The HIPAA Journal

MAY 6, 2024

On February 16, 2024, Continuum announced on its website that it was investigating the incident while the investigation was ongoing. The file review was completed on March 8, 2024, when it was confirmed that the exposed data included patients’ names and Social Security numbers.

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Medication HIPAA Tests Follow-Up 109

Practice Index

MAY 1, 2024

A summary of the HR and H&S updates issued in April 2024.

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Scrubs

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

In early November 2024, a shocking tragedy unfolded in Budapest, Hungary, as American nurse Mackenzie Michalski was murdered while visiting the city. Attempted Cover-Up Following her death, the suspect allegedly attempted to conceal his involvement by cleaning the scene of the incident.

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Follow-Up Scheduling Patient Care Medication 130

Minority Nurse

DECEMBER 29, 2023

If you spent too much over the holidays, open up a separate account in January that’s devoted solely to holiday expenses. “In general, for every one thousand after taxes, if you follow the 50/30/20 rule, no more than $300 of that amount goes to wants,” he says. “And then you aren’t scrambling.”

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Insurance Follow-Up Appointments 81

Scrubs

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

An Oregon hospital, Asante Rogue Regional Medical Center, is embroiled in a $303 million lawsuit following an alarming case of fentanyl theft and medical malpractice. In June 2024, she pleaded not guilty to the charges but agreed to suspend her nursing license until the criminal proceedings are concluded.

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Hospital Sterilization Follow-Up Patient Safety 182

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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HIPAA Follow-Up Best Practices Documentation 98

Health Populi

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

to honor American Thanksgiving 2024 here in Health Populi pointing out several sources highlighting the evidence on gratitude and health… underpinned with love, the ultimate driver of health and well-being. . The post The Evidence for Gratitude and Health, 2024 Giving Thanks appeared first on HealthPopuli.com.

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Follow-Up Patient Experience 62

Health Populi

MAY 20, 2024

In the past year, the growth of prescription drug utilization and spending has much to do with the use of GLP-1 agonists to treat diabetes and obesity, along with immunology therapy, and lipid meds, along with specialty medicines now accounting for over half of spending — up from 49% in 2018.

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Follow-Up Sterilization Tests Diagnostics 71

Valant

JANUARY 25, 2024

The International Classification of Diseases, Tenth Revision (ICD-10) released updates for 2024 related to behavioral health, which went into effect October 1, 2023. The following changes will affect mental health coding: hepatolenticular degeneration (formerly E83.0, F33.3 , and ICD-10 Code for Anxiety, Unspecified 2024 – F41.9.

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Billing Documentation Scheduling Communication 52

The HIPAA Journal

APRIL 30, 2024

On January 22, 2024, DRS identified suspicious activity within its network. On March 8, 2024, after a time-consuming and detailed review of the files, DRS confirmed that they contained the personal and protected health information of current and former patients of its healthcare clients.

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Business Associate HIPAA Follow-Up Hospital 85

Practice Index

MAY 9, 2024

Catch up on anything you missed here. Best of our blogs April’s employment law changes - Our previous Practice Index blog explored upcoming changes to flexible working legislation coming into effect on 6th April 2024. Follow our journey so far… Read more Practice funding rise - An affordable and acceptable uplift?

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De-Escalation Conflict Resolution Follow-Up 52

Health Prime

JANUARY 24, 2024

The year 2024 is no exception. In 2024, we anticipate further evolution of telemedicine, with increased integration into routine care practices. The future of telemedicine will look brighter than ever in 2024. In 2024, medical providers will increasingly be rewarded based on patient outcomes and the quality of care.

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Billing Communication Medication Appointments 52

Health Populi

DECEMBER 1, 2023

consumers’ use of credit has grown post-pandemic, delinquencies on credit cards are up, and savings falling after having achieved some nice growth in the pandemic largely owed to pandemic payments from the Federal government. Health Consumers in 2024 appeared first on HealthPopuli.com. Note that U.S.

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Billing Follow-Up Communication Insurance 71

Health Prime

APRIL 18, 2024

RCM commands 24% of surveyed CFO’s time, followed closely by operations (18%) and cost management (17%). Credit balances: 4% The HFMA Health System CFO Pain Points 2024 report is based on a survey of 135 health system CFOs conducted in January 2024. At Health Prime, we can help!

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Follow-Up Appointments Billing Scheduling 105

Mobius MD

AUGUST 8, 2024

Here’s some good news to brighten your day: many doctors feel that EHR systems improved their product performance in 2024. This article summarizes the best EHR software in 2024. This list of the top 3 EHRs follows rankings from the Best in KLAS Software and Services Report. What are the best EHR systems?

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Acute Care Hospital Follow-Up Billing 52

Practice Index

JUNE 20, 2024

This decision follows the BMA’s member referendum on the 2024/25 General Medical Services (GMS) contract changes in which over 99% of members who responded (that’s more than 19,000 GPs and GP trainees) rejected the Government and NHS England’s 2024/25 GP contract changes. The BMA’s GP leaders requested an uplift of 8.7%

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Follow-Up Appointments Communication Patient Care 105

Health Prime

JANUARY 17, 2024

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) issued the CY 2024 Physician Fee Schedule (PFS) final rule that announces policy changes for Medicare payments under the PFS and other Medicare Part B payment policy issues. In addition, CMS is finalizing increases in payment for primary care and other kinds of direct patient care.

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Scheduling Patient Centered Care Diagnostics Follow-Up 52

Practice Index

OCTOBER 24, 2024

October is the time of year for Practice Managers to shift their focus onto National Speak Up Month. Speaking up” sounds straightforward in theory―like advising patients to “just relax” before taking their blood pressure. Why speak up? In healthcare, the stakes are high, and the stakes for not speaking up are higher.

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Follow-Up Patient Safety Communication Collaboration 52

Coronis Health

DECEMBER 22, 2023

This update includes an overview of the MIPS program for 2024, including reporting requirements, measure updates and recommendations for anesthesia groups relative to overall participation. This can get confusing quickly, but, hopefully, this review will clarify the program as it relates to anesthesia for 2024. composite points.

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Follow-Up Scheduling Patient Safety Patient Experience 52

Practice Index

JUNE 13, 2024

The region was the latest to be hit by IT problems following the cyber-attack in London. It has told practices: “Following a recent challenge to the new DP framework, legal action is ongoing and progress has been delayed.” The post Primary care news round-up (6th June to 12th June 2024) appeared first on GP Practice Management Blog.

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Huddles/Rounds Appointments Follow-Up Patient Records 52

Practice Index

APRIL 11, 2024

It follows the national drive to diversify primary care teams, introducing a range of professions to support GPs. Boost for MMR catch-up campaign Parents have responded overwhelmingly to the campaign to revive MMR vaccination and halt the spread of measles, flocking to practices to protect their children.

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Huddles/Rounds Appointments Follow-Up Medication 52

Mobius MD

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

However, managing a successful medical practice in 2024 will require lots of work beyond the EMR. Medical practice software: the best of 2024 As a medical workflow company, our team at Mobius MD constantly follows the latest in practice management software and health IT.

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Medication Scheduling Documentation Communication 52

Medical Advantage

JANUARY 4, 2024

EST on January 2, 2024. Changes to the MIPS Program for Performance Year 2024 After five years, the special COVID hardship waiver has ended. In 2024, MIPS will be fully in force for all eligible clinicians, across all specialties. There will be 16 MVPs available for reporting in the 2024 performance period.

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Follow-Up Best Practices Medication 52

Practice Index

MARCH 14, 2024

Practices urged to sign up as veteran friendly A drive has been launched to encourage practices to become “veterans friendly”. They say it’s likely this is because the problems resolved following the visit, but warn it could also indicate that a minority are not getting the help they need.

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Huddles/Rounds Appointments Follow-Up 52

Practice Index

JANUARY 9, 2025

Catch up with the last month of 2024 for anything you might have missed! While supporting practices to set up Holiday Manager, weve heard some questions that pop up again and again, so if youre thinking about starting 2025 with a better way of managing your leave, read on! Further updates can be found here.

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Follow-Up Insurance Documentation Communication 59

Practice Index

AUGUST 1, 2024

CQC shake-up pledge Practices have welcomed plans for a shake-up of the CQC after a review found major failings. Hope for end to trainee doctor strikes GP trainee strikes are expected to end following a deal between the medical unions and the Government.

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Huddles/Rounds Follow-Up Appointments Hospital 52

Practice Index

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

According to the IGPM, the Department of Health should follow suit. Over the 14 years that led up to 2019, the number of appointments per patient remained much the same, but the length of time per consultation increased by nearly half. The proposal comes after the Government decision to end one-word Ofsted gradings for schools.

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Huddles/Rounds Appointments Follow-Up Medication 52

Practice Index

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

The practice serves 16,000 people and the latest project followed their installation of new phone systems. It follows the decision to enable pharmacies to advise patients on treatments for sinusitis, sore throat, earache, infected insect bites, impetigo, shingles and uncomplicated urinary tract infections.

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Huddles/Rounds Triage Appointments Follow-Up 52

The HIPAA Journal

MARCH 29, 2024

Department of State has confirmed that there is a reward of up to $10 million for information leading to the identification or location of any individual linked to the ALPHV/Blackcat ransomware group, their affiliates, or links to a foreign government under the Rewards for Justice (RFJ) program.

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HIPAA Unit Organization and Environment Follow-Up Business Associate 95

Practice Index

JULY 25, 2024

CrowdStrike crisis highlights concerns about IT backups The NHS needs to find an improved way of backing up its IT systems following the havoc caused by the CrowdStrike failure last week, a senior GP has said. The NAO says that the new local integrated care systems have developed partnerships and drawn up plans to prevent ill health.

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Huddles/Rounds Follow-Up Appointments Communication 52

Health Populi

MARCH 13, 2024

Not so fast, consumers say In its introduction to the company’s Tech Trends 2024 report , Deloitte called GenAI, a “force multiplier for human ambitions.” CHAI stands for the Coalition for Health AI, and by March 2024 had over 1,300 representatives from across the industry. Move fast with AI and break things? public health, as well.

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Collaboration Best Practices Triage Follow-Up 108

Practice Index

JUNE 20, 2024

The campaign was launched following a survey of practices undertaken in December. Dr Katie Bramall-Stainer, Chair of the BMA GP Committee in England, said: “Over 99% of our members who responded – that’s more than 19,000 GPs and GP trainees – rightfully rejected the Government and NHS England’s 2024/25 GP contract changes.

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Huddles/Rounds Appointments Follow-Up Patient Satisfaction 52

EvidenceCare

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024

The Impact of the Two-Midnight Rule on Denials At the 2024 HFMA Annual Conference, we asked healthcare executives if they’re seeing any changes following the CMS Two-Midnight Rule, particularly in denials. Be on the lookout for post discharge audits as the Medicare Advantage plans do not have to follow the two-midnight presumption.

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Documentation Admissions Hospital Discharges 130

Practice Index

DECEMBER 5, 2024

The investment follows pressure from the BMA. NHS England says more than five million women are not up to date with their testing. The post Primary care news round-up (28th November to 4th December 2024) appeared first on GP Practice Management Blog. The Scottish Government promised an extra £13.6

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Huddles/Rounds Appointments Follow-Up Insurance 52

Coronis Health

MARCH 13, 2024

According to a fact sheet released by CMS: On March 9, 2024, CMS made available Change Healthcare/Optum Payment Disruption (CHOPD) accelerated payments to Part A providers and advance payments to Part B suppliers experiencing claims disruptions as a result of the Incident.

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Hospital Follow-Up Insurance Certification 105

Health Populi

JUNE 17, 2024

But a surprising two-thirds of young Americans between 18 and 29, and 7 in 10 between 30 and 39 years of age, are concerned that Medicare’s solvency will worsen leading to their not being able to receive Medicare when eligible to receive it, discovered in the 2024 Healthcare in America Report from West Health and Gallup.

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Follow-Up Medication Insurance 71

Practice Index

JUNE 27, 2024

The call has come from the Royal College of GPs following a consultation which involved 5,000 doctors. The college says it now wants to draw up new and detailed guidance on induction, supervision and scope of practice. He added: “If one part of the NHS crumbles, the rest will follow.

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