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6 aspects to consider when choosing the right medical coding partner for your practice 

Health Prime

Opting for the correct coding partner holds the key to: Accurate reimbursement Streamlined billing processes Overall operational efficiency Beyond financial considerations, choosing the right coding partner allows providers to redirect their focus towards core competencies , confident that medical coding is in the hands of specialists.

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Healthcare Data Breach Statistics

The HIPAA Journal

MN Business Associate 190,000,000 Hacking/IT Incident 2 2015 Anthem Inc. CO Business Associate 14,782,887 Hacking/IT Incident 4 2024 Kaiser Foundation Health Plan, Inc. NY Health Plan 9,358,891 Hacking/IT Incident 10 2023 Perry Johnson & Associates, Inc.

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Understanding the Importance of HIPAA Compliance in Medical Billing Software 

CollaborateMD

In today’s digital age, medical billing software plays a vital role in streamlining the billing process and improving patient care. HIPAA compliance is a crucial aspect of any medical billing software. It will also help you ensure that the medical billing software you select is compliant with HIPAA requirements.

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The Ultimate HIPAA Compliance Checklist

Arkenea

Covered Entities (CE): These are involved in transmitting, storing, and creating ePHI, so they must follow HIPAA compliance rules. Business Associates (BA): These handle ePHI obtained from the covered entities, but don’t create medical data. Moving on, in times of emergencies it may not be possible to save all data.

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HIPAA Compliant Costs: A Complete Breakdown

Arkenea

In addition to protecting coverage, HIPAA aims to reduce the overall cost of healthcare and minimize administrative inefficiencies by standardizing electronic healthcare transactions, such as claims processing, eligibility verification, and billing.

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HIPAA Compliant API: A Complete Guide

Arkenea

Key Takeaways Healthcare developers must follow the three key HIPAA rules during API development: HIPAA security rule, privacy rule, and the breach notification rule. For example, providers may need API for automated appointment scheduling and bill payments to save their time and money. Key Rules for Developing a HIPAA API 1.

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The Complete Know How on EMR API Integration

Arkenea

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. This seamless flow of information allows providers to speed up treatment. Here’s how it is done.

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