EvidenceCare

APRIL 16, 2024

From understanding the audit requirements to implementing technology for streamlined admission documentation , this article offers actionable strategies to ensure hospitals are well-prepared for the rigorous evaluation process. HIPAA regulations: Ensure patient privacy is protected throughout the documentation process.

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Documentation Admissions Discharges Billing 130

Health Populi

FEBRUARY 15, 2021

50% of the APIs also allowed her to access inpatient admission records for patients that should not have been accessible to her with the level of authorization she had for the systems being tested. One-half of the APIs allowed Alissa to access pathology, x-rays, and clinical results of patients.

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HIPAA Tests Long Term Care Insurance 118

The HIPAA Journal

MARCH 29, 2024

OCR recently announced that due to the impact of the Change Healthcare ransomware attack, the decision had been taken to investigate Change Healthcare promptly to establish whether it was compliant with the HIPAA Rules. What is HIPAA and does this Cyberattack Break the Law?

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HIPAA Unit Organization and Environment Follow-Up Business Associate 97

Health Populi

MAY 20, 2020

Payors, both commercial and public sector (Medicare, Medicaid), have relaxed rules and regulations for telehealth across platforms (from purpose-built telemedicine programs to HIPAA-relaxed approvals for using FaceTime, Zoom, and other commercial channels), and have various plans to pay for virtual care visits between clinicians and patients.

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Hospital Outpatient Care Medication HIPAA 77

Arkenea

JANUARY 25, 2025

Since it includes patients’ data or ePHI (Protected Health Information), it’s essential to encompass HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act) rules during the e-prescription software development process. HIPAA regulations safeguard ePHI on physical, technical, and administrative levels.

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Transfers HIPAA Medical History Follow-Up 52

Ciox

JULY 20, 2023

By identifying patients with complex needs or those at risk for re-admission, healthcare providers can focus their efforts on high-risk patients, improving care coordination and reducing unnecessary hospitalizations. Predictive analytics can also be used to optimize care management and resource allocation.

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Discharges HIPAA Admissions Medical Assistant 52

Arkenea

JUNE 27, 2024

The HIPAA regulation mandates that all healthcare organizations must send claims electronically. It supports inpatient care needs such as real-time tracking of patient information, patient admission and discharge, and management of complex medical data. EMR adoption has surged significantly since the ARRA mandate was issued in 2014.

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Acute Care EHR / EMR Documentation Hospital 52