, and accountable care organizations have been tried, healthcare costs still persist too high. The document suggests that large employers need to play a role by steering employees to higher value clinicians and lowering overall prices to finally address the ongoing issue of high healthcare spending in the United States.
August 14 Council of State Manufacturers Association Galen Institute
This document summarizes the Supreme Court's ruling on the Affordable Care Act and discusses its implications. It finds that the ruling upheld the individual mandate but gave states more flexibility on Medicaid expansion. Public opinion on the law remains mixed. The law will significantly expand government regulation and costs and may cause many to lose their current health plans despite promises. Implementation challenges around new taxes, exchanges, and employer requirements remain.
The Canadian Health Care Anti-fraud Association aims to eliminate healthcare fraud through combating misrepresentation and restoring integrity to the Canadian healthcare system. They define common healthcare frauds such as identity theft, fabricated receipts, and misrepresented claims. The document also addresses common myths about healthcare fraud and its harms such as loss of billions of dollars from the healthcare system annually.
El documento explica cómo redactar referencias electrónicas de forma correcta. Detalla que la lista de referencias debe incluir todos los sitios web y material online utilizado como fuente de información. A continuación, describe cómo citar correctamente un artículo en línea, un artículo de periódico en línea y un libro en línea, incluyendo en cada caso el formato requerido para la fecha, autor, título y URL.
Developments in Health and Welfare Plans in 2016benefitexpress
Kick off enrollment season with a comprehensive review of the legislative changes for 2016. This webinar focuses on what you need to know for successful enrollment and ACA reporting. Learn about new legislation from DOL, HHS, IRS, and EEOC. It’s a webinar you (and your compliance strategy) can’t afford to miss.
The document discusses a legislative post audit report on the potential costs and savings of expanding access to state-funded substance abuse treatment programs in Kansas. The summary estimates that serving an additional 4,500 to 7,000 individuals would cost the state $7 million to $11 million. While treatment could reduce spending on other services by $1 million to $7 million, this would not fully offset the cost of expanded treatment. The report found that increased substance abuse treatment in Kansas is unlikely to achieve significant net savings for the state based on the estimated costs of treatment and limited estimated savings for other state services.
The 2017 Healthcare Reality: Washington Update from the TrenchesMeltem Tarhan
The document discusses the changing political landscape in Congress following the 2016 election. It notes that Republicans currently hold a majority in both the Senate and House of Representatives, including narrow control of the Senate at 51-48. However, more Senate Democrats will be defending their seats in 2018 than Republicans. The document provides a table showing the party composition of Congress over the last several terms.
HIPAA regulates how patient health information can be used and shared. It aims to protect Personal Health Information (PHI) such as names, medical diagnoses, and billing histories. Covered entities like health plans and providers must follow HIPAA's rules. Non-compliance can result in civil and criminal penalties including fines and imprisonment. The training stresses that a patient's private information is just that - private - and outlines who must follow HIPAA, what information it protects, how it affects jobs, and penalties for violations.
This document summarizes regulations and policies for preventing healthcare fraud and abuse. It defines fraud and abuse, describes government regulations like the Deficit Reduction Act and False Claims Act, and penalties for non-compliance. Examples of fraud include upcoding bills and falsifying credentials. The document outlines an organization's compliance program, including policies, training, audits and reporting concerns internally or to authorities like Adult Protective Services.
ABA Survey Results Indicate Judges Have High Levels of Job StressEdward E. Reicin
Based in Chicago, Edward Reicin is an experienced business executive and trial lawyer who received the Lawyer of the Year award from the Illinois Secretaries Association. Edward Reicin is a member of the American Bar Association (ABA).
Founded in 1878, the ABA provides law school accreditation and a range of support for legal professionals operating across America. Recently, the ABA released a report published in the 2020 Journal of The Professional Lawyer that provides self-care strategies for judges. This report seeks to address the results of the National Judicial Stress and Resiliency Survey, which found that judges are facing a high degree of job stressors due to factors such as workload, safety, and trauma exposure that are significantly impacting their health.
This survey was designed by the American Bar Association Commission on Lawyer Assistance Programs (CoLAP) and conducted to learn more about how judges can be supported with resources to protect their health. Participants in the survey included 1,034 American judges, most of whom work at local and state administrative levels. Approximately eight out of ten of the survey’s respondents serve on state courts. The survey was conducted before the Covid-19 pandemic and found that approximately one-third of judges reported feeling low energy levels, disturbed sleep, and poor concentration due to their work.
Many workers were surprised to see their paychecks shrink by 2% or more in January due to the expiration of a temporary cut to payroll taxes. While income taxes were largely unchanged, Congress allowed the payroll tax cut for Social Security and Medicare to expire. This will cost the average family making $50,000 an extra $1,000 per year and curb economic growth in 2013. While necessary to shore up Social Security and Medicare finances, the tax increase comes at a time when wages have barely kept up with inflation for most Americans.
The document discusses the implications of HIPAA non-compliance. It states that HIPAA was enacted to protect patient health information and covers entities like health plans, providers, and clearinghouses. Failure to comply with HIPAA brings risks like fines, imprisonment, and lawsuits. The federal government has established penalties for violations ranging from $100 to $1.5 million depending on factors like intent and corrective actions. Healthcare providers need to take all steps possible to ensure compliance, such as using automated compliance management solutions to prevent issues and ensure privacy of patient data.
Analysis of data from the Health and Social Care Information Centre showed a 4% rise in cases of alleged elder abuse referred for investigation over the past year, with the total number of cases rising from 108,000 in 2011/2012 to 112,000 in 2012/2013. Charities like Age UK urged the government to do more to protect vulnerable adults, while the government said more measures were being introduced, including a new Chief Inspector for Social Care and potential criminal accountability for care home directors and hospital managers that allow neglect or abuse. Physical abuse and neglect were the most common types of abuse reported, with abuse most often occurring in the elder's own home or a care home, and most often allegedly carried out by a social care worker.
Harassment At Work [4 Shocking Statistics]Richard Celler
Just how likely are YOU to face harassment in the workplace?
As a widely recognized and award-winning employment law firm, I help workers every day who have been victimized by other employees, management, their bosses, and their companies.
Truth: Job harassment at MUCH higher frequency than most people think.
Meaning YOU are very likely to experience harassing behavior at least once during your career.
In this data snapshot we gathered actual statistics to look into what harassment is taking place and what occupations are most likely to experience it.
The numbers may shock you. Your work may not be as safe a place as you once thought.
It's VERY IMPORTANT for each and every one of us to be aware of this problem - we each have a responsibility to stand up to it when it happens - and certainly never to participate in harassing a fellow employee.
So watch this important harassment data summary, stay vigilant and help put an end to unlawful bullying and harassment at work.
If you found this information helpful - please like and share it to help raise awareness about this important issue.
Understanding the Health Care Law, by Dr. James RohackWayne Caswell
The document discusses the history and current state of healthcare and health insurance in the United States. It notes that average lifespans have increased from 68 to 78 years old but costs have risen due to new medical technologies. The document outlines challenges facing the healthcare system like the growing retiree population, rising Medicare costs, and high numbers of uninsured individuals. It examines factors influencing health and healthcare disparities.
The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) was signed into law in 1996 to protect individuals' identifiable health information. HIPAA sets standards for handling protected health information and permits disclosure of this information for essential purposes like patient care. Violations of HIPAA, such as improperly sharing protected health information, can result in civil penalties like fines up to $1.5 million per year or criminal penalties including imprisonment. Examples of HIPAA violations include posting patient schedules publicly online and medical staff accessing celebrity health records without authorization.
REPORTING ON THE MEDICAID EXPANSION: In a state like Texasfr60187
This document discusses reporting on Medicaid expansion in Texas. It begins by going beyond obvious political stances and examining the policy arguments from Republicans who oppose expansion. Republicans argue for flexibility, fixing a broken program, and encouraging individual responsibility, which largely means implementing cost containment measures, dealing with insufficient provider networks, and using co-payments. The document then examines who stands to lose if Texas does not expand Medicaid, such as the working poor, unions, poverty advocates, Democrats, hospitals, and local governments. It emphasizes engaging readers through interactive data elements and presenting objective data to allow readers to make their own judgments beyond political rhetoric. It provides tips for gathering data, using Excel, and starting with charts and maps to tell the story of who wants
Public Opinion On The ACA At The End Of The First Open Enrollment Period KFF
This document contains data from multiple Kaiser Family Foundation Health Tracking Polls regarding public opinion on the Affordable Care Act (ACA) between 2010-2014. It shows:
1) Public opinion has been divided since the ACA's passage in 2010, and has tilted more negative following the rollout of insurance exchanges.
2) There are deep partisan divisions, with more Democrats having a favorable view and more Republicans having an unfavorable view.
3) More people want Congress to improve the ACA rather than repeal and replace it.
4) Awareness of specific ACA provisions lags behind favorability, though most provisions are viewed favorably.
5) For the uninsured, cost
Potential factor of rising health care cost. Presentation will drive around introduction,facts, statistics, tactics and solutions regarding fraud & abuse. I would like to thank Imran Bhai for his suggestions
When it comes to integrated systems, who's right and who's wrong? What exactly is the cause of all our disease epidemics? The answer lies in an interesting paradox...
Medical fraud poses significant costs to healthcare systems globally and nationally. Globally, medical fraud costs an estimated $415 billion annually, while it costs European countries around 56 billion euros each year. In Malaysia, medical fraud is estimated to account for 3-10% of the country's annual healthcare expenditures of 14.4 billion ringgit. Reducing medical fraud through improved detection strategies and enforcement can help lower costs without reducing access or quality of care. Various types of fraud exist, from opportunistic individual acts to organized professional criminal operations, and combating it requires combining rules-based and predictive analytic approaches.
Dr. Arnie Milstein: Is Employee Health Insurance Failing Americans?reportingonhealth
The document discusses improving the value of American healthcare over the past 30 years. It notes that while various remedies like managed care plans, consumer directed plans, and accountable care organizations have been tried, healthcare costs still persist too high. The document suggests that large employers need to play a role by steering employees to higher value clinicians and lowering overall prices to finally address the ongoing issue of high healthcare spending in the United States.
August 14 Council of State Manufacturers Association Galen Institute
This document summarizes the Supreme Court's ruling on the Affordable Care Act and discusses its implications. It finds that the ruling upheld the individual mandate but gave states more flexibility on Medicaid expansion. Public opinion on the law remains mixed. The law will significantly expand government regulation and costs and may cause many to lose their current health plans despite promises. Implementation challenges around new taxes, exchanges, and employer requirements remain.
The Canadian Health Care Anti-fraud Association aims to eliminate healthcare fraud through combating misrepresentation and restoring integrity to the Canadian healthcare system. They define common healthcare frauds such as identity theft, fabricated receipts, and misrepresented claims. The document also addresses common myths about healthcare fraud and its harms such as loss of billions of dollars from the healthcare system annually.
El documento explica cómo redactar referencias electrónicas de forma correcta. Detalla que la lista de referencias debe incluir todos los sitios web y material online utilizado como fuente de información. A continuación, describe cómo citar correctamente un artículo en línea, un artículo de periódico en línea y un libro en línea, incluyendo en cada caso el formato requerido para la fecha, autor, título y URL.
Developments in Health and Welfare Plans in 2016benefitexpress
Kick off enrollment season with a comprehensive review of the legislative changes for 2016. This webinar focuses on what you need to know for successful enrollment and ACA reporting. Learn about new legislation from DOL, HHS, IRS, and EEOC. It’s a webinar you (and your compliance strategy) can’t afford to miss.
Hitrust: Navigating to 2017, Your Map to HITRUST CertificationSchellman & Company
Organizations in the healthcare industry are under immense pressure to improve quality, reduce complexity, increase efficiency and better manage medical expenses.
The HITRUST Common Security Framework (CSF) was developed to address the myriad of security, privacy and regulatory challenges facing healthcare organizations and their sub-service providers. By including federal and state regulations, standards and frameworks, and incorporating a risk-based approach, the CSF assists organizations address these challenges through a comprehensive framework of prescriptive and scalable security control.
The document provides information about Science Prof Online (SPO), a free science education website that offers various educational resources like virtual classrooms, PowerPoints, articles and images. It details the types of materials available on SPO like practice questions, lecture slides, video tutorials and more. The document also provides guidance on how to access and use the PowerPoint slides available on SPO, such as downloading editable or non-editable versions. It concludes by crediting the chief creators of SPO and their contact information.
The document discusses immunity, describing it as the body's ability to defend against harmful foreign substances. Immunity is divided into innate (natural) immunity and acquired (adaptive) immunity. Innate immunity provides nonspecific defenses like skin barriers and immune cells. Acquired immunity develops after exposure through antibodies and T cells and has immunological memory. The innate arm provides initial defense and activates the acquired arm, while acquired immunity provides long-lasting, pathogen-specific protection.
The document discusses several intestinal nematodes (roundworms) that infect humans, including their life cycles, transmission, pathogenesis, clinical findings, and diagnosis. It covers Enterobius (pinworm), Trichuris (whipworm), Ascaris (giant roundworm), hookworms (Necator and Ancylostoma), and Strongyloides. The nematodes have complex life cycles involving egg and larval stages, with transmission occurring through ingestion of eggs or larval penetration of skin. Symptoms range from pruritus to diarrhea and anemia. Diagnosis involves microscopic identification of eggs in stool samples, with larvae seen in stool for Strongyloides.
Mid-Year Election Changes Under Cafeteria Plansbenefitexpress
This document discusses rules for making mid-year election changes in cafeteria plans. It notes that 15 events are recognized by the IRS as permitting changes, including changes in status, cost changes, significant coverage changes, and FMLA leaves. Administrative requirements for implementing changes include obtaining substantiation and ensuring the change is allowed by regulations, plan documents, and insurance policies. The document provides details on each of the 15 events and consistency rules for relating the election change to the qualifying event.
Michael Reynolds has over 26 years of experience in various healthcare roles such as medical billing, coding, and claims processing. He currently teaches medical billing and coding courses and owns a medical claims consulting business. The presentation he will give provides an overview of healthcare compliance, including the key elements of an effective compliance program and laws related to fraud, waste, and abuse. It will discuss Medicare integrity programs, false claims acts, anti-kickback statutes, and Stark laws. Attendees will learn how to identify, prevent, and report suspected fraud, waste, and abuse. Case studies and a question period will also be included.
This document provides an overview of cleaning, disinfection and sterilization processes used in healthcare settings. It describes the basic principles and key differences between cleaning, disinfection and sterilization. It outlines the Spaulding classification system for categorizing medical equipment as critical, semi-critical or non-critical to determine the appropriate level of processing required. Examples are provided for each category. Monitoring and documentation of cleaning and sterilization processes are also discussed.
Transfusion reactions are those reaction which is caused by the transfusion of blood or blood products at the time of transfusion or after completion of transfusion. each reaction should be consider serious.
This document summarizes a seminar presentation on solar roadways. It discusses how solar roadways are constructed with photovoltaic cells embedded below a glass surface to generate electricity from solar energy. The solar roadway panel consists of a glass top layer, an electronic layer containing photovoltaic cells and microprocessors, and a concrete base layer. Solar roadways could power India's road network and reduce accidents by detecting animals on the road surface. While expensive, solar roadways may be cost effective long term and provide benefits like reduced pollution, electricity generation, and safer travel.
This document provides an introduction to helminthology, the study of parasitic worms. It defines key helminth terminology and discusses the classification, characteristics, life cycles and examples of the three main classes of helminths: nematodes, cestodes, and trematodes. Nematodes are roundworms, cestodes are tapeworms, and trematodes are flukes. The document highlights some important helminth infections including ascariasis, trichuriasis, hookworm infections, and hymenolepiasis and their effects on human health. It also discusses the life cycles and pathogenic stages of intestinal nematodes like whipworm, hookworms, and roundworm.
This document provides information about syphilis, including:
- Syphilis is caused by the Treponema pallidum bacterium and is transmitted sexually or from mother to child.
- It has primary, secondary, latent, and tertiary stages. Primary syphilis involves a chancre at the infection site. Secondary syphilis has diffuse symptoms like rashes.
- Diagnosis involves clinical examination, darkfield microscopy of samples, and serological tests like VDRL and RPR. Treatment is with benzathine penicillin or alternatives like doxycycline if penicillin allergy.
This document provides an overview of home health care in California from 1996 to 2004. It finds that while the average number of clients served by each home health agency has increased, the total number of agencies and individuals using home health services has decreased. The average number of visits per client has also declined significantly during this period. Most home health care visits are provided by skilled nurses, while the use of home health aides has sharply dropped. The document also examines quality measures, deficiencies found during inspections, complaints received, and sources of payment for home health care services.
This document discusses policy making in the era of health reform. It notes that while Americans are living longer due to medical advances, health care spending as a percentage of GDP has risen dramatically. This rising cost has significant impacts on other national priorities for both the government and private sector. The document then examines how the US health system developed and the issues with the current fee-for-service model. It argues the health reform bill appears to increase access and coverage while reducing payments from certain groups to help control costs.
HIPAA & OIG Compliance for Medical Billing Company OwnersKareo
The success of your business relies on timely billing and accurate coding. Whether you’re managing the billing for one provider or 50, it’s a complex job that must meet a variety of regulations, making it easy for medical billing companies to be the target of false claims and fraudulent crimes. As healthcare fraud continues to be a growing issue in the industry, medical billers are increasingly being held liable for their role in the submission of fraudulent claims.
Executive Director of American Medical Billing Association, Cyndee Weston, CMRS, CMCS, CPC, will provide an in-depth analysis of what can be considered fraud when submitting medical claims, how the government is enforcing guidelines, and what you can do to help protect your business as well as your practices.
Jan 7 16 hc webinar 2015 year in reviewPolsinelli PC
Health care providers continue to experience significant levels of scrutiny from CMS, OIG, audit and recovery contractors, as well as state and federal law enforcement agencies. As a result of heightened enforcement activity, health care providers may be at risk. To update you on the current regulatory and enforcement environment, this presentation focusing on fraud and abuse will cover:
•Important regulatory, compliance and enforcement activity during 2015
•Noteworthy settlements and lessons learned over the past year
•Continuing developments with the Stark Law, the Anti-Kickback Statute, the False Claims Act
•Proactive compliance activities to protect your organization in 2016 and beyond
Presenters:
•Jeffrey Fitzgerald, Shareholder, Polsinelli
•Asher D. Funk, Associate, Polsinelli
The document discusses recent trends in the US healthcare sector, including the performance of biotech stocks, healthcare costs, and political candidates' stances on healthcare reform. It notes that healthcare inflation has outpaced CPI for decades but the gap is narrowing. While Obamacare reduced the uninsured rate, it did not curb premium growth. The scenarios presented argue that US employers dropping coverage could make the country more competitive, but price controls or government discounts could challenge trends of above-inflation price increases for the healthcare industry. Uncontrolled healthcare inflation could also act as a "tax" on the overall economy.
HIPAA is a federal law that establishes standards for electronic health data transactions, privacy and security provisions related to protected health information (PHI). It requires covered entities to implement rules to protect PHI. The HITECH Act expanded HIPAA's scope to business associates and required notifications for breaches of unsecured PHI. It increased penalties for noncompliance. HIPAA gives patients rights to access and amend their PHI and accounting of disclosures, and file complaints about privacy violations. Covered entities face civil and criminal penalties for noncompliance.
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The document discusses health care reform under the Affordable Care Act and its implications for River Falls, Wisconsin. It provides an overview of the ACA, noting its goals of expanding insurance coverage and improving health care delivery through higher quality and lower costs. It then discusses Allina Health's services in River Falls, including River Falls Area Hospital, and its community health initiatives. Finally, it addresses the future of healthcare focusing on delivering whole person care and preventing issues before they become medical problems.
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The document summarizes a presentation on proposed reforms to the Illinois workers' compensation system. It discusses how Illinois ranks highly in workers' compensation costs and proposes reforms such as changing the causation standard, implementing choice of medical care and AMA disability standards, capping some benefits, creating an intoxication defense, reducing medical fee schedules, and promoting early intervention and safety programs to lower costs. The document provides details on the current system and proposed reforms being discussed in Illinois.
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The day after the medication error, B. Moore’s mother signs in at the front desk to get her visitation pass. As she is standing at the front desk, she overhears an inappropriate conversation between Ida Feeney, the unit secretary, and a nurse from a different unit of the hospital.
Ida Feeney and Brenda Turner
Ida Feeney: Did you hear about the Moore kid? It’s a good thing they caught that right away. She’s small for her age, and that insulin could have really done a number on her.
Brenda Turner: Jeez, how much did they give her?
Ida Feeney: Well, she wasn’t supposed to have any. But I forget the actual dose. I’ll look in the EHR later, but I think it was pretty high.
Brenda Turner: Wait, is it Belinda Moore?
Ida Feeney: Yes, why?
Brenda Turner: I think she’s in a gymnastics class with my daughters!
Now that you have observed this inappropriate conversation, answer the following questions about HIPAA regulations.
Question 1: Which regulatory agency is responsible for overseeing the HIPAA privacy and security rule?
Your response:
This question has not been answered yet.
Incorrect.
Correct Answer: U.S Department of Health and Human Services.
The Joint Commission is an independent regulatory agency. It is not part of the U.S. government, and it does not have the authority or responsibility to enforce privacy and security rules.
Incorrect.
Correct Answer: U.S Department of Health and Human Services.
While the DEA is a U.S. government regulatory agency, its purpose is not to oversee the HIPAA privacy and security rules. Its primary responsibility is to enforce controlled substances laws.
Correct!
The U.S Department of Health and Human Services Office of Civil Rights is responsible for enforcing the HIPAA privacy and security rules.
Incorrect.
Correct Answer: U.S Department of Health and Human Services.
While CLIA is a U.S. government regulatory body, its purpose is not to enforce the HIPAA privacy and security rules. CLIA’s purpose is to ensure laboratory testing quality.
Question 2: How would the health care organization’s privacy officer determine whether others who were not involved in the patient’s care had viewed her medical record?
Your response:
This question has not been answered yet.
Expert Response: Health care experts on the HIPAA privacy and security rules indicate the best way to determine whether a patient’s medical record was accessed inappropriately is to conduct file audits. These audits may include, but are not limited to:
· Random file reviews to determine who has recently accessed a patient’s medical record and if this access was warranted.
· Reviews of business associate contracts.
· Audits of disclosures in accordance with the privacy notice, along with the organization’s adherence to confidential communications protocols.
Question 3: Health care experts on the HIPAA privacy and security rules indicate the following as the most appropriate sequence to follow in addressing the potential HIPAA violation.
1. Meet with B. Mo ...
This document summarizes a research project conducted for Chipotle to analyze the impact of a 2015 E. coli outbreak on customer perception in State College, PA. The researchers conducted a survey of Penn State students to compare spending habits and opinions of Chipotle before and after the outbreak. They also reviewed secondary research from Foursquare analyzing foot traffic and sales at Chipotle locations nationwide from late 2015 through 2016. The goal was to determine if the outbreak affected customer perception in State College and evaluate Chipotle's marketing efforts to regain customer trust after the health issues.
This document describes a presentation on using data to drive down prescription drug abuse. It discusses how various agencies in Madison-Dane County, WI collaborated using multiple data sources to understand the local prescription drug problem and develop strategies to address it. Data on overdoses, deaths, hospital visits, and a community survey revealed high overdose rates and barriers to treatment. This informed a multifaceted initiative including a naloxone pilot program, Good Samaritan law, and increased treatment support. Policy changes at the state level further supported these efforts.
This document discusses confidentiality in the workplace and contains a quiz on HIPAA compliance. It covers the ethical and legal responsibilities to maintain patient privacy, including annual training requirements and penalties for violations. Fines for violations range from $50,000 to $250,000 depending on the offense, and imprisonment can be up to 10 years. The document emphasizes that patient information should only be accessed or discussed when directly providing care to that patient. Any privacy violations must be reported immediately.
HIPAA is a federal law that protects patients' medical information and sets rules for who can access it. It requires health plans, providers, and clearinghouses to protect oral, written and electronic protected health information. It gives patients rights over their information, such as access and request for amendments. Violations can result in civil penalties up to $1.5 million and criminal penalties including prison time, depending on the severity and intent of the violation. Healthcare workers must carefully protect patient privacy and only share information with those directly involved in their care.
HIPAA is a federal law that protects patients' medical information and sets rules for who can access it. It requires health plans, providers, and clearinghouses to protect oral, written and electronic protected health information. It gives patients rights over their information, such as access and request for amendments. Violations can result in civil penalties up to $1.5 million and criminal penalties including prison time, depending on the severity and intent of the violation. Healthcare workers must carefully protect patient privacy and only share information with those directly involved in their care.
This document summarizes the implications of the Affordable Care Act for low-income populations. It discusses how the ACA expands Medicaid eligibility, makes enrollment easier through online applications and automatic verification of income and identity. It also discusses how the ACA provides $11 billion to expand community health centers to serve more people. Challenges include increasing health center capacity and the healthcare workforce to meet growing demand. The overall goals are to improve access, quality and affordability of healthcare.
Did you have time to read the 1,990 page healthcare bill that was recently passed through Congress? Have you since wondered about the impact that massive bill will have on the average American, health insurance providers, business owners and YOU? If yes, then join the Young Professionals of Chicago as we host a panel of diverse health care professionals that will be discussing current healthcare reform and taking questions on the impact of the United States' new healthcare policy. The distinguished panelists will also provide some insight and clarity into what this massive bill means for individuals like you. There will also be an opportunity for open networking with other young professionals before and after the discussion.
SoCalBio is actively promoting digital health as a vibrant and fast-growing component of the Los Angeles “health and wellness” economy. This presentation provides a thumbnail sketch of the digital health funding landscape to help early-stage entrepreneurs identify investors and take digital health to the next level.
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GEMMA Wean is available in 0.1mm, 0.2mm and 0.3mm. There is also a 0.5mm micro-pellet, GEMMA Wean Diamond, which covers the early nursery stage from post-weaning to pre-growing.
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Michigan HealthTech Market Map 2024. Includes 7 categories: Policy Makers, Academic Innovation Centers, Digital Health Providers, Healthcare Providers, Payers / Insurance, Device Companies, Life Science Companies, Innovation Accelerators. Developed by the Michigan-Israel Business Accelerator
At Apollo Hospital, Lucknow, U.P., we provide specialized care for children experiencing dehydration and other symptoms. We also offer NICU & PICU Ambulance Facility Services. Consult our expert today for the best pediatric emergency care.
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International Cancer Survivors Day is celebrated during June, placing the spotlight not only on cancer survivors, but also their caregivers.
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This particular slides consist of- what is hypotension,what are it's causes and it's effect on body, risk factors, symptoms,complications, diagnosis and role of physiotherapy in it.
This slide is very helpful for physiotherapy students and also for other medical and healthcare students.
Here is the summary of hypotension:
Hypotension, or low blood pressure, is when the pressure of blood circulating in the body is lower than normal or expected. It's only a problem if it negatively impacts the body and causes symptoms. Normal blood pressure is usually between 90/60 mmHg and 120/80 mmHg, but pressures below 90/60 are generally considered hypotensive.
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This slide is very helpful for physiotherapy students and also for other medical and healthcare students.
Here is summary of hypertension -
Hypertension, also known as high blood pressure, is a serious medical condition that occurs when blood pressure in the body's arteries is consistently too high. Blood pressure is the force of blood pushing against the walls of blood vessels as the heart pumps it. Hypertension can increase the risk of heart disease, brain disease, kidney disease, and premature death.
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