Morning Headlines 6/13/14
ONC’s Chief Privacy Officer Tenders Resignation
Joy Pitts, the ONC’s first Chief Privacy Officer, resigns after four years of service.
Healthcare authentication software provider Imprivata sets terms for $75 million IPO
Imprivata reports that it will raise $75 million in its upcoming IPO by offering 5 million shares at a price of $14 to $16 per share.
KeyBanc Downgrades Computer Programs and Systems (CPSI) to Underweight
Analysts downgrade CPSI stock due to increased small market competition. Healthland is seen as a stronger market presence, and Epic is encroaching on the territory through its Community Connect program.
NHS waiting list passes 3m for first time in six years
In England, the NHS appointment wait list has passed 3 million patients for the first time in six years, though it managed to meet its goal of providing 90 percent of patients with appointments within 18 weeks.
HIPAA does apply to VA care delivery environments, though, as I understand it, regardless of their billing practices.