Monthly Archives: February 2014
HIPAA and Meaningful Use and Windows XP
Does the Security Rule mandate minimum operating system requirements for the personal computer systems used by a covered entity? Answer: No. The Security Rule was written to allow flexibility for covered entities to implement security measures that best fit their organizational needs. The Security Rule does not specify minimum requirements for personal computer operating systems, […]
Congress Reaches Preliminary Deal on Medicare Payment Reform
Three congressional committees reached an agreement today on the policy parameters of a bill to reform how Medicare pays physicians–including doctors of chiropractic–but they have not yet decided on how to pay for the replacement. The deal reached by the Senate Finance Committee, House Energy and Commerce Committee and House Ways and Means Committee represents […]