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Can You Get Your PHI Back?

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If you had concerns about your healthcare data in the hands of your vendors, what do your contracts say in regards to getting that data back?

A recent court case required a healthcare vendor to return data to the healthcare entity.

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CommonSpirit Health hired Emerge Clinical Solutions to process and archive protected health information in 2021.

However, CommonSpirit Health began experiencing issues with the data extracts and was unable to

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Legislative Lookahead: PEIA, DHHR reform on the front burner for lawmakers | Journal-news

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CHARLESTON — Legislative leaders all agreed Friday that reform of the West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources and how the state’s health insurance program for public employees reimburses health care providers are high priorities for the 2023 legislative session next week.

Reporters heard ideas on these and other issues Friday during the West Virginia Press Association’s annual Legislative Lookahead at the Culture Center in Charleston.

DHHR has been in the headlines over the last several years as the state’s substance abuse crisis rages on, the number of children in foster care remains high and West Virginia sits on

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Subsidies for health insurance are easier to obtain; here’s why

sarah07/01/2023 20 Views

RENO, Nev. (KOLO) – Back in August, President Biden signed the “Inflation Reduction Act”.

He touted the benefits like lowering the cost of insulin for seniors. A little-known clause in the act deals with health insurance sold through state exchanges.

Specifically, subsidies are offered to those trying to buy health insurance.

“It used to be if your income was above 138% of poverty level and below 400% of federal poverty that you would qualify for the subsidy,” says Alex Sampson President of Health Benefits Associates. “Now even if your income is above 400% of federal poverty level you would still

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42% of Freelancers Don’t Have Health Insurance. Here’s How to Get Covered

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A doctor sat in the waiting room with her patient and explained a bill.

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There are many benefits to becoming a freelance worker. For one thing, you can generally set your own hours and schedule rather than being locked into preset hours. If you have multiple obligations, like the children or aging parents you care for, which makes it difficult to commit to a standard work schedule, then freelancing could be a good choice.

Also, as a freelancer, you’re not tethered to a specific office location. If you want to relocate to a part of the country where the cost of living is more moderate, you might have that option.

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Affordable ways to keep your health up this year

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Here are some budget-friendly ways to help you stay healthy this year.

It can be extra difficult to grow or maintain healthy habits when the cost of living is high. With an overloaded health care system, it’s also a benefit to stay in shape.

Here are some budget-friendly ways to help you stay healthy this year.

Choose in-season produce: We all know fruits and veggies are a core part of any healthy meal plan. So, learn to love some cheaper staples as they rotate through the seasons. Winter squash is a delicious choice that can feed a crowd and

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