Northwest Career College

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

Patient confidentiality is a legal obligation and a basis for trust between patients and healthcare providers. Here are some best practices to guide you in effectively doing so as a dental administrative assistant. Ensure all electronic patient records are stored on password-protected systems for security.

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Valant

MARCH 30, 2024

Electronic health record (EHR) software systems offer various features designed to simplify intake procedures , such as electronic forms and automated workflows. These help practices collect and manage patient information more accurately and efficiently.

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Best Practices Medical History Communication Documentation 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. Therapy notes are a clinician’s private record of their patient encounters.

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HIPAA Documentation Appointments Insurance 98

Valant

JULY 5, 2024

Patient Data Security: Telehealth platforms must comply with HIPAA and other regulations to ensure patient data is secure. EHR Integration: An effective EHR system supports telehealth by maintaining consistent and accurate patient records across in-person and virtual visits, facilitating better continuity of care.

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Medical Advantage

APRIL 4, 2024

This broad category encompasses telehealth, telemedicine, and various digital healthcare solutions, aiming to create a seamless, comprehensive digital care plan for patients. This system stands out for its ability to support vital patient care while ensuring compliance with HIPAA regulations.

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Valant

APRIL 2, 2024

By prioritizing data privacy and security measures and implementing best practices for safeguarding sensitive patient information, practices can maintain the confidentiality of EHR data and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements such as HIPAA.

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Health Populi

MARCH 27, 2018

Here’s what we-know-we know about health care, privacy, and security: briefly, • HIPAA covers patients’ PHI that is held by covered entities and shared with contracted business associates. Amon the five industries they tracked, healthcare accounted for 1 in 4 total breaches in 2017, exposing over five million patient records.

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