The HIPAA Journal

MAY 2, 2024

BioPlus Specialty Pharmacy Services has proposed a settlement to resolve a class action lawsuit that was filed in response to a 2021 data breach that exposed the data of up to 350,000 patients. The settlement has received preliminary approval from the court and the final settlement hearing is scheduled for August 22, 2024.

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Connect Care Bytes Blog

AUGUST 23, 2024

Continuing a list of essential actions for Connect Care Launch 9 prescribers readying for launch November 2, 2024. Some will only remote access through mobility ( Haiku , Canto ), which is good enough for results review, communicating, ordering, billing and simple documentation. Will you need this?

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Mobius MD

JULY 1, 2024

Between EHR documentation, inbox management, prior authorizations, and other clerical tasks, it’s a wonder physicians have time to care for patients. Now, they face growing demands associated with documentation and regulatory compliance. Nobody likes paperwork, but practicing medicine requires a lot of it.

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Valant

JANUARY 30, 2024

And keeping up with evolving audit requirements is essential, as regulations are updated or revised. Data Collection and Documentation What’s involved in insurance audits varies. That is, because these systems automate reporting and documentation, the risk of errors is minimized.

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Connect Care Bytes Blog

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

Continuing a list of essential actions for Connect Care Launch 8 prescribers readying for launch May 4, 2024. Some will only remote access through mobility ( Haiku , Canto ), which is good enough for results review, communicating, ordering, billing and simple documentation. Will you need this? Some prescribers rarely work out-of-AHS.

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Valant

JANUARY 16, 2024

Unbillable admin tasks outside of appointment times can eat up a shocking amount of your day. Auto-generating narratives, check boxes, and the ability to pull material forward from a previous note all make it easier to capture and document info quickly. And much of that comes down to your EHR workflow.

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Valant

MARCH 20, 2024

Inconsistencies in follow-up care and in treatment adherence can also indicate potential variations in the quality of care delivered. Incomplete documentation, data breaches, or other instances of non-compliance can result in fines, legal sanctions, or damage to a practice’s reputation.

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Valant

MARCH 2, 2024

The up-front financial considerations include adequate staffing, suitable technology, and the necessary training. Rejected claims happen, but a software that simplifies claim creation, and that offers in-depth reporting features to back up the claims submitted, can reduce both claim denials the time spent on resubmitting or appealing denials.

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Billing Documentation Follow-Up Insurance 52

Valant

JULY 25, 2024

Highlight the importance of routine visits and follow-ups. Strategies for Effective Behavioral Health Messaging 1. Personalized Reminders: Use automated reminders for appointments, medication adherence, and self-care. Address common misconceptions and reduce stigma. Download Template

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Minority Nurse

MARCH 20, 2024

The technological advancements in gastroenterology and endoscopy have opened up new ways of achieving better patient outcomes in our field, effectively and efficiently. If possible, network with GI professionals in your Endoscopy unit and seek opportunities to shadow a case or two and follow a patient through the different phases of care.

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Healthcare Law Insights blog

JUNE 5, 2023

However, over time the CPGs have not sufficiently kept up with the innovations and growth of the healthcare industry. Changes will include the following: The OIG will issue a new general CPG (GCPG) that will apply to all individuals and entities in the healthcare industry. 2] To join OIG’s listserv, visit [link].

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Healthcare Law Insights blog

AUGUST 8, 2023

When approved, final regulations would be effective January 1, 2024. The law requires that OHCA receive 90 days’ advance notice of transactions intended to close on or after April 1, 2024, that affect health care services in California. The regulations have been proposed pursuant to California Health & Safety Code §§ 125507-125507.6,

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Valant

MARCH 26, 2024

The more tools you use, the more effort it takes to ensure up-to-date data and uniform processes across systems. When providers and staff don’t have a set method for taking down appointments, double-booking and confusion easily ensue, tying up employees’ valuable time and creating a negative experience for affected patients.

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Practice Index

JUNE 6, 2024

Following that, the transferee provides the transferor with information relating to ‘measures’ they intend to take following transfer (e.g. She had to wait for a bunch of lawyers to argue about who was going to cough up compensation for her lost employment. This must be provided at least 28 days before the transfer.

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ACMA Blog

JUNE 25, 2024

This process can include patient demographics, charts, labs, and any clinical documentation that will aid in proving the necessity of the medication or service. This can include verifying information with the pharmacy and obtaining all required documentation from the patient’s health record, as mentioned above.

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Valant

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

Novel Treatments for Anxiety Disorders Among antipsychotics, as of 2020, the only FDA-approved anxiety treatment is an older medication called trifluoperazine, which has the same problem with tardive dyskinesia following prolonged use ( Garakani et al.,

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ACMA Blog

OCTOBER 16, 2023

This process can include patient demographics, charts, labs, and any clinical documentation that will aid in proving the necessity of the medication or service. This can include verifying information with the pharmacy and obtaining all required documentation from the patient’s health record, as mentioned above.

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Doximity

MARCH 29, 2024

The Nomination Survey asks eligible candidates to nominate up to five residency programs that provide the best clinical training in their specialty, which is then weighted to construct an analysis that is nationally representative of the opinions of board-certified U.S. 5) When does the 2024-2025 Residency Navigator launch?

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Practice Index

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

I know this has come up a bit in the Practice Index forum lately and I spoke to Robyn Clark, a Managing Partner, about it before today’s session. This gives you time to read over how they think they’re doing, and any other issues that they’re likely to bring up in the meeting, giving you time to prepare a response.

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Follow-Up Documentation Communication Tests 69

MedAssistantEDU.org

SEPTEMBER 16, 2021

Different categories of medical assistant certifications- Medical assistant certifications can be of the following type- a) Distance learning – In distance learning, the candidates learn their syllabus online over a period at the comfort of their home. They must maintain privacy by following the HIPAA compliance guidelines.

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Accepted Blog

DECEMBER 19, 2023

And if you’re pre-med and planning to apply in September 2024, what do they mean to you? The National Institutes of Health, or the NIH, define competencies as the following: “Competencies are the knowledge, skills, abilities and behaviors that contribute to individual and organizational performance.” 2:27] Sure.

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Accepted Blog

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

Some programs are very clear about not wanting anything but the primary and secondary applications, and you should always follow their instructions. There are always applicants who get later interviews, however, so don’t give up hope. Don’t give up! Cornell University (Weill) November- January 2024 Yes.

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Valant

MARCH 1, 2024

This includes EHR solutions that support functions such as intake, scheduling , clinical documentation , billing , patient communications , and offer a convenient patient portal. The basics of following through and following up are critical. Your EHR software can help with this.

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Accepted Blog

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

Let’s start with some really easy questions: your background, where you grew up, and how on earth you got interested in admissions from biomedical engineering. [2:39] And basically I grew up in that city, that little small town in northwest Louisiana and now apparently the home district to our current speaker of the house.

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Admissions Medication Unit Organization and Environment Follow-Up 52

Accepted Blog

JULY 8, 2024

What information and documentation do I need to complete the AMCAS application? However, AMCAS must follow certain rules when asking about convictions. Applying to medical school is very costly and time-consuming, and the process commands your full attention. Be honest, own the situation, and explain how you grew from the experience.

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Relias

JULY 20, 2023

Maternal mortality is closely linked to social and behavioral factors As documented extensively, higher U.S. Managing gaps in mental health services by expanding the scope of services offered, increasing training on mental health for all staff, and reviewing documentation practices can also help.

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The HIPAA Journal

APRIL 23, 2024

This has a chilling effect on women visiting a doctor, picking up a prescription from a pharmacy, or taking other necessary actions to support their health,” said HHS Secretary Xavier Becerra. Key Compliance Dates At the time of writing (April 23, 2024), the Final Rule has not been published in the Federal Register so the dates are estimated.

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The Healthcare Blog

APRIL 2, 2024

An ill-starred Optum subsidiary, Change Healthcare, which suffered a catastrophic $100 billion cyberattack on February 21, 2024 that put most of the US health system on life support, put its parent company Optum in the headlines. It is a sprawling nationwide roll-up of healthcare assets. billion since 2019.

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Health Populi

JUNE 5, 2024

How AI can democratize and enchant health care – the WHO perspective In January 2024 I explored the World Health Organization’s report on Ethics & Governance of Artificial Intelligence for Health in my Health Populi blog. Let me explain from a global to a local lens…. Further value could be realized by integrating Copilot into the EHR.

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The Healthcare Blog

MARCH 11, 2024

By MIKE MAGEE In our world where up is down, and black is white, there is a left and a right – it’s the middle we appear to be missing. Ron and Casey DeSantis mirror in many ways the fictional Barbie and Ken – soon to be featured in the 2024 Academy Awards. Does it exist, or was it make believe all along?

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