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New HHS rule would harmonise substance abuse privacy rule, HIPAA

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The US Department of Health and Human Services issued a new proposed rule Monday that would change how privacy protections for people with substance abuse disorders interact with HIPAA information sharing rules. Allows re-disclosure in most of the same circumstances in which it is allowed by HIPAA for other medical information.

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Specialty pharma’s next big opportunity: it’s time for patient access to adopt an open protocol

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In January 2020, the financial conglomerate Visa announced it was acquiring a relatively unknown startup, Plaid, for $5.3 You may ask: Can an open protocol be HIPAA compliant? HIPAA does not specifically prohibit using and sharing open protocol-based software. Visa had established a stranglehold on financial transactions.

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How Pharmacists Can Manage Stress and Maximize Efficiency

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With a HIPAA-compliant centralized platform, you can also view all patient conversations and send auto-populated messages. Many factors can contribute to stress and at times it can be difficult to manage them. Secure 2-way messaging. Automated digital marketing.

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How to write a health insurance appeal letter

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Insurance appeal letters need to be Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) compliant, which means you can generally only send them in ways that prevent fraud, Dr. Ali says. So, expect to physically mail your letter or fax it—but remember to first determine which method your insurance provider prefers.

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Health Data Management: Everything You Need to Know

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According to the Deloitte report , the volume of health data rose by 40% between 2010 and 2020 and is predicted to climb even higher by 23% by 2025. Our solutions comply with GDPR, HIPAA, and numerous other industry standards. What Is Health Data Management? Pharma companies deal with enormous amounts of health data.

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7 Ways To Improve Medication Adherence and Lower DIR Fees

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Between 2010 and 2020, CMS reported (§ 423.100) that retroactive DIR fees increased by an astonishing 107,400%. 6) Communicate Securely & Efficiently Our HIPAA-compliant 2-way messaging offers a secure point of contact between you and your patients.

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Ep. 007 – Holly Henry and Kamran Shah Podcast Transcript

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When you think of healthcare, from a HIPAA standpoint like tying everything back just like an individual does, you know start drawing some boundaries. Kamran (KH): I think one thing I always think of is the pharmaceutical industry is probably more privacy minded than most just because of HIPAA and other regulations we have to work under.

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