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Effective today, UNMC will implement a number of policies and procedures necessary to ensure compliance with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA). See story for list of policies, procedures.

Mar 17, 2003

Cattlemen’s Ball of Nebraska Ranch PartyMay 31

The Cattlemen’s Ball of Nebraska is accepting reservations for the 2003 Ranch Party on Saturday, May 31, at the Double D Farm near Ashland, Neb.

Mar 14, 2003

Committee appointed for College of Medicine dean search

UNMC Chancellor Harold M. Maurer, M.D., has appointed a 15-member search committee to identify candidates for the position of dean of the UNMC College of Medicine.

Mar 14, 2003

UNMC/NHS develop plans for major incidents

UNMC and NHS leaders have developed a campus plan to respond appropriately to a number of scenarios from war to a terrorist attack here or abroad. The Incident Management Plan was developed in response to the potential for American engagement in a war in the Middle East and to terrorist events since Sept. 11, 2001. See story for details.

Mar 13, 2003

Students start North Omaha clinic to treat Type II diabetics

Nebraska’s state slogan for many years has been “Nebraska…The Good Life.” Now, thanks to the efforts of numerous UNMC students, the slogan applies to a new clinic in North Omaha, which provides low-cost care to indigent patients with Type II diabetes.

Mar 13, 2003

UNMC, NHS professionals honored for treating the underserved

The Hope Medical Outreach Coalition today honored a variety of individuals and organizations, including UNMC and NHS physicians and clinics, at its first Champions of Hope Award breakfast (March 13). See story for alphabetized list of volunteers.

Mar 13, 2003

Chancellor outlines state, university budget picture

UNMC is in the top of the third inning in dealing with potential state budget cuts, says UNMC Chancellor Harold M. Maurer, M.D. The full impact of the cuts won’t be known until the ninth inning when the Legislature finalizes the state budget and the University of Nebraska Board of Regents vote on tuition increases and the university’s budget.

Mar 12, 2003

Employees ask how to contact senators

Since the announcement of budget cuts by the university, many UNMC employees have been asking how they can contact state legislators. See story for details.

Mar 12, 2003

UNMC employee shares Irish/Scottish heritage through music

When Fran Higgins performs for lunch audiences on St. Patrick’s Day, she hopes her listeners hear something they have never heard before – authentic Celtic (pronounced kel’ tik) folk music. If so, she will have accomplished her mission. Higgins is a staff secretary for Mary Haven, associate dean of UNMC’s School of Allied Health Professions.

Mar 12, 2003

Caller ID — a weekly HIPAA message

HIPAA, the “Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996,” provides federal protection of patient health information. You will be receiving weekly messages to help you understand the topic and how it impacts your job. Today’s HIPAA message explains how to verify who is calling for protected health information.

Mar 11, 2003