A Prosperous Year for Hackers More than 550 organizations reported healthcare data breaches to HHS in 2021, impacting over 40 million individuals. The potential fine amounts could be staggering, and with the government looking for every dime it can get, I expect that that is exactly what they will be. The HITECH and HIPAA laws require that covered entities report … [Read more...] about 2021 Healthcare Breaches
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Empath Health Announces New Chief Mission Access Officer
Empath Health is pleased to announce Rhonda Sanders as its Chief Mission Access Officer, a senior-level position charged with helping Empath grow as a customer-driven organization and sparking growth in consumers, payors and referral sources for each service line. The Chief Mission Access Officer serves the not-for-profit created by the merger of Empath Health and Stratum … [Read more...] about Empath Health Announces New Chief Mission Access Officer
COVID-19 First Dose, Second Dose and Booster Vaccine Clinics
In partnership with the Pinellas County Department of Health, Northside Hospital is hosting COVID-19 FIRST DOSE, SECOND DOSE and BOOSTER vaccine clinics open to EVERYONE 18 years of age and over. No appointment is necessary. Vaccine card not required but preferred. We will have all three COVID vaccine products, and we are able to use a mix and match approach to … [Read more...] about COVID-19 First Dose, Second Dose and Booster Vaccine Clinics
Regional Medical Center Bayonet Point breaks ground for a $82 million medical tower
Pasco County, FL- (December 3, 2021) – Regional Medical Center Bayonet Point leadership, Board of Trustees members, community leaders, and hospital caregivers gathered to break ground on a multi-phase state of the art medical tower addition. The $82 millionproject will expand capacity, helping the hospital stay ahead of the healthcare needs of our growing community … [Read more...] about Regional Medical Center Bayonet Point breaks ground for a $82 million medical tower
Hillsborough Community College Surgical Technology Program Awarded Initial Accreditation
(TAMPA, Fla.) – The Hillsborough Community College Surgical Technology program has been awarded initial accreditation from the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) based on the recommendation from the Accreditation Review Council on Education in Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (ARC/STSA). “I am thrilled to have such an … [Read more...] about Hillsborough Community College Surgical Technology Program Awarded Initial Accreditation