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Healthcare Privacy and the Evolving Role of Nurses

Daily Nurse

According to the HIPAA Journal , over 133 million healthcare records were exposed in data breaches in 2023, and many of these incidents started with simple, avoidable mistakes. These actions might seem minor, but they can pose a problem under privacy laws like HIPAA.

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Explore Best RN to BSN Programs Near Hartford, Connecticut

Registered Nursing

Notably, the program features six start dates annually, facilitating easy enrollment for busy nurses. Tap hospital Wi‑Fi: Charter Oak's LMS meets HIPAA standards, making lunch‑break quizzes safe. Hartford Advantage: Why Level‑Up to a BSN Here? Turn commute into class: Review micro‑lectures via the Hartford Line commuter rail app.

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Don’t Get Scammed

Nurse Practitioners in Business

Notability, we’ll address HIPAA breaches and ransomware attacks in a separate article. In this episode of the NP Business Matters Podcast (#85) I’ll address: Extortion Healthcare Labs/Device Fraud Billing Fraud Phishing and its iterations Recruitment/ Job Scams Social Engineering Deep fake and others.

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How to Start a Physical Therapy Business: 14 Steps Guide

University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences

Do you dream of starting a physical therapy business after graduating from a Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) program ? However, starting a physical therapy practice also means putting in longer hours, filling out more paperwork and learning a business skill set on top of your clinical skill set. Can physical therapists own practices?

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OCR Announces Proposed Updates to HIPAA Security Rule, Raises the Bar for Healthcare Cybersecurity

Healthcare Law Insights blog

This marks the first update to the HIPAA Security Rule since 2013. From 2018-2023, OCR observed a 102% increase in breaches affecting 500 or more individuals, with 167 million affected in 2023 alone. It also affects the relationship between a Covered Entity and its Business Associate by imposing additional requirements.

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Digital Do’s and Don’ts: Navigating Healthcare Compliance Successfully

American Medical Compliance

Providing healthcare is undeniably one of the most promising and rewarding ventures in today’s business landscape. As featured in Companies Market Cap, the top 10 publicly traded healthcare companies have revenue of $39 billion to $359 billion as of 2023. This shows that there’s a continual focus on health and wellness.

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OTD Student Makes Her Entrepreneurial Mark and Empowers Caregivers

University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences

A winning entrepreneurial spirit In November 2023, Mendez clinched the top spot in the Entrepreneurs’ Organization (EO) San Diego Global Student Entrepreneur Awards (GSEA). The invitation-only competition is for students who own and operate a business while attending college or university.