Technology will drive many compliance trends likely to affect you in 2019

Why This Topic Matters

Healthcare organizations need to anticipate regulatory changes that can affect operations, patient communications, privacy obligations, and technology use. Understanding these emerging topics helps practices prepare for compliance risk in a rapidly changing environment.

Article Sections

1. Prediction 1: Compliance issues will arise related to the legal use of marijuana

   Discusses expected compliance concerns connected to changing marijuana laws and related patient, privacy, and employment issues. Includes perspectives from legal and healthcare compliance experts.

2. Prediction 2: The government will focus more on telehealth

   Covers anticipated growth in telehealth and the related increase in regulatory attention. Addresses broader requirements affecting telehealth programs and billing oversight.

3. Prediction 3: State-level privacy and security regulations will receive increased attention

   Summarizes expected developments in privacy, security, and cybersecurity requirements beyond HIPAA. Also notes international and state-level policy changes that may affect U.S. providers.

4. Prediction 4: Compliance issues related to apps will emerge

   Reviews compliance questions raised by consumer health apps, wearable devices, and connected medical technologies. Focuses on how practices may need to evaluate and manage externally generated patient data.

5. Prediction 5: Artificial intelligence (AI) will impact compliance

   Explores compliance implications of increasing use of AI in healthcare settings. Addresses general oversight concerns related to clinical use, reliability, and professional responsibility.