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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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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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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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What Are HIPAA Compliant Storage Requirements?

Electronic Health Reporter

The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) is US legislation that was signed into law by President Bill Clinton in 1996. This content is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter.

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HIPAA Compliant Costs: A Complete Breakdown

Arkenea

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. HIPAA compliance costs can greatly vary depending on the kind of application you’re developing.

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HIPAA Rules and Regulations

The HIPAA Journal

In 1996, Congress passed the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act ( HIPAA ) with the objective of reforming the health insurance industry. only bill patients directly), they do not qualify as a covered entity and do not have to comply with the HIPAA rules and regulations. What are Covered Entities?

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The Ultimate HIPAA Compliance Checklist

Arkenea

Covered entities include health insurance companies, health plans, healthcare programs by the government, healthcare providers, and healthcare clearinghouses. Business Associates (BA): These handle ePHI obtained from the covered entities, but don’t create medical data.

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