Health Prime

MARCH 6, 2024

Additionally, it allows patients to: Access their medical records Schedule appointments Receive important updates This seamless communication fosters patient engagement , leading to increased satisfaction and loyalty. This streamlines the check-in process during appointments and minimizes the need for paper-based administrative tasks.

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Valant

JULY 16, 2024

Also called psychotherapy notes, these records help the provider keep track of what happened at each appointment. HIPAA regulates that therapy notes be stored separately from progress notes. Therapy notes are a clinician’s private record of their patient encounters.

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Documentation Appointments HIPAA Follow-Up 98

Health Populi

FEBRUARY 15, 2021

As health care grows more omnichannel and distributed, cybersecurity will become more challenging at the point-of-care and a big risk for health care providers under current HIPAA regulations.

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CollaborateMD

FEBRUARY 3, 2025

The HIPAA Journal reveals a report in which experts investigated 23,000 medical malpractice lawsuits and found that more than 7,000 were due to communication failures. Providers can: In real-time, notify patients about upcoming events, practice openings/closures, vaccination schedules, or appointment openings.

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We Care Online

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

Source: Pixabay The Rise of Digital Healthcare Platforms With the widespread adoption of smartphones and internet access, patients are increasingly using digital tools to seek information, schedule appointments, and consult healthcare providers.

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Scrubs

AUGUST 12, 2023

Furthermore, some of these devices fall outside the realm of healthcare, which means HIPAA and other federal laws do not apply. Other patients may prefer to use wearable devices instead of scheduling an appointment with their doctor. Some of these tech companies and developers may be unfamiliar with patient privacy laws.

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Health Populi

MARCH 10, 2020

Six in ten people are open to health and wellness services via virtual channels, over half like the idea of remote monitoring linking with at-home devices, and 1 in 2 people would be open to routine appointments through telehealth. Nearly one-half would also be keen on mental health appointments and specialty visits for chronic conditions.

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Appointments HIPAA Documentation Tests 139

MedCerts

APRIL 8, 2024

HI 1011: Medical Office Procedures and Administration: This six-week course teaches you about medical office essentials, such as HIPAA regulations, coding and health insurance basics, professionalism, ethics, appointment scheduling and other critical tasks. The course concludes with HIPAA rules, drug regulations and legal ethics.

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Mobius MD

NOVEMBER 8, 2024

Virtual Health Assistants – Virtual assistants can handle routine patient queries, triage symptoms, provide medication reminders, and even schedule appointments. AI systems require vast amounts of patient information to function effectively, raising questions about how securely this data is stored and how to ensure HIPAA compliance.

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Arkenea

MARCH 14, 2025

However, any protected health information (PHI) that your app collects or stores needs to be safeguarded against malicious forces to remain compliant under HIPAA regulations. A doctor profile look-up section is a must-have feature if you offer booking of in-person or virtual healthcare appointments.

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Health Populi

FEBRUARY 5, 2020

Note in the chart the emerging trend by 2015 of PCPs emailing with patients and offering after-hours appointments. And so I included the second study above to complement the Annals of Internal Medicine research. There’s a blur between self-care and more formal primary care.

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Health Populi

FEBRUARY 11, 2019

need a new-and-improved HIPAA or more over-arching new national privacy law like a USGDPR? Check out this chart from the Waystar study, showing that nearly one in four patients at high-risk miss medical appointments at least once a month, and two-thirds miss appointments a few times a year. Does the U.S.

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Appointments Insurance HIPAA Billing 95

Arkenea

DECEMBER 2, 2024

Enhanced Patient Care Patients can get annoyed by long waiting hours and freeing up time for appointments. It increases patient engagement as they actively participate in scheduling appointments online, tracking their health, getting prescription refills, and eliminating transportation costs.

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MedVA

DECEMBER 7, 2023

With an influx of patients seeking last-minute appointments, increased administrative tasks, and the general chaos of the festive season, healthcare providers must find innovative solutions to manage the holiday rush efficiently. Increased engagement can lead to a boost in appointments and patient retention during the holiday rush.

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Medical Assistant Medication Appointments Billing 52

Valant

JUNE 19, 2024

Benefits for Patients and Providers Telemedicine offers several advantages: Efficiency: Patients save time by avoiding commutes and waiting rooms, leading to more efficient appointments. Convenience: Patients can schedule appointments at their convenience, sometimes even during non-traditional hours.

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Health Populi

APRIL 10, 2018

In terms of consumer health workflows, accessing the EHR is about “tests and tasks:” 85% looked to view test results, and 62% wanted to perform a health-related task like requesting prescription refills and making appointments online. The message: “Your prescription on your schedule!”

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Valant

MAY 3, 2024

policies for no-show appointments). Several forms, such as HIPAA and TCPA forms, are legally required. Release of Information (HIPAA) Form This is also known as the Notice of Privacy Practices form and is required by federal law. Keep in mind that effective appointment reminders are your first line of defense against no-shows.

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Valant

MAY 2, 2024

An EHR makes administrative tasks, such as appointment scheduling and billing, faster and easier. EHRs help ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, such as HIPAA, by providing built-in security measures and audit trails to track access to patient information. The value an EHR provides outweighs the investment.

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Practice Builders

DECEMBER 26, 2023

Adapting Healthcare Marketing Strategies: Post-Pandemic Realities and HIPAA Evolution In the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic, healthcare providers face challenges with fearful and homebound patients reluctant to seek essential care. Greetings from a future in which healthcare is an experience rather than merely a business.

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Valant

JULY 5, 2024

Pre-Visit Communication: Ensure patients receive all necessary information before their appointment, including directions or telehealth instructions. Centralized Scheduling: Implement a centralized patient scheduling system to manage appointments effectively and reduce issues such as overbooking or no-shows.

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Arkenea

DECEMBER 2, 2024

Key Takeaways Care visit scheduler is one of the prominent patient portal examples as it allows patients to select appointments as per their routine, reduces wait time, improves accessibility, and is user-friendly. Care Visit Scheduler Care visit scheduler aids in online appointment bookings for patients. Patient Portal Examples 1.

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MedVA

DECEMBER 7, 2023

At MedVA, our highly trained virtual medical assistant can help efficiently organize patient appointments, send reminders, and handle rescheduling requests and missed appointment notifications, letting your team focus on providing quality care rather than managing complex schedules.

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The HIPAA Journal

MARCH 6, 2025

Consider a scenario where, in anticipation of receiving healthcare, Appellant provided her PII and billing information to Sandhills but never showed up for her appointment. The post Supreme Court Declines Petition to Take on Data Breach Case Against South Carolina FQHC appeared first on The HIPAA Journal.

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Arkenea

AUGUST 15, 2024

EMR software conveniently offers access to medical records, helps with appointments, and generates billing. With EMR API integration, organizations can streamline billing, appointment booking, and more such processes. Developers are required to adhere to HIPAA compliance during API integration. Here’s how it is done.

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DrChrono

APRIL 1, 2019

Now physician practices using DrChrono’s EHR platform can download Beam and immediately start seeing their patients via HD, HIPAA compliant video consults. Beam also offers free marketing materials and is a tool to both increase frequency and volume of appointments with existing patients and to grow a practice’s reach to new patients.

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CollaborateMD

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

Fewer No-Shows When patients don’t show up for their appointments, others miss out. Communication tools like automated appointment reminders can remedy this. They can prompt patients to arrive on time or reschedule their appointments if needed. You must adhere to regulations like HIPAA. The good news?

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ACI Medical & Dental School

MARCH 9, 2024

Scheduling patient appointments. Organizational skills to manage appointments, medical records, and administrative tasks efficiently. Ability to maintain confidentiality and adhere to HIPAA regulations. Attention to Detail: Precision in maintaining medical records, scheduling appointments, and handling documentation.

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Northwest Career College

JULY 27, 2024

Additionally, automated appointment scheduling systems can help manage appointments more efficiently, preventing long waits and double bookings. In addition, patient portals can be implemented to allow patients to access their health information, communicate with healthcare providers, and manage their appointments.

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Northwest Career College

OCTOBER 29, 2024

Handle Large Volume of Patient Scheduling Managing patient appointments is one of the most significant challenges for a medical administrative assistant. Did you know that 61% of patients skip their medical appointments due to scheduling hassles, according to the study? Dealing with last-minute cancellations or emergencies.

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Arkenea

JULY 12, 2024

A referral process involves obtaining patient information such as insurance details, and demographics; also scheduling appointments. For instance, some of the commonly used patient referral features are: Appointment Scheduling: Helps to schedule patient appointments directly with the recommended medical practitioner.

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Doximity

DECEMBER 20, 2022

Here’s what other pharmacists I spoke to have to say about using Doximity’s telepharmacy tools to serve our patients: “I use [Doximity] almost every day in clinic for my virtual appointments. pharmacists using Doximity's HIPAA-compliant telepharmacy suite: Doximity Dialer is free for all U.S. based pharmacists.

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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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Health Populi

SEPTEMBER 10, 2019

Using digital tech has improved consumers’ experiences with health care providers across a range of tasks: 53% told Philips it’s easier to schedule appointments, 47% think it’s easier to get test results, 42% receive appointment reminders, and 27% are able to monitor health indicators on their own.

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Patient Experience Collaboration Appointments Transfers 91

Valant

MARCH 1, 2024

Compliance with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act ( HIPAA ) and other laws/regulations is mandatory. In addition, complying with HIPAA protects your patients, your practice, and helps you avoid fines and penalties. Your EHR software can help with HIPAA compliance.

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CollaborateMD

JANUARY 31, 2024

Such software often includes features for appointment scheduling and patient management. Scheduling and Patient Follow-Up The software should let you schedule appointments, send reminders, and keep track of patient records. Following the Rules  It’s very important to follow health care rules, like HIPAA.

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Arkenea

OCTOBER 15, 2024

Better Patient Engagement With mobile EHR apps, patients have direct access to their medical records, lab results, and appointment schedules. They can engage in video consultations, ask questions, refill prescriptions, and receive reminders for upcoming appointments or medication refills. or GDPR in the EU.

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Arkenea

OCTOBER 16, 2024

This could be healthcare educational resources, appointment bookings, online consultations, referrals, etc. This includes the ADA (Americans with Disability Act), HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act), and the WCAG (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines).

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