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

Health Prime

The accuracy of medical coding is paramount for efficient revenue cycle management and ensuring adherence to the regulations governing the healthcare industry. Aspects to consider when choosing the right medical coding partner 1. Aspects to consider when choosing the right medical coding partner 1.

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Almost 500,000 Individuals Affected by Designed Receivable Solutions Data Breach

The HIPAA Journal

DRS said the types of data involved varied from individual to individual and may have included names, addresses, dates of birth, health insurance information, dates of service, and Social Security numbers.

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Phishers Gain Access to 23 L.A. County Department of Health Services Email Accounts

The HIPAA Journal

Los Angeles County Department of Health Services’ employees were targeted in a recent phishing campaign, and almost 2,800 Catholic Medical Center patients have been affected by a data breach at one of its vendors. diagnosis/condition, treatment, test results, medications), and/or health plan information.

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The Pace of Tech-Adoption Grows Among Older Americans, AARP Finds – But Privacy Concerns May Limit Adoption

Health Populi

About four in 10 people 50+ are interested in “purchasing” (the word used in the AARP survey) several digital health innovations: Communicating with a health care provider that you’ve taken a medication as prescribed. Reminding you when to take your medicine and which to take, and.

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Email Breach Affects 22,000 Ambulatory Surgery Center of Westchester Patients

The HIPAA Journal

Mobile Medical Response Warns Patients About PHI Breach Mobile Medical Response, a Michigan-based provider of medical transportation and ambulance services, has announced that there has been an impermissible disclosure of patient information at one of its business associates.

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Data Breaches Reported by Mystic Valley Elder Services & St. Anthony Regional Hospital

The HIPAA Journal

The data involved varied from individual to individual and may have included names, dates of birth, passport numbers, financial account numbers, payment card numbers, online credentials, taxpayer identification numbers, Social Security numbers, driver’s license numbers, health insurance information, and medical information.

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Long Island Plastic Surgical Group Confirms 161K-Record Data Breach

The HIPAA Journal

This appears to have been a cyberattack on his practice rather than through a business associate. On September 10, 2024, the affected clinics confirmed names, addresses, Social Security numbers, dates of birth, and health insurance information were involved. Leeman, M.D., The affected individuals have now been notified by mail.