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Five tactics payers can use to improve their Star Ratings

Medicare’s five-star quality ratings system reflects how well a health plan meets member needs and federal recommendations on patient care. Performance ratings, which are publicly published on Medicare.gov, influence consumer perception of payers and have a direct impact on a health plan’s member enrollment, revenue and potential to earn bonus incentives. Member enrollment. A one-star… Read More: Five tactics payers can use to improve their Star Ratings »

5 Ways Men Can Take Charge of Their Health

SUNDAY, June 23, 2019 — Many men need to do a better job of looking after their health, and it only takes a few simple steps, experts say. “It’s common for men to avoid going to the doctor until there’s a serious health concern,” said Dr. James Heckman, a primary care physician at Beth Israel… Read More: 5 Ways Men Can Take Charge of Their Health »

Women warned not to ‘vacuum their period’ as two people are hospitalised

Over the last few months medical professionals have been warning women to stop doing all sorts of strange things to their vaginas. From inserting Lush bath bombs in there for pleasure, to putting garlic in their privates to try and cure a yeast infection, we thought we’d heard it all. But it seems that’s not… Read More: Women warned not to ‘vacuum their period’ as two people… »

Why organizations ignore HIPAA at their own peril

After a lull in enforcement actions concerning HIPAA, the Office for Civil Rights re-entered the fray with a $ 3 million fine. The settlement, announced on May 6, imposes a significant fine after widespread non-compliance was found by OCR. As with many prior settlements, the factual scenario underpinning the latest settlement is fairly egregious. As… Read More: Why organizations ignore HIPAA at their own peril »