Author: Asmonga, Donald D.

Source: Journal of AHIMA

Publication Date: March 2010

In order to understand what Congress accomplished in 2009, one needs to examine the 2008 election results. The results favored the Democrats as they gained the presidency, a super majority (60 votes) in the Senate, and an increase in their majority in the House. This advantage gave the Democra....

Author: Dimick, Chris

Source: Journal of AHIMA

Publication Date: September 2011

Last year 82 community colleges launched health IT training programs in a hurry. After a slow and sometimes bumpy start, the programs are picking up steam and the students are graduating. Now comes the next test: are the jobs out there?

Frank Lillo knew his field was changing, and he....

Author: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

Source: Government (U.S.) | External web site

Publication Date: March 11, 2009

Author: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Office of the Inspector General

Source: Government (U.S.)

Publication Date: May 02, 2009

Author: Greene, Adam H

Source: Journal of AHIMA

Publication Date: October 2011

Now Is the Time to Review Security Policies and Procedures

In June 2011 the Department of Health and Human Services awarded KPMG a $9.2-million contract to create an audit protocol and audit organizational compliance with the HIPAA privacy and security requirements.1 The co....

Author: Kadlec, Lesley; Kirby, Annessa; Shaffer, Heidi; Warren, Paula

Source: AHIMA practice brief | Journal of AHIMA

Publication Date: September 2015

As a nation, the United States has been focused heavily on engaging consumers in their overall health and wellness. This has been propelled by federal initiatives such as the “meaningful use” Electronic Health Record (EHR) Incentive Program, mandated clinical quality measures based....

Author: AHIMA

Source: AHIMA

Publication Date: July 13, 2009

The groundbreaking American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) includes a number of provisions that offer opportunities to HIM professionals. For example, health IT extension programs will be developed to help healthcare providers adopt, implement, and effectively use certified electronic hea....

Author: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

Source: Government (U.S.)

Publication Date: October 30, 2009

Author: Cacciatore, Victoria; Downing, Katherine

Source: Journal of AHIMA

Publication Date: July 2014

Criminal attacks on healthcare systems have risen 100 percent since 2010, according to a recent Ponemon study.1 This makes it obvious that the privacy and security of patient health information is vulnerable and highly susceptible to data breach. The HIPAA Breach Notification Rule became e....

Author: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

Source: Government (U.S.)

Publication Date: May 03, 2010