The HIPAA Journal

APRIL 26, 2024

The outage has caused problems with prescription drug access, there are catastrophic billing and payment backlogs, and other problems stemming from the continued lack of access to Change Healthcare’s services.

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HIPAA Documentation Billing Medication 82

Health Prime

MARCH 6, 2024

Additionally, patients can address billing inquiries, view statements, and understand their financial responsibilities, promoting transparency in the billing process. Consequently, this reduces the likelihood of errors in documentation and ensures that the practice has the most up-to-date information.

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HIPAA Communication Billing Appointments 73

Arkenea

AUGUST 15, 2024

They store protected health information (PHI), and aid providers in documentation process. 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.

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HIPAA Appointments EHR / EMR Billing 40

Mobius MD

JANUARY 10, 2024

The Cure for ‘Documentitis’ Documentitis | noun 1: Inflammation caused by burdensome documentation requirements imposed by EMRs, billing systems, etc. Also See: “death by a thousand clicks” Like many doctors, you may suffer from an affliction so common it’s almost invisible: documentitis. See more patients?

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Documentation Medication EHR / EMR HIPAA 52

Valant

JULY 5, 2024

Streamline Documentation: Use digital forms and automated systems to collect patient information before their first visit. Patient Data Security: Telehealth platforms must comply with HIPAA and other regulations to ensure patient data is secure. Efficient RCM ensures timely billing, accurate coding, and maximized reimbursements.

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Patient Satisfaction Billing HIPAA Appointments 52

Northwest Career College

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

HIPAA provides standards for protecting patient information and requires healthcare providers to maintain patient information confidentially. In other words, as a dental administrative assistant, you will only be accessing information about a patient for scheduling, billing purposes, or any other reason listed as an administrative duty.

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Best Practices HIPAA Patient Records Documentation 40

The HIPAA Journal

JULY 9, 2024

Change Healthcare is still conducting the document review to determine exactly which individuals have had their data exposed or stolen, and notification letters are expected to be mailed on behalf of its clients by the end of the month.

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Triage HIPAA Documentation Billing 88

Valant

JANUARY 30, 2024

Data Collection and Documentation What’s involved in insurance audits varies. That is, because these systems automate reporting and documentation, the risk of errors is minimized. Adhering to regulations—HIPAA is the most widely known—is one way to help ensure that confidentiality.

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Billing Documentation Follow-Up Best Practices 52

Valant

MAY 2, 2024

These include increased productivity, reduced paperwork, accurate documentation , and enhanced data security. An EHR makes administrative tasks, such as appointment scheduling and billing, faster and easier. By leveraging technology, clinicians can deliver better patient care and optimize their financial performance.

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Documentation Patient Care Billing HIPAA 102

Valant

APRIL 2, 2024

An EHR that is specifically intended for behavioral health practices can offer important features, such as better clinical documentation, tailored billing functionality, and a high-quality patient portal. How intuitive is the user interface for clinical documentation and treatment plans?

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Billing Documentation Scheduling Communication 40

EvidenceCare

APRIL 16, 2024

This comprehensive guide provides hospital and revenue cycle leadership with vital insights on preparing for CERT audits and establishing processes for compliant documentation. This section delves into the specific criteria and expectations set by CERT audits, emphasizing the need for meticulous attention to detail and documentation accuracy.

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Documentation Admissions Discharges Billing 130

ACI Medical & Dental School

MARCH 9, 2024

Assisting with billing and coding , and updating electronic health records (EHR). Obtaining necessary documents from patients and preparing paperwork. Knowledge of medical billing and coding processes. Ability to maintain confidentiality and adhere to HIPAA regulations. Data entry accuracy and speed.

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Medical Secretary Medication Medical Terminology Problem Solving Skills 52

Valant

JULY 3, 2024

This can impact everything from scheduling and billing to patient care. Documentation Headaches An EHR system with limited clinical workflow support tools, such as documentation, can directly impact the quality of patient care. Security is also crucial for remaining in compliance with regulations such as HIPAA.

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Documentation Billing Patient Care Scheduling 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. Clinical Workflow Improvement EHR data can reveal gaps in care delivery, such as missed appointments or incomplete documentation.

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HIPAA Documentation Best Practices Appointments 40

CollaborateMD

AUGUST 5, 2024

One of the most effective is artificial intelligence medical billing. If you’re considering integrating AI into medical billing, keep reading to understand how it works. Then review best practices in implementing AI into medical billing. With AI medical billing, you can prevent these costly denials.

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Billing Medication Best Practices HIPAA 98

Valant

MARCH 14, 2024

Regulatory Compliance Any behavioral health practice must adhere to strict regulatory requirements, such as HIPAA and MIPS reporting, to ensure patient privacy and data security. In-house billing can boost efficiency, reduce spending, improve revenue streams, and simplify compliance—even with ever-evolving regulations.

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Billing Communication Patient Care Scheduling 52

Valant

JULY 3, 2024

Let’s delve into the key considerations: Medication Management EHR Requitements Documentation: EHRs should allow comprehensive documentation of medication-related information. Telehealth: Given the rise of teletherapy , EHRs should seamlessly incorporate virtual sessions, including video calls and secure document sharing.

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Medication Documentation Medical History Collaboration 52

Valant

MARCH 30, 2024

Complete and accurate documentation is a crucial part of the therapy intake process. A patient’s medical history, presenting concerns, treatment preferences, and any relevant psychosocial factors should all be documented. It ensures that important information is recorded for future reference and can be used as a baseline.

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Best Practices Medical History Communication Documentation 52

Valant

JULY 29, 2024

Altered mental status, unspecified (R41.82) is a billable ICD-10 diagnostic code under HIPAA regulations from October 1, 2020, to September 30, 2021. ICD-10 Code for Altered Mental Status In this blog post, Valant discusses the ICD-10 code for Altered Mental Status.

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Diagnostics HIPAA Insurance Medication 97

MedVA

DECEMBER 7, 2023

Streamline Administrative Tasks: Traditional administrative tasks, such as data entry, documentation, and billing, can be time-consuming and mentally draining for healthcare providers and administrative staff. A virtual medical assistant from MedVA can help improve efficiency in your office so you can focus on more important things.

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Medical Assistant Medication Appointments Follow-Up 52

Ciox

AUGUST 21, 2023

Interoperable medical devices can seamlessly communicate with EHRs, enabling the automatic exchange of patient data, real-time monitoring, and streamlined documentation. Why is Interoperability in Healthcare Important? Medical Devices Integration Medical devices integration bridges the gap between medical devices and EHR systems.

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Patient Safety Collaboration Communication HIPAA 52

Valant

AUGUST 2, 2024

Telehealth Capabilities HIPAA-compliant telehealth capabilities allow you to treat patients remotely in individual or group therapy sessions. Billing and Coding Support A good EHR can help you avoid common billing errors for a smoother, more dependable revenue cycle. Communication with patients is a key part of this.

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Billing Medical History HIPAA Documentation 90

Ciox

AUGUST 3, 2023

Improved coding accuracy ensures: Proper billing Reduced claim denials Optimized reimbursement Utilizing HIE data enables healthcare providers to conduct coding quality reviews more effectively. Quality improvement of clinical documentation. Revenue cycle optimization and expedited claims processing.

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Unit Organization and Environment Medical History Transfers Tests 40

Health Populi

NOVEMBER 12, 2019

At least 150 Google employees already have access to much of the data on tens of millions of patients, according to a person familiar with the matter and the documents.” Was this due to the growing experience and reporting of surprise medical bills? health care. Out-of-network costs?

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Collaboration Hospital HIPAA Best Practices 66

CareerStep

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

If you’ve ever considered a job in healthcare but don’t want to work directly with patients, medical billing and coding may be a good fit! Medical billing and coding professionals are aging out–as in retiring–and there aren’t enough qualified people to replace them. They’re used for billing and insurance reasons.

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Billing Medical Coding Medication Certification 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 Scheduling 52

MedAssistantEDU.org

SEPTEMBER 16, 2021

They must maintain privacy by following the HIPAA compliance guidelines. For this, the medical assistants will have to make an account on the NHA website to upload the documents to confirm eligibility. Confidentiality- Medical profession comes with a lot of personal data that should be kept confidential.

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Medical Assistant Certification Tests Customer Service 40

The HIPAA Journal

JULY 4, 2024

Gaia Software Gaia Software, a provider of electronic medical record and billing management software services to Americare Renal Center, has mailed notification letters to patients whose protected health information was compromised in a February 2024 cyberattack. Steps have since been taken to prevent similar incidents in the future.

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HIPAA Documentation Billing Diagnostics 85

Arkenea

JUNE 27, 2024

Reports say that medical errors are one of the leading causes of death, and electronic medical records leave little to no room for documentation errors. The HIPAA regulation mandates that all healthcare organizations must send claims electronically. Cloud-based EMR fits the bill aptly. Currently, around 77.8

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Acute Care EHR / EMR Documentation Hospital 52

Medical Advantage

MARCH 8, 2024

Practice management: Provides a single real-time medical billing dashboard to track all claim and appointment-related tasks, helping to maintain schedule density and optimize practice operations. athenaOne: Simplifies delivery of quality care with customizable documentation templates.

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Billing Appointments Scheduling Patient Care 52

Health Populi

JULY 1, 2019

This data would not go to waste and patients had a forum to act on their own desires to carefully document and share their experiences for the benefit of themselves and others. These interests, like many other battles being fought around the concepts contained in the Bill of Rights these days, can be complicated. Not really.

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Unit Organization and Environment Insurance Follow-Up HIPAA 86