Cures Act Patient Access
Are your Cures Act compliance strategy and technology HIPAA compliant?
Are your Cures Act compliance strategy and technology HIPAA compliant? As the 21st Century Cures Act’s information blocking enforcement deadline approaches, long term care providers are understandably uncertain about their risk exposure. There are multiple considerations from data sharing practices and policies to data security and user experience. Other existing standards also come into play…
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How does your facility’s Customer Experience (CX) stack up? A positive customer experience for residents and families increases ratings and improves reviews. These critical factors heavily influence prospective residents during their long-term care searches. Do you know how your residents and their families perceive your facility? Why it matters With healthcare consumerism at an all-time…
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Cures Act enforcement is here
Are you ready? This month, Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra said, “…closing the [Cures Act] enforcement gap is a ‘top HHS priority, and we are working hard on this issue right now.’ The Act, which prohibits “information blocking” – preventing patients from accessing their health care data – became law in…
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CURES Act Information Blocking Compliance
CURES Act Information Blocking Compliance The 21st Century Cures Act (“Cures Act”) is a bipartisan-backed law passed in December 2016 and implemented through rulemaking as of April 5, 2021. A key aspect of the Cures Act is the intention to give patients safe and secure access to health data so they can better manage their care and make more informed healthcare…
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Improving family relations and complying with the 21st Century Cures Act
Improving family relations and complying with the 21st Century Cures Act Under normal circumstances, good communication is essential, but post-pandemic and under the new 21st Century Cures Act rules, it is necessary to be more diligent and transparent in communicating with residents and family members. This takes a great deal of time and organization on…
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Cures Act – What it means for you
Cures Act – What it means for you Background The 21st Century Cures Act (“Cures Act”) is a bipartisan-backed law passed in December 2016 and implemented through rulemaking in 2020. A key aspect of the Cures Act is the intention to give patients safe and secure access to health data so they can better manage…
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