The HIPAA Journal

APRIL 29, 2025

The review of the account confirmed it contained names, addresses, birth dates, Social Security numbers, drivers license and other ID numbers, financial information, and limited health and health insurance information related to treatment and prescriptions. The breach was reported to the Maine Attorney General as affecting 5,971 individuals.

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Arkenea

MARCH 31, 2025

HIPAA compliance costs can greatly vary depending on the kind of application you’re developing. Developing a healthcare application that complies with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) is essential for safeguarding sensitive patient information and adhering to legal standards.

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The HIPAA Journal

MAY 2, 2024

Hackers gained access to the BioPlus network for more than 2 weeks between October and November 2021, and potentially stole names, dates of birth, contact information, health insurance information, prescription information, and Social Security numbers.

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Health Prime

JUNE 13, 2024

Consequences of coding errors for your practice : Payment delays: Incorrect codes can lead to delays in insurance companies’ payments, disrupting cash flow and affecting the financial stability of healthcare providers. Increased denials: Insurance companies are quick to deny claims with coding errors.

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Health Prime

JANUARY 22, 2025

Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) released a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) to modify the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) Security Rule of 1996. This is the first HIPAA Security rule update since 2013. Review the full NPRM on the HHS website.

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Arkenea

JULY 8, 2024

HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act) rules and regulations ensure that ePHI (Protected Health Information) is safe and secure from potential hackers. To comply with HIPAA regulations, CE and BA must adhere to certain requirements, and audit trail is one of them. Capture login, logout, and access to ePHI.

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CollaborateMD

JANUARY 3, 2024

HIPAA compliance is a crucial aspect of any medical billing software. Understanding the importance of HIPAA compliance and implementing the necessary protocols helps healthcare providers avoid legal and financial repercussions. Within HIPAA, many rules dictate privacy, security, and confidentiality.

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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 Follow-Up 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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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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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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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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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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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.

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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.

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Best Practices HIPAA Patient Records Documentation 40

Arkenea

APRIL 10, 2025

Faster TimetoMarket In a health insurance policy management system project, a client achieved a fourmonth launch timeline by outsourcing development and QA to a dedicated vendor. This rapid turnaround was possible due to the vendors agile processes, continuous integration pipelines, and prebuilt compliance frameworks for HIPAA and GDPR.

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Tests Communication Documentation Follow-Up 52

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.

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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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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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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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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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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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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.

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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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Health Prime

MARCH 13, 2025

With the expansion of digital healthcare information systems, security and regulatory compliancesuch as HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act) have become not only best practices but also legal requirements. We are HIPAA-compliant. They invest in the latest technology and infrastructure.

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Valant

APRIL 21, 2025

These controls allow practices to create granular permission levels, ensuring staff members can access exactly what they need for their roles, while protecting sensitive information. For example, staff members who handle billing need insurance information, but not detailed clinical notes.

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HIPAA Patient Records Best Practices Documentation 71

Arkenea

APRIL 8, 2025

Security: Protecting Patient Data Given the sensitivity of health information, security is paramount: HIPAA Compliance: Ensuring all data exchanges meet the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act requirements for privacy and security. Best Practices for Implementing Medical Device Integration 7.1

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