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The Office for Civil Rights (OCR) at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has announced relaxation in HIPAA rules for covered entities and business associates who participate in good faith in the COVID-19 testing site operation. It doesn't stop there, but HIPAA penalties won't apply to covered healthcare providers for practicing telehealth medicine using third-party applications such as Skype or Facebook Messenger

The Office for Civil Rights (OCR) at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has announced relaxation in HIPAA rules for covered entities and business associates who participate in good faith in the COVID-19 testing site operation.

It is amazing, how incredibly easy it is to forget the importance of medical professionals, until an injury or some illness brings you back calling for them. The services and sacrifices doctors make to help their patients on a daily basis, silently working into the night, usually go unnoticed. The many hours they incorporate in their passion for humanity, overlooking their own desires and needs to favor the greater good, demand attention. To appreciate these tireless efforts of the medical community, the world has proposed the dedication of an entire day to these angels in disguise; Doctors.read more at https://www.owcareers.com/blog/international-doctor-s-day/3

The #telemedicine market is projected to grow upto 35 billion USD by 2025 in the US alone. Your practice too can have a slice of the pie by implementing a telemedicine #strategy. So, what are you waiting for? Check out this blog to know about the benefits your practice is missing out without a #telemedicinesolution.

Valentine's Day is the most awaited day for lovers all over the world. You can witness a change of atmosphere on this special day. People go for makeovers, they adopt a better dressing sense, their mannerisms change and they look completely different on Valentine's Day.

Liposuction is a body contouring procedure that is helpful for removing localized fat deposits on certain areas of body that are not responsive to diet and exercise.

Breast augmentation is an amazing option to enhance the breast size and shape. This article will shed light on 4 top things associated with the procedure.

What Is Appendicitis? How to diagnose Appendicitis? Where is Appendix pain located In this article, we hope you can find all of your answers related to Appendicitis. We covered everything about Appendicitis. We discussed types, causes, symptoms, tests, and treatment of Appendicitis.

Appendicitis is an inflammation of the appendix, which is a small tube of intestinal tissue that projects from the large intestine. While the appendix does not seem to have a particular function, one theory suggests that it acts as a storehouse of good bacteria and boosts immunity after diarrheal illness. However, some experts believe the appendix is just a purposeless remnant from our evolutionary past. One thing we're sure of is that we can live without it, without any apparent consequences.

COPD consists of multiple lung infections and is considered incurable by most physicians. Can timely diagnosis, on the bright side, slow down its progress?

COPD consists of multiple lung infections and is considered incurable by most physicians. Can timely diagnosis, on the bright side, slow down its progress?

Are you searching for Chalazion? We covered completely Causes, Symptoms, Treatment, Surgery and Home Remedies of Chalazion. Read and get rid of Stye too

Are you searching for Chalazion? We covered completely Causes, Symptoms, Treatment, Surgery and Home Remedies of Chalazion. Read and get rid of Stye too

Alzheimer's is a mental illness that mostly affects the elderly. It is characterized by dementia, cognitive impairment, and mood swings. The patient gradually fades into a state of perpetual darkness and lack of self-awareness. Here are some steps we can take to reduce our own risk.

Scientists are trying to find ways to prevent Alzheimer's before it comes knocking at your doorstep. Extensive research is taking place even as you read this. Everyone hopes to put together the answer before it becomes a global issue. Here are a few risk factors that you can and can't avoid:

How To Relieve Constipation Fast? About twelve percent of the population worldwide report constipation each year. It is characterized by undue effort and time to expel the stool. Here we discuss some useful home remedies to treat constipation. Sometimes it can be really stubborn and won't go away.

An average human being visits the toilet six times a day and stays there for about two minutes. However, attending the call of nature is not always this easy. Sometimes, a common gastrointestinal condition called constipation occurs. It becomes difficult to expel the feces. A desire to visit the washroom is not enough to physically eliminate the feces.

What Is Leprosy Disease? Leprosy is a chronic, granulomatous infection caused by the... According to historical records, this disease spread through the slave trade and migration routes from... In this article, we talk about the causes, symptoms, and treatment of Leprosy

Like TB, leprosy is caused by a bacterium. The bacterium is Mycobacterium Leprae. It was discovered by Armauer Hansen in Norway in 1873. This is why it is also called Hansen's disease. Although its bacterial nature was known at the time, it was not considered infectious.

In this article we covered Flu Symptoms And Home Remedies. Influenza is a common respiratory illness that affects people from all age groups. Flu symptoms include a runny nose, sore throat, catarrh, and headache. Home remedies for flu are being used for centuries and have proven to be effective.

Influenza is a highly contagious, respiratory illness that affects people from all age groups and geographic backgrounds. In temperate regions, it occurs mostly in the winter months. There is no clear seasonal pattern in tropical climates. It varies in its severity from person to person. Sometimes, it presents as a mild, temporary infection. Other times, it can cause complications like red urine and ultimately lead to death. Influenza causes approximately 375,000 deaths worldwide each year.

Stress is of many types. The common type is due to a load of work or any other pressure conditions. It can eliminate by proper treatment within a week or two. But the stress in which the condition is becoming worst day by day then this type is named as PTSD.

There are some symptoms & causes of anorexia. Are you facing weight stress? In fact, you're underweight If you have been suffering from an eating disorder

There are some symptoms & causes of anorexia. Are you facing weight stress? In fact, you're underweight If you have been suffering from an eating disorder

Down syndrome is also known as DS or DNS. This is a genetic disorder. Our human body is made of millions of cells.

Are you living your life in depression? If yes then there is a chance you can lose your memory. There are types, symptoms & causes of Amnesia / Memory loss

Amnesia is commonly known as memory loss. The reason of memory loss can be an emotional or physiological disorder, drugs abusement or Brian injuries. The memory loss can be temporary or permanent but mostly refers to temporary memory loss.

Medical billing companies are seeing a massive growth up all over the US to maximize reimbursements. Though, that is not the only reason for their unprecedented growth. One of the reasons behind their uprising is excellent financial returns.

EHR technology increases performance in terms of meaningful use and helps to implement improvement activities efficiently. Patient portals, user-friendly websites, adopting technology are great ways to improve patients' outcomes. Thus, allowing patients the ease to enroll and get prescriptions is a huge step towards a progressive healthcare system

Psoriasis is a chronic skin condition that accelerates the rate at which your skin cells grow. An effective method to treat psoriasis is phototherapy or light therapy.

Psoriasis is an auto-immune illness that affects almost three percent of the world's population. People who suffer from psoriasis experience a great deal of skin irritation and discomfort.