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Healthcare and Data Tracking – Rickard & Associates
16
Jan

Healthcare and Data Tracking – Rickard & Associates
Wirya
Business News
Recently, Facebook’s parent company Meta was fined by the European Union regarding its privacy policies and advertisement targeting. We can help you stay on top of the latest news that affects your everyday life. Subscribe to stay up to date. (To subscribe to our blog click here). The recent decision in the EU may impact how Meta operates in the United States. The ruling found that Meta violated the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) which provides individuals with the right to reject collection and processing of personal data for advertisement targeting. Meta plans on appealing to the ruling. In the…
Can You Get Your PHI Back?
4
Jan

Can You Get Your PHI Back?
Wirya
Business News
If you had concerns about your healthcare data in the hands of your vendors, what do your contracts say in regards to getting that data back? A recent court case required a healthcare vendor to return data to the healthcare entity. We can help you stay on top of the latest news that affects your everyday life. Subscribe to stay up to date. (To subscribe to our blog click here). CommonSpirit Health hired Emerge Clinical Solutions to process and archive protected health information in 2021. However, CommonSpirit Health began experiencing issues with the data extracts and was unable to reach…
Telehealth in 2023 – Rickard & Associates
28
Dec

Telehealth in 2023 – Rickard & Associates
Business News
Healthcare continues to utilize telehealth platforms for appointments and various services. This will continue into the new year, thanks to legislative updates. We can help you stay on top of the latest news that affects your everyday life. Subscribe to stay up to date. (To subscribe to our blog click here). While telehealth continues to expand and change, there are several notable updates. So what’s new? In Michigan, the Governor just signed a bill allowing psychologists to use telehealth with clients in multiple states. They will be able to temporarily offer in-person services in other states. Michigan entered the Psychology…
Southwest stock sinks after mass flight cancellations, scrutiny from Biden admin [Video]
28
Dec

Southwest stock sinks after mass flight cancellations, scrutiny from Biden admin [Video]
Business News
Shares of Southwest (LUV) sank as much as 6% on Tuesday after the airline canceled thousands of flights, leaving passengers stranded at airports and drawing scrutiny from federal officials. Southwest had canceled more than 2,590 flights on Tuesday as of 2:30 pm ET, or about 63% of its scheduled flights, according to tracker FlightAware. The disruption exacerbated a meltdown that began over the holiday weekend and saw 2,900 flights canceled on Monday. The US Transportation Department (USDOT) said Monday evening it would investigate whether the outsized share of flights canceled by Southwest Airlines were in the company’s control. A winter…
Mercy gets Most Wired recognition; Washington Regional honored
12
Dec

Mercy gets Most Wired recognition; Washington Regional honored
Business News
Mercy gets Most Wired recognition Mercy is using technology and data to improve patient care and as a result, for the 19th time, has earned the College of Healthcare Information Management Executives Most Wired recognition. The survey of more than 38,000 organizations assessed the adoption, integration and impact of technologies in health care organizations at all stages of development. Washington Regional honored US News & World Report, the global authority in hospital rankings and consumer advice, has named the Washington Regional Medical Center as a 2022-2023 High Performing hospital for maternity care (uncomplicated pregnancy). US News evaluated nearly 650 hospitals…
North Carolinians like to do their early holiday shopping online, new poll finds
25
Nov

North Carolinians like to do their early holiday shopping online, new poll finds
Business News
More North Carolinians prefer doing their Thanksgiving holiday shopping online than in person, according to a High Point University Poll released this week. The poll involved 1,015 respondents and was done between Nov. 10 and Nov. 17. When asked specifically about shopping on Black Friday, 28% said they would, 52% said they would skip it and 19% were unsure. By comparison, when asked about Cyber ​​Monday shopping, 44% said they would, 30% said they would not and 26% said they were unsure. When asked about choosing between the two, more poll respondents said they would be shopping Cyber ​​Monday at…
Consumer Reports ranking for the most reliable cars of 2023 are in. Here are the winners.
19
Nov

Consumer Reports ranking for the most reliable cars of 2023 are in. Here are the winners.
Business News
Turns out hybrid cars offer more than just a way to save money at the pump. They’re also the most reliable vehicle category of 2023, according to a recent report. Consumer Reports, a nonprofit research and consumer advocacy organization, on Tuesday released rankings for the most reliable vehicle types, brands and models based on information from car owners on more than 300,000 vehicles. Predictions for 2023 models are based on overall reliability for the past three model years. Hybrid cars and midsize and large sedans were found to be among the most reliable vehicles based on models from 2000 to…
What’s Wrong with Using an Online Will?
11
Nov

What’s Wrong with Using an Online Will?
Business News
While an online will might seem like a quick and easy solution to your estate planning problems, they can lead to many issues and costs down the line. We can help you stay on top of the latest news that affects your everyday life. Subscribe to stay up to date. (To subscribe to our blog click here). Many online companies offer quick online wills. Some have software, others are quick downloadable templates. So why should you steer clear of online wills when doing your estate planning? A few reasons include: many times, online wills are not valid or enforceable. Unlike…