Pulmonology Advisor - Practice Management

MAY 17, 2024

An update to the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) Security Rule is now underway with new cybersecurity requirements. In addition, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is issuing new guidance for health care providers to help better prepare them on how best to respond to cyber threats.

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HIPAA Hospital Insurance Best Practices 52

Valant

JULY 16, 2024

What’s the difference between them, and is your practice compliant with the privacy regulations for each type? Failing to follow best practices for therapy notes and progress notes can have legal and professional repercussions. HIPAA regulates that therapy notes be stored separately from progress notes.

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HIPAA Documentation Appointments Follow-Up 98

CollaborateMD

AUGUST 5, 2024

Then review best practices in implementing AI into medical billing. An analysis by KFF found that insurance denial rates could be as high as 49%. As a result, the technology is subject to HIPAA compliance rules. The solution you select must be HIPAA compliant. Compliance requirements apply to AI’s use of PHI.

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Billing Medication Best Practices HIPAA 98

Valant

MARCH 30, 2024

Electronic forms allow practices to collect patient information digitally. These can include fields for demographic information, medical history, insurance details, and consent forms. EHRs play a crucial role in safeguarding patient privacy with security measures such as encryption, access controls, and secure messaging.

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Best Practices Medical History Communication Documentation 52

CollaborateMD

DECEMBER 6, 2024

Challenges of Healthcare Claims Processing A medical claim is a request made by a healthcare provider to insurance companies (payer) to receive reimbursement for services rendered. It hinges on streamlined healthcare operations, including how your medical practice handles insurance claims. Easy, right? Claims scrubbing.

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Medication Billing Patient Satisfaction Best Practices 52

Valant

JUNE 2, 2024

You’ll also be responsible for ensuring that your practice is HIPAA compliant. Look for EHR and other tech solutions that allow you to maintain strong HIPAA compliance and protections for PHI. This includes monitoring patient outcomes, implementing best practices, and seeking feedback from patients and staff.

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HIPAA Communication Scheduling Patient Care 102

Arkenea

OCTOBER 16, 2024

Healthcare website accessibility tools and best practices help hospitals to up their accessibility game and design a compliant site for users. It also highlights best practices for accessibility, along with tips on how to make an accessible healthcare website. percent were non-compliant.

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Best Practices Tests Communication Hospital 84

EvidenceCare

APRIL 16, 2024

Traditional Medicare vs. Medicare Advantage vs commercial insurance). HIPAA regulations: Ensure patient privacy is protected throughout the documentation process. This helps reduce anxiety and allows staff to practice their responses. Hospitals need to be aware of these state-specific rules as well.

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Documentation Admissions Discharges Billing 130

Valant

APRIL 17, 2024

Not only is it a map for treating a client, it is necessary for compliance with insurance and governmental mandates. However, managing these plans at scale is a complex task that often creates headaches for clinicians and directors in large outpatient behavioral health practices.

Documentation 102

Documentation HIPAA Best Practices Collaboration 102

Northwest Career College

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

Here are some best practices to guide you in effectively doing so as a dental administrative assistant. Importance of Confidentiality Laws such as the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act protect patient confidentiality.

Best Practices 40

Best Practices HIPAA Patient Records Documentation 40

Valant

JANUARY 30, 2024

External Audit Requirements In the behavioral health field, audits involve a comprehensive examination of a practice’s compliance with regulations and standards, such as those from states and insurance providers. Common audit requirements help providers maintain practices that align with the highest standards of care.

Billing 52

Billing Documentation Follow-Up Best Practices 52

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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Billing HIPAA Patient Centered Care Follow-Up 52

Health Populi

NOVEMBER 12, 2019

” The last paragraph of the press release states: “All work related to Ascension’s engagement with Google is HIPAA compliant and underpinned by a robust data security and protection effort and adherence to Ascension’s strict requirements for data handling.” health care.

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Collaboration Hospital HIPAA Best Practices 66

Arkenea

OCTOBER 15, 2024

Table of Contents Why Mobile EHR Applications Essential Features of Mobile EHR Applications Challenges in Mobile EHR Application Development Best Practices in Mobile EHR Application Development Role of Custom Development in Mobile EHR Applications Why Mobile EHR Applications? Best Practices in Mobile EHR Application Development 1.

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Tests Medical History HIPAA Best Practices 52

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. Data Visualization: Visual representations of data, such as charts, graphs, and dashboards, enhance the accessibility and interpretability of EHR data.

HIPAA 40

HIPAA Documentation Best Practices Appointments 40

Intercoast

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

In California, counselors must comply with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and the Confidentiality of Medical Information Act. Ongoing Education : Counselors should pursue continuous education to stay informed about best practices in ethical counseling and cultural competence.

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Continuing Education Best Practices Collaboration Follow-Up 52

Ciox

JULY 20, 2023

Healthcare organizations must adhere to strict data privacy regulations such as: The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) These regulations ensure that patient data is handled securely and confidentially, minimizing the risk of unauthorized access or data breaches.

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Discharges HIPAA Admissions Medical Assistant 52

Health Populi

JUNE 25, 2024

Richard: Our healthcare system is a complex dance between Payers (Insurance Companies) and Providers (Doctors, Hospitals, and in the case of Amedisys – Home Health, Hospice, and Palliative Care.) will HIPAA be enough to assure the privacy of patients’ PHI in an AI-driven environment? In the U.S.,

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Follow-Up HIPAA Patient Safety Hospital 62