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Rules of Spring: Reviewing the Upcoming Regulations on HIPAA Privacy Rule Modifications
Author: Heubusch, Kevin
Source: Journal of AHIMA
Publication Date: April 2011
The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act came out with a bang in February 2009. The rules enacting its privacy and security provisions, however, have trickled out over the subsequent two years. Many of the provisions have the potential for significant impact on HIM operations, and the slow p....
Accessing Deceased Patient Records—FAQ
Author: Dimick, Chris
Source: Journal of AHIMA - website
Publication Date: March 2011
Note: this article has been updated to reflect changes implemented through the HITECH Act.
Federal Health Reform: State Legislative Tracking Database
Author: National Conference of State Legislatures
Source: External web site
Publication Date: March 14, 2011
Establishment of the Permanent Certification Program for Health Information Technology; Final Rule
Author: U.S. Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology
Source: Government (U.S.)
Publication Date: January 07, 2011
AHIMA Comments: Medicare and Medicaid Programs; Requirements for Long Term Care Facilities and Hospice Services
Author: Viola, Allison F.
Source: AHIMA testimony and comments
Publication Date: December 21, 2010
Vermont Statutes Online
Author: Vermont State Legislature
Source: External web site
Publication Date: December 14, 2010
Homeland Security Act, Patriot Act, Freedom of Information Act, and HIM - Retired
Author: AHIMA
Source: AHIMA practice brief | Journal of AHIMA
Publication Date: November 2010
Editor's note: This update replaces the June 2004 practice brief "Homeland Security Act and HIM."
After the terrorist attacks in New York City, Pennsylvania, and Washington, DC, on September 11, 2001, the United States Congress enacted the Patriot Act in 2001 and the Homeland Security Act....
State of Healthcare Reform: A Review of the Status of ACA, ARRA, and HITECH before the New Congress Convenes
Author: Rode, Dan
Source: Journal of AHIMA
Publication Date: November 2010
This fall advocacy took a back seat to the mid-term elections. Candidates from both parties are offering a wide variety of viewpoints on the current issues facing the US.
One of the major issues in the election is how our nation will address the recession while also contending with....
2010 Convention Wrap-up
Author: AHIMA
Source: Journal of AHIMA
Publication Date: November 2010
AHIMA held its 82nd Annual Convention and Exhibit September 25–29 in Orlando, FL. Attendance this year reached a high water mark that matches the best-attended conventions from previous years such as Seattle and Philadelphia. More than 5,000 practitioners, educators, students, and exhibit....
Keeping HITECH in Context: Flurry of Regulation Fits within a Larger, More Familiar Picture
Author: Rode, Dan
Source: Journal of AHIMA
Publication Date: October 2010
The healthcare industry and HIM profession have spent much of 2010 engaged in proposed regulations, comments, and final regulations related to the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act and HITECH Act. There will be more to come. We have adapted to new Recovery Audit Contractor (RAC) requi....
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