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Hospital Websites Potentially Expose Patients to Fraud and Hospitals to HIPAA Sanctions

Jun 15, 2023 at 12:11 pm by kbarrettalley

By Becky Gillette   Most people who use the internet are accustomed to getting unsolicited advertisements after shopping for a certain product. But what about a patient.... Read More

ONC Proposes Updates to Information Blocking Regulations

Jun 15, 2023 at 12:10 pm by kbarrettalley

By Elizabeth Neal Pitman, Eddie Williams III, Sakinah N. Jones   A recently published Proposed Rule will implement certain provisions of the 21st Century Cures Act (Cu.... Read More

How Furniture Materials Impact the Waiting Room in Post-COVID Environment

Jun 15, 2023 at 12:07 pm by kbarrettalley

By Samantha Hill   Over the last three years, people have become accustomed to hearing words like community spread, isolation, incubation period, transmission and infec.... Read More

Potential Hipaa Changes Related To Reproductive Health On The Horizon

Jun 15, 2023 at 11:55 am by kbarrettalley

By: Kelli C. Fleming   On April 12, 2023, the Health and Human Services (“HHS”) Office for Civil Rights (“OCR”) announced proposed changes to HI.... Read More

Increase in Workplace Violence Demands Heightened Training and Attention

Jun 15, 2023 at 11:40 am by kbarrettalley

By Marti Webb Slay   As workplace violence becomes a growing issue in healthcare, many hospitals are beginning to develop programs to keep employees safe. “We&rs.... Read More
Cover image of the January 2025 issue of Birmingham Medical News

January 2025

Jan 10, 2025 at 11:39 am by kbarrettalley

Your January 2025 Issue of Birmingham Medical News is Here!