The HIPAA Journal

MARCH 29, 2024

OCR recently announced that due to the impact of the Change Healthcare ransomware attack, the decision had been taken to investigate Change Healthcare promptly to establish whether it was compliant with the HIPAA Rules. pharmacies and serves 129 million patients. The recovery process has been slow for Change Healthcare.

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HIPAA Unit Organization and Environment Follow-Up Business Associate 95

Valant

MAY 2, 2024

By leveraging technology, clinicians can deliver better patient care and optimize their financial performance. An EHR makes administrative tasks, such as appointment scheduling and billing, faster and easier. The value an EHR provides outweighs the investment.

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Documentation Patient Care Billing Insurance 102

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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Patient Satisfaction Billing HIPAA Appointments 52

Northwest Career College

OCTOBER 29, 2024

Insurance and Billing Issues The medical administrative assistant handles insurance claims and billing. You had better ensure the proper billing codes are employed, claims are submitted correctly, and payments arrive on time. Insurance management and billing. Maintain accurate patient records.

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Medical Administrative Assistant Medication Patient Records Appointments 40

Arkenea

AUGUST 15, 2024

EMR software conveniently offers access to medical records, helps with appointments, and generates billing. EMR API integration acts as a gamechanger for the electronic medical records software. With EMR API integration, organizations can streamline billing, appointment booking, and more such processes.

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HIPAA Appointments EHR / EMR Billing 40

Arkenea

DECEMBER 2, 2024

Educational resources Impact of Patient Portal on Healthcare Organizations 1. Minimal Human Error Patient portal software reduces human errors by automating medical data management and administrative tasks. Healthcare staff no longer have to write patients’ information and fill out their forms.

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HIPAA Appointments Scheduling Tests 52

Northwest Career College

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

Importance of Confidentiality Laws such as the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act protect patient confidentiality. HIPAA provides standards for protecting patient information and requires healthcare providers to maintain patient information confidentially.

Best Practices 40

Best Practices HIPAA Patient Records Documentation 40

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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HIPAA Follow-Up Best Practices Communication 40

Medical Advantage

MARCH 8, 2024

Here’s a brief overview of athenahealth features for each platform: Electronic health record s (EHR): Improves clinical outcomes in practices and hospitals, where healthcare providers can view their daily operations through the lens of a robust EHR service. One of the standout features of athenaClinicals is its intuitive interface.

Billing 52

Billing Appointments Scheduling Patient Care 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. For example, analyzing financial data within the EHR can help practices optimize billing processes.

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HIPAA Documentation Best Practices Appointments 40

Pulmonology Advisor - Practice Management

AUGUST 2, 2024

And I think people will be happier doing those things instead of digging through a confusing medical record.” For example, instead of hiring a billing specialist and also a scheduler, they might hire an AI biller and scheduler for a fraction of the price,” he said. “It’s

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HIPAA Insurance Collaboration Scheduling 52

Valant

MARCH 30, 2024

While EHR systems features vary across vendors, many allow you to access patient records, including intake forms, assessments, and treatment plans in one place. Some even integrate the entire patient intake process, from prospective patient management , to intake paperwork, to scheduling, and all the way through to billing.

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Best Practices Medical History Communication Documentation 52

Ciox

AUGUST 3, 2023

This fragmentation poses a significant challenge for healthcare providers striving to deliver patient-centric care. Missed Opportunities: Critical medical insights may remain hidden within the siloed data, leading to missed opportunities for accurate diagnoses and timely patient interventions.

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Unit Organization and Environment Medical History Transfers Tests 40

Arkenea

OCTOBER 15, 2024

Having patient records and important data on their mobile device empowers them to offer timely and accurate care, regardless of location. Increased Efficiency and Productivity Mobile EHR apps streamline routine tasks such as patient scheduling, charting, prescription writing, and billing. or GDPR in the EU.

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Tests Medical History HIPAA Best Practices 52

The HIPAA Journal

DECEMBER 14, 2022

It has been several years since new HIPAA regulations have been signed into law, but HIPAA changes in 2022 are expected. The last update to the HIPAA Rules was the HIPAA Omnibus Rule in 2013, which introduced new requirements mandated by the Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health (HITECH) Act.

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HIPAA Business Associate Appointments Transfers 124