Health centers using telehealth for remote clinical care are performing slightly better in clinical quality measures than those relying on in-person care.
HHS OCR decides to reduce maximum civil penalties for HIPAA violations
The Department of Health and Human Services Office for Civil Rights has decided to reduce the annual limit of civil penalties applied to HIPAA violations for three of the four penalty tiers.
Healthcare consumerism and patient empowerment are top healthcare industry trends
14.4% of respondents said healthcare consumerism & patient empowerment were top industry trends. Telehealth software lets patients connect to care in a more convenient way.
Federal to focus opioid-fighting efforts on 4 states
The National Institute on Drug Abuse in collaboration with the substance abuse engagement focused on improving prevention & treatment strategies for opioid addiction.
Value-based care and payment models are being implemented in 48 states, study shows
The study reveals that of the value-based care solutions initiatives implemented, half of them are multipayer in scope. While only four states have had little or no value-based payment activity.