ACOs: Top Five Things to Know Accountable care organizations (ACO) are changing the way health care is delivered, from a fee-for-service model to value-based care. If you are considering a career in the health care field, it’s important to understand the basics of this fast-growing healthcare model. The definition. An accountable care organization (ACO) is […]
Laws & Regulations
Government agencies create regulations under the authority of Congress to help government carry out public policy. Healthcare is one of the areas covered under these policies.
The below articles provide highlight how healthcare is impacted by technology:
Accountable Care Organizations & the Future of Health Care
The Role of Accountable Care Organizations in the Future of Health Care Accountable care organizations are changing the way health care is delivered – from a fee-for-service model to value-based care. What ripple effects will this have for the health care industry and its professionals? The Affordable Care Act (ACA), commonly referred to as Obamacare, was […]
The HIPAA Audit: What It Means for Everyone
HIPAA Audits on the Rise HIPAA is a living, breathing document. It changes and adjusts for the needs of the healthcare community. While the adjustments are needed, they can sometimes be confusing for individuals and how it effects their roles. Staying current on HIPAA updates helps the patients as well as any organization as a […]
OCR: HIPAA, Audits and You
What is the OCR? According to the Essential Guide of IT Healthcare, the Office for Civil Rights (OCR) is “an organization within the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (HHS). It works closely with both doctors and patients to ensure that every patient knows their rights and privacies concerning personal health information and medical […]
Medicare: Proper Care for Payment
Medicare Payment Process Adjustments In 2017, Medicare will begin experiencing a payment process restructure. The payments will no longer be completely based on services rendered. Medicare payment will also take into account how well patients received treatment during those services. It will be a complete renovation. For doctors and health facilities, the system will tie […]
Patient Privacy
Patient Privacy: The Discussion Continues for Uniformity The discussion regarding healthcare and patient privacy has been ever evolving. Patients and healthcare providers have attempted to come together in many ways in order to help one another achieve uniform procedures regarding privacy practices. As technology has advanced, so has the challenges of keeping information safe for […]
New Development with HIPAA
HIPAA Think about the word HIPAA and what comes to mind when you hear it. HIPAA (The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996) has become a part of everyday language, however many people have forgotten how vital it is to understanding and meeting the needs of all patients. HIPAA’s origins began in protection […]
Obamacare’s Impact on Employment Trends
Signed into law in 2010, the Affordable Care Act (ACA), otherwise known as Obamacare, has had an impact on employment trends, but many would debate whether it was positive or negative. The ACA was announced during the worst economic downturn since the Great Depression; over this period of time the unemployment rate ranged from 10%, […]
