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Multiple Class Action Lawsuits Filed Against City of Hope National Medical Center Over Data Breach

The HIPAA Journal

City of Hope National Medical Center identified suspicious activity within its network on October 13, 2023, and the forensic investigation confirmed there had been unauthorized access by a third party between September 19, 2023, and October 12, 2023.

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Email Breaches Reported by SkinCure Oncology & the Wisconsin Department of Health Services

The HIPAA Journal

SkinCure Oncology has notified 13,434 patients about an email attack that occurred in June 2023, and the Wisconsin Department of Health Services has announced a breach of the personal information of 19,150 Medicaid recipients. SkinCure Oncology believes files in those email accounts were viewed and potentially obtained in the attack.

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HHS-OIG Fines Two Healthcare Providers for EMTALA Violations

The HIPAA Journal

Presence Chicago Hospitals Network dba Ascension Resurrection in Chicago, Illinois, was investigated over an incident in April 2023. The patients insurance information was obtained; however, Resurrection failed to obtain an EKG, perform a pain assessment, and obtain a medical history.

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Breaking Down the Duties of a Medical Assistant

Prism Career Institute

The Administrative Roles of a Medical Assistant While much of the position revolves around medical tools and equipment and patient care, medical assistants are also needed for clerical duties. These medical professionals will often be asked to take patient calls, schedule appointments, and get necessary insurance information.

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ePrescription Software Development – Detailed Outlook

Arkenea

Key Takeaways A need to control substance usage and reduce medication errors is driving the e-prescribing market growth during the 2023-2030 timeframe. Online medication orders, refills, and reminders help such patients to keep a track of their health care. percent during the 2023-2030 timeframe.

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Medical Billing & Coding Job Duties, Requirements, & Salary

CareerStep

If you’ve ever considered a job in healthcare but don’t want to work directly with patients, medical billing and coding may be a good fit! But, what do medical coders and billers do? The American Medical Association (AMA) reported that as of spring of 2023, the U.S. They’re used for billing and insurance reasons.

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Automating Prior Authorizations: How AI Improves Patient Access to Medications

ACMA Blog

Many healthcare providers may prescribe treatments that are not considered routine or may be expensive, an insurance company may need prior authorization (PA) to determine whether they will cover what the healthcare providers recommends 4. The healthcare provider must get approval from the insurance company. J Am Med Inform Assoc.