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While at recent industry events, as well as from listening to what is happening in the news, there is a lot of activity going on regarding medical device security, OCR updates on enforcement and the forthcoming audits, modifications to Meaningful Use, and much more. Read this month's e-news to stay informed on some of the hottest topics in the industry and learn more about some of CynergisTek's upcoming events.
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Must Know Updates From NIST/OCR Conference
Earlier this month David Holtzman participated in the annual NIST/OCR conference and discussed some key takeaways with HealthITSecurity.com. Holtzman provided updates on everything from FDA's plans for additional efforts in medical device security, OCR's commentary on enforcement priorities and more audit program details.
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Meaningful Use Hardship Extended!
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) will allow hospitals and physicians that are unable to demonstrate meeting Meaningful Use requirements to submit hardship exception applications through November 30, 2014.
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