Healthcare Law Insights blog

DECEMBER 27, 2023

For years, law enforcement has bypassed traditional means of securing evidence by informal requests for documents from witnesses of crimes. At some point, that practice bled over into informal requests for healthcare providers’ documents, including documents reflecting protected health information (PHI).

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Mobius MD

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

Email newsletters for primary care physicians are a great way to stay current with the latest news, research, and medical best practices. Here are some recent topics: “Two ways to address difficult emotions in the exam room” “Three myths about HIPAA” “The No.

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Valant

APRIL 17, 2024

However, managing these plans at scale is a complex task that often creates headaches for clinicians and directors in large outpatient behavioral health practices. If you’re struggling to manage the logistics of treatment plan documentation and wondering how you’ll cope in light of practice growth, be encouraged.

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Valant

JULY 5, 2024

Streamline Documentation: Use digital forms and automated systems to collect patient information before their first visit. Patient Data Security: Telehealth platforms must comply with HIPAA and other regulations to ensure patient data is secure.

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EvidenceCare

APRIL 16, 2024

This comprehensive guide provides hospital and revenue cycle leadership with vital insights on preparing for CERT audits and establishing processes for compliant documentation. This section delves into the specific criteria and expectations set by CERT audits, emphasizing the need for meticulous attention to detail and documentation accuracy.

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Valant

JANUARY 30, 2024

Common audit requirements help providers maintain practices that align with the highest standards of care. Data Collection and Documentation What’s involved in insurance audits varies. Typically, auditors review clinical and financial data during mental health practice audits.

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Valant

APRIL 2, 2024

Performance Reporting: The ability to focus on metrics such as patient retention, insurance aging, and billing documentation status goes a long way towards practice efficiency. Clinical Workflow Improvement EHR data can reveal gaps in care delivery, such as missed appointments or incomplete documentation.

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Valant

APRIL 1, 2024

Compliance Furthermore, adherence to regulatory requirements and best practices is a need throughout any EHR migration. Practices must ensure compliance with HIPAA regulations and other industry standards to protect patient data privacy and security during the migration process.

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The HIPAA Journal

MAY 2, 2023

Established in 2013, the event is observed on the first Thursday of May with the goal of improving awareness of the importance of creating complex and unique passwords and adopting password best practices to keep sensitive information private and confidential.

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Coronis Health

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

This means it’s important to find a medical billing company that has coding expertise in your type of practice. They’ll have a better knowledge of your specialty’s requirements for documentation, coding, compliance, and more.

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Health Populi

NOVEMBER 12, 2019

At least 150 Google employees already have access to much of the data on tens of millions of patients, according to a person familiar with the matter and the documents.” I’ve pointed to the Dignity Health campaign #HelloHumanKindness as a best practice communications and branding strategy for helping heal healthcare.

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CollaborateMD

AUGUST 5, 2024

Then review best practices in implementing AI into medical billing. This ensures that documentation is compliant. As a result, the technology is subject to HIPAA compliance rules. The solution you select must be HIPAA compliant. Sometimes, the data output by other systems in your practice has a unique format.

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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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