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• Eliminating The Vulnerabilities Of Connected Medical Devices

  2/10/2020

  In May 2019 an FDA safety warning about unauthorized automated insulin dosing systems highlighted a major vulnerability that is present in all connected medical devices. A flaw in an FDA-authorized insulin pump had enabled it to be re-programmed for use with an unauthorized device to create a customized treatment for Type 1 diabetes. Cybercriminals can exploit this same type of flaw to hijack these and other connected medical devices, access their data and alter health monitoring and other operations. The same vulnerability can be exploited to introduce counterfeit devices and associated consumables into the market.

• Trump's Proposed Medicaid Cuts To Worsen Chasm In Care Access: Telehealth Can Bridge The Gap

  10/13/2017

  While health policy decisions seem to be routinely made at the federal level without regard to their impact on patient care or population health, payers and providers don’t have that luxury. By Kathleen Myers, MD, FACEP, and CMIO, AristaMD

• Case Study: OrthoRehab Reduces Time To Process Patient Agreements

  8/6/2009

  OrthoRehab, Specialty Rehab Services by Otto Bock, is a leading provider of rehabilitation products and services including continuous passive motion devices, orthopedic bracing and other therapies. By ExpeData
• Priming Your Practice: Security Protection And Preparedness

  6/10/2019

  Providers should prioritize the safety of patient health information (PHI) and remain diligent about HIPAA security and privacy regulations, particularly if they want to survive the Office of Civil Rights (OCR) audits. Here’s a look at growing threats and ways medical practices can protect themselves.

• How On-Demand Care Clinics Can Avoid False Claims Penalties And Stay Compliant

  11/2/2018

  Processing an increasing number of claims can be a challenge for clinics without a billing service, not only because of the volume, but also because private payers have different policies and guidelines that can be confusing and difficult to keep up with. While many payers follow CMS (Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services) guidelines, regulations can still vary by both state and payer.

• How Healthcare Providers Can Help Keep Kids Safe From The Flu

  9/24/2018

  The summer months are coming to end, school is beginning… which means the flu season is looming and providers must find better tactics to help prevent its spread.