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Safe Secure Sharing Of Patient Data

- ONC's Cures Act Final Rules

ONC - the Office of the secure and accessible.
National Coordinator for Today, more than ever,
Health Information Tech - patients need transparent
nology has published its access to their healthcare
final rules for the 21st information. Allowing
Century Cures Act in the patient information to be Specializing in Medically
Federal Register all 1244 reviewed and validated by
pages. The Cures Act the patient will improve Complex Patients
impacts patients with patient safety and decrease
secure interoperability with deaths and disabilities due Kindred Hospitals are owned by Kindred
the ONC Health IT to misinformation contained Healthcare, Inc., a national network of Long Term
Certification Program for in EMR/EHR’s. Acute Care Hospitals (LTACH's).
health care application BY KARL NORRIS The Cures Act also creates
develop ment and the elimi- a competitive environment Kindred Hospitals provide specialized, high quality
nation of patient informa- for patients to receive the care for acutely ill patients. For more than a decade,
tion blocking rules in EMR/EHR’s. best care based on a variety of choices. we have fine-tuned the art of medically complex care.

The patient’s well-being is at the heart of This will create a vibrant application mar- Our services range from complex catastrophic
this Final Rule. It impacts the patient, the ket. The Cures Act marketplace should illnesses that require intensive care, post-surgical medical
providers and the application developers. provide better treatment plans based on rehabilitation to patients suffering from chronic diseases requiring respiratory and
Hospitals and their business partners ben- complete, consolidated, and accurate rehabilitative therapies. Kindred Hospitals provide outcome-oriented
efit from the freedom and flexibility to patient case records. Imagine what that cost effective care for patients with a wide spectrum of
allow patients to gain access to their means to transparent price initiatives and medical conditions.
healthcare information. Application treatment outcomes; the patient benefits.
developers benefit because there is now a Patient safety improves as providers Admissions to Kindred Hospitals may be
program that will certify they follow take responsibility to ensure medical recommended by physicians, acute-care hospitals,
industry standards for security and func- records are correct before they are shared. rehabilitation hospitals, managed care providers, case
tionality. This will take time. Expect to see initial management companies or by the patient’s family.
This is the first of three segments. First, applications available early 2021 that fol- In all cases family tours are encouraged.
benefits to patients. Second, benefits to low the new rules, and have been tested in
providers. Third, benefits to healthcare a proof of concept to ensure security.
application development. The Final Rule Cures Act is a balance of
Focusing on the patient first. The Cures benefits for all involved. This is a forward- Kindred Hospital Kindred Hospital Kindred Hospital Kindred Hospital
Act ensures that the patient owns their looking technology outline that benefits Fort Lauderdale Hollywood Coral Gables The Palm Beaches
healthcare record and the data must be patients the most. 1516 East Las Olas Blvd. 1859 Van Buren St. 5190 Southwest Eighth St. 5555 West Blue Heron Blvd
Ft. Lauderdale FL 33301 Hollywood, FL 33020 Coral Gables, FL 33134 Riviera Beach, FL 33418
accurate, available and shareable. ONC’s 954-764-8900, ext. 5136 954-920-9000 305-448-1585 561-904-8451
Cures Act outlines useable technology Karl Norris, CEO, DUOLARK www.khfortlauderdale.com www.khsfhollywood.com www.khcoralgables.com www.khthepalmbeaches.com
already used by the financial industry and can be reached at
online sales transactions that has a proven karl.norris@duolark.com or visit
history of keeping information safe, DUOLARK.com.

VITAS® Healthcare Expands

Hospice Care in North Naples at

Solaris Healthcare Imperial

VITAS® Healthcare
expanded access to
quality hospice care in
North Naples and
began accepting
patients at the VITAS
Inpatient Unit (IPU) at
Solaris HealthCare
Imperial.
“The Naples com-
munity is growing, and
our expansion in
Collier County allows
us to provide compre- Vitas Inpatient Unit Team
hensive medical care
and comfort-focused support to greater numbers of patients and their families near Isn’t it time for an independent expert opinion
the end of life,” said Robert Johnson, general manager of VITAS in Collier County.
“The VITAS amenities at Solaris provide extra layers of support around the clock from on your malpractice insurance coverage?
an expert hospice team in a place that feels like home.”
Located off US 41 in North Naples, the IPU features 12 private rooms, a family con- Not all policies are created equally. There are many factors to consider when
ference room, in-room TVs and internet access, private bathrooms, local artwork and shopping for your malpractice insurance – proper liability limits, tails, triggers,
an outdoor area. Family and friends can visit 24/7, with service animals welcome and retroactive coverage, regulatory and cyber protection, purchasing programs... the
pet visits upon request. Family accommodations are available at nearby hotels and options are daunting, and the wrong fit can be disastrous to your practice.
restaurants. As independent agents specializing in malpractice insurance placement, we are strong
To celebrate the opening of the new IPU, VITAS staff members and executives host- enough within the malpractice insurance marketplace to fully and competently ne-
ed an open house event for healthcare professionals on February 26. VITAS represen-
tatives showcased specialty services available to its patients and the community, gotiate the best coverage and pricing for you with the top insurers in the state.
including bereavement support and veterans’ services. Call Danna-Gracey at 800.966.2120 for a no-obligation
VITAS IPUs offer a temporary home away from home for patients near the end of assessment of your current malpractice insurance
life, along with their families, when symptoms can no longer be managed in their pre- policy. Your practice is worth it.
ferred setting of care. They receive 24/7 care from an interdisciplinary VITAS team
comprising a physician, nurse, hospice aide, social worker, chaplain, volunteer and Delray: 54 SE Sixth Avenue, Delray Beach, FL 33483 • 800.966.2120 • Fax 888.235.5008
bereavement expert who attend to the medical, emotional, social and spiritual needs Orlando: 541 Lake Como Circle, Orlando , FL 32803 • 888.496.0059 • Fax 407.896.0079
Delray Beach • Jacksonville • Miami • Orlando • Panama City
info@dannagracey.com • www.dannagracey.com
of patients and their families. 800.966.2120 • info@dannagracey.com • www.dannagracey.com
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