Aspirin Use in Seniors
by Julia Vann A recent study suggests that the daily use of aspirin may adversely affect the health of older adults. “The clinical trial, which ran from 2010 to 2014 and included 19,114 individuals 70 years and older from the U.S. and Australia, found that a low daily dose of aspirin only marginally decreased […]
Cholesterol Drug Denied From Patients
By Julia Vann A new potentially life-saving drug has been developed for reducing cholesterol. The problem? Insurance companies are still hesitant about covering it. According to CNBC, the new class of drugs, PCSK9 inhibitors, have been linked to not only reduced cholesterol, but also reduced risk of both heart attack and strokes. For patients […]
Tropical Storm Michael Safety Protocol
By Julia Vann In the wake of the recent tropical storm Michael, OSHA is once again urging vigilance from both residents and cleanup crews living in the affected areas. Following a giant storm like that, it would feel like the danger has passed, but that is not always the case. There are plenty of […]
Regulation Update for Cal/OSHA
By Julia Vann Cal/OSHA has recently proposed an emergency update to a pre-existing regulation. It would require employers in California to electronically submit occupational injury and illness information to OSHA by December 31, 2018. The action was issue on October 10th, so hopefully it will get approved in time. The regulation itself only has […]
Program For OSHA
OSHA recently launched a new program to target establishments with higher risks of injury and illness. As such, the program gathers data submitted from employers to calculate the risk of injury and illness. Ultimately, it will target places with a higher risk of these issues. Under the new program, OSHA will provide inspections of employers […]
The Importance of Cybersecurity
By Julia Vann Ransomware attacks healthcare more than any other industry. According to HIPAA Journal, the healthcare industry faces 37% of all ransomware attacks. The second most targeted industry doesn’t even triple that with a whopping 11%. While overall ransomware attacks have gone down in the last couple of years, new reports from Beazley […]
Flu Vaccine Misconceptions
By Julia Vann With flu season approaching, it’s now more important than ever to get the flu vaccine. However, according CNBC, less and less people have been getting the flu shot every year. It’s time to look at the reasons why and the misconceptions associated with them. Misconception 1 A lot of people assume […]
Healthcare Industries Cybersecurity
By Julia Vann In spite of the fact healthcare industries are the most targeted by cyberattacks, fewer than a third of them have extensive cybersecurity. According to HIPAA Journal, the vast majority of healthcare industries have invested in new security technology, but they frequently fail to develop their own frameworks. While it is good […]
OSHA Citation After Electrocution
By Julia Vann OSHA has recently cited Insight Pipe Contracting LLC of Harmony, Pennsylvania following an employee’s electrocution. The incident occurred during a trenchless sewer repair. The employee was fatally injured, and two additional employees who attempted to help were hospitalized as a result. According to OSHA, “OSHA cited the company for failing to […]
Medical Record Request Issues
By Julia Vann Under the HIPAA Privacy Rule, medical records can be requested from their doctors by patients. They should receive it within 30 days of request, and for no more expensive than $6.50. They should be able to receive it in whichever form is most convenient for them. The issue is that many […]
UMass Data Breach
By Julia Vann When you go to the hospital, it’s because you want to be taken care of and safe. While that does mean taking good care of your health, it also means protecting your privacy and credit as well. This isn’t optional. Just recently UMass Memorial Health Care has been fined for HIPAA […]
Cancer Risk Unknown for Most
By Julia Vann For a number of people living in the United States, they’ve adopted the ‘out of sight, out of mind’ approach when it comes to cancer. This means that until they or someone they know receive a cancer diagnosis, they don’t do anything about it. According to Science Daily, eight out of 10 […]