HIPAA compliance and coronavirus

HIPAA compliance and patient records go hand in hand. The Department of Health and Human Services has issued a press release about the importance of patient confidentiality. This is due to the fact that 2019-nCoV has broken out in many countries. As a result, infectious disease can change the circumstances in which releasing patient information […]

Effective Infection Control Plan

With the recent escalation of the 2019-nCoV Coronavirus from the World Health Organization (WHO) which declared the new virus outbreak a “Public Health Emergency of International concern” now is the time to implement or revise your Infection Control Plan. Four states within the U.S. have reported cases of the disease. Those states would be Washington, […]

Infection control plans

Infection control plans are very important, especially now. Coronavirus has escalated worldwide. Consequently, 2,000 people have the infection. The disease is rapidly spreading. What does this mean for your organization? This is where American Medical Compliance can help. Firstly, infection control plans are necessary to prevent more people from getting sick. China has implemented its […]

Coronavirus: what is it?

Coronavirus has broken out in China. Thus, it has been in global headlines as of recently. But, what exactly is it? It is mostly found in animals and rarely is seen in humans. Now, humans are catching the disease. It is similar to SARS and MERS. Two people have died so far. Scientists have not […]

E-cigarettes and their dangers

E-cigarettes are still making national headlines. The Center for Disease Control has done further research into the matter. While they are still unsure of what is causing all the deaths, they have a clearer idea now. The CDC has found a connection between THC in these products and the sicknesses. Subsequently, EVALI related illnesses have […]

New flu vaccine being developed

Flu season this year was especially rough. It came early and hit hard – three children died from the flu in December, according to WebMd. There is a new vaccine being tested on mice. Thus, it could potentially act as a “universal flu vaccine” for multiple strains, according to U.S. News.  As a result, the […]

Measles still a global health threat

Measles has a vaccine, however, it is still one of the most dangerous health threats in the world. Cases of measles are actually going up globally. In 2018, around 140,000 people died because of it, according to the World Health Organization. However, it is also still a threat in the United States, too. In 2o19, […]

Listeria outbreak in America

Listeria is impacting many people this New Year. Almark Foods produces hard boiled eggs. These eggs are the cause of the outbreak. As a result, the company has recalled its products linked to the disease. As a result, one person has died and a further four have been hospitalized. To protect yourself from listeria, you […]

Supplements and liver failure

Many popular supplements cause liver failure. A popular dietary supplement called OxyELITE Pro (OEP) is responsible for many cases. Thus, the Center for Disease Control investigated the link between liver damage and dietary supplements. Consequently, drugs like OEP are a main contributor to liver damage. The University of Michigan Health Lab found that many users […]

HIV prevention few and far between

HIV infections in America have not gone up or down, according to the Center for Disease Control. There are ways to end this stall, however. Because many Americans are unaware of their options surrounding the infection, many go without proper testing and prevention methods. The CDC has created a map designed to end the HIV […]

Hispanic people more at risk for diabetes

Diabetes is on the rise in America. Hispanic people in particular face a higher rate of type two diabetes. There are ways to reduce the risk and alleviate the illness if it occurs, however. The Center for Disease Control believes there could be a link between certain ethnic groups and type two diabetes. The connection […]

Women face high cancer risks

“All women are at risk for gynecologic cancers,” according to the Center for Disease Control. That’s right, all women. Cancer does not discriminate based on age or race. It is more important than ever to be aware of reproductive organs and detect symptoms early. Cancer is a very scary prospect, but there are some tips […]