Data Processor vs Controller: What HME Tech Vendors Must Know About Compliance
Quick Answer: HME tech vendors must determine if they’re data controllers (making decisions about data use) or processors (following instructions). Controllers have greater compliance responsibilities and liability. Many vendors serve both roles simultaneously,...
Ethical Considerations of Using AI in HME Workflow Automation
Quick Answer: AI in HME workflow automation requires balancing efficiency with human touch, ensuring HIPAA compliance, maintaining transparency, and establishing clear accountability. Valere’s Workflow Automation solutions help providers automate processes while...
Benefits of Interoperability in HME: Faster Fulfillment and Fewer Data Gaps
Quick Answer: Interoperability in HME connects systems to eliminate manual data entry and information gaps. Valere’s Business Interoperability platform enables real-time data flow, reducing fulfillment from days to hours while ensuring complete documentation for...
Data Standards in Healthcare: Which Protocols Power Interoperability? (and why Valere doesn’t need protocols)
Quick Answer: Healthcare interoperability relies on HL7, FHIR, DICOM, and LOINC protocols, but these standards weren’t designed for DME workflows. Valere’s Business Interoperability solution bypasses protocol limitations by connecting systems regardless of...