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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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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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HIPAA Violation Cases

The HIPAA Journal

Since then, OCR has been cracking down on entities that have failed to provide individuals with timely access to their medical records. State Attorneys General can also impose financial penalties on HIPAA-covered entities and business associates for violations of the HIPAA Rules.

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The Complete Know How on EMR API Integration

Arkenea

EMR (Electronic Medical Records) are the backbone of healthcare organizations. 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.

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UnitedHealth Group Confirms Data Stolen in Change Healthcare Ransomware Attack

The HIPAA Journal

The AHA explained in the letter that Change Healthcare is a covered entity and, as such, has a duty to notify OCR and the affected individuals about any data breach, even in cases where Change Healthcare acts as a business associate. We are committed to providing relief for people affected by this malicious attack on the U.S.

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Oregon Health & Science University Pays $200,000 Penalty for HIPAA Right of Access Failure

The HIPAA Journal

Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU) has been ordered to pay a $200,000 civil monetary penalty for failing to provide timely access to a patient’s full medical records. The initial request for those records was faxed to OHSU on April 24, 2019. Via its vendor, Diversified Business Services Inc.,

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New HIPAA Regulations in 2022-2023

The HIPAA Journal

As part of efforts to tackle the opioid crisis, the HHS is considering changes to both HIPAA and 42 CFR Part 2 regulations that serve to protect the privacy of substance abuse disorder patients who seek treatment at federally assisted programs to improve the level of care that can be provided. 21 st Century Cures Act.

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