Regulatory Information

Healthcare is one of the most heavily regulated industries in the modern age. Healthcare information technology, particularly the integration of HIT, is strongly pushed by the requirements of HIPAA. Yet at the same time, a major liability exists for organizations that do not automate and integrate within the proper mandates for data protection, security and privacy.

This section is devoted to providing the information you need to gain an introductory understanding of the current legal environment, particularly when working within the challenges of Stark.

Get the latest from these informative resources:

• Modern Healthcare - CMS proposal could risk hospitals' Medicare pay.
• Modern Healthcare - Does IT help hospitals tell the performance story?
• American Hospital Association - Ensuring Adequate Resources for Patients and Communities.
• Health and Human Services HIPAA privacy information.
• Health and Human Services Stark and Anti-Kickback information.
• HIT Certification information.
• Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.

Note: Information provided on this page is not intended to be legal advice. Misys strongly recommends that you seek independent counsel for any specific questions that you may have regarding various laws and regulations.