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2012 HIPAA Audits: Will the Past Predict the Future?
This white paper reviews agency audit and other enforcement activities from 2003 to 2011, identifies what is known about the 2012 audits, and extracts some insights from the historic agency audit and enforcement activities. Read more…
Preparing for HIPAA Security Rule Again; now, with Teeth from the HITECH Act
This white paper looks at how the HITECH Act of 2009 significantly modified and strengthened many aspects of the HIPAA Security Rule, including the penalties that the HHS could impose for violations of the HIPAA rules. Read more…
HIPAA Security Final Rule and Data Backup Implementation
This white paper sets the record straight on a very specific aspect of the HIPAA Security Final Rule – the Data Backup and Disaster Recovery Implementation Specifications within the Contingency Plan Standard. Read more…
Do EHRs Increase Liability
There has been an uptick in the number of malpractice claims filed against providers that are using established Electronic Health Record (EHR) products.This white paper explores some of the leading factors for this increase. Read more…
Advanced Data Conversions: The Essential Ingredient to insure an effective EHR implementation
The purpose of this white paper is to discuss the value of “data conversion” prior to going live on a new EHR product and to introduce the concept of “advanced data conversion” via electronic means. Read more…
Network Performance: The Essential Ingredient to Ensure an Effective EHR
This white paper looks at EHR connectivity issues and solutions via case studies and to introduce the concept of “connectivity assurance.” Read more…
EHR Certification Alert for Providers
This white paper addresses the implications of multiple products that are marketed individually by an EHR vendor but not separately certified. Read more…
Meaningful Use for Ambulatory Surgical Centers
This 22 page report looks at how physicians providing services to Ambulatory Surgical Centers can qualify for the CMS EHR Incentive program. Read more…
Selection and Negotiation of EHR Contracts for Providers
This white paper gives an overview of the specific terms and warranties in EHR agreements that are essential for the protection of provider customers. Read more…
Providers working towards HIE and interoperability face the challenge of bringing connectivity to scale to take advantage of the data being generated by EHR adoption. This paper seeks to demonstrate that connectivity at scale can be accomplished. 
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