The HIPAA Journal

MARCH 20, 2025

The HIPAA Journal has compiled healthcare data breach statistics from October 2009, when the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Office for Civil Rights (OCR) started publishing summaries of healthcare data breaches on its website. This page is regularly updated to reflect the latest healthcare data breach statistics.

Business Associate 110

Business Associate HIPAA Unit Organization and Environment Hospital 110

Electronic Health Reporter

SEPTEMBER 6, 2018

Better communication and overall patient care. This content is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. By Tim Mullahy, executive vice president, Liberty Center One. Remote monitoring. Smart sensors.

Communication 131

Communication Patient Care HIPAA 131

Valant

JUNE 2, 2024

While clinical roles focus on direct patient care, administrative roles are geared toward strategic decision-making and understanding sustainable growth. As a clinician, your primary focus is on patient care and therapeutic outcomes. Communication is also important.

Communication 102

Communication HIPAA Patient Care Scheduling 102

CollaborateMD

DECEMBER 10, 2024

By streamlining this process, providers can reduce administrative burdens, focus on patient care, and achieve faster reimbursements. Automated systems ensure compliance by following industry standards and HIPAA regulations throughout the claims process. Ensuring adherence to HIPAA compliance and other healthcare regulations.

Medication 52

Medication Billing Insurance HIPAA 52

CollaborateMD

JANUARY 3, 2024

In today’s digital age, medical billing software plays a vital role in streamlining the billing process and improving patient care. However, without proper measures in place, healthcare providers risk breaching patient confidentiality and devastating consequences. Healthcare is a favorite target for hackers.

HIPAA 52

HIPAA Billing Medication Best Practices 52

Arkenea

APRIL 8, 2025

The landscape of healthcare is constantly evolving, and with it, the need for efficient and innovative tools to manage patient care, streamline workflows, and meet regulatory compliance. This level of connectivity helps ensure that data flows effortlessly between labs, pharmacies, and other care providers.

Billing 52

Billing Scheduling Appointments Patient Care 52

Valant

MAY 2, 2024

Key Components of an Operating Budget Overhead costs are the ongoing expenses required to maintain a practice’s operations, excluding direct patient care costs. EHR systems handle administrative tasks, improve patient care coordination , and simplify compliance. The value an EHR provides outweighs the investment.

Documentation 102

Documentation Patient Care Billing Insurance 102

CollaborateMD

MARCH 20, 2025

It streamlines administrative tasks, offering tools to enhance operational efficiency and patient care. Here’s a breakdown of essential features of practice management systems : Patient Scheduling : Streamline efficient appointment booking while minimizing no-shows through automated reminders.

Appointments 52

Appointments Billing Scheduling HIPAA 52

Health Populi

FEBRUARY 5, 2020

The January 2020 Health Affairs published a paper on Primary Care Physicians’ Role in Coordinating Medical and Health-Related Social Needs in Eleven Countries. Sponsored by the Commonwealth Fund, the research found that, compared with primary care doctors in other countries, a large proportion of U.S. ” The U.S.

Long Term Care 144

Long Term Care Patient Advocacy Insurance HIPAA 144

EvidenceCare

APRIL 16, 2024

HIPAA regulations: Ensure patient privacy is protected throughout the documentation process. Federal Anti-Kickback Statute (AKS) & Stark Laws: These regulations prohibit financial incentives that could influence physician decision-making regarding patient care.

Documentation 130

Documentation Admissions Discharges Billing 130

MedVA

DECEMBER 7, 2023

With an influx of patients seeking last-minute appointments, increased administrative tasks, and the general chaos of the festive season, healthcare providers must find innovative solutions to manage the holiday rush efficiently. Streamlined communication improves patient satisfaction and reduces the stress on front desk staff.

Medical Assistant 52

Medical Assistant Medication Appointments Billing 52

Valant

JULY 5, 2024

Balancing the volume of patients and the diversity of cases along with the complexities of operational management and staff coordination requires well-defined practice policies. Implementing effective practice policies and choosing the right tools can help maintain success and ensure high-quality patient care.

Patient Satisfaction 52

Patient Satisfaction Billing Appointments HIPAA 52

Arkenea

MARCH 14, 2025

Login and registration can help patients create their own profile on the app and input any information that they need. However, any protected health information (PHI) that your app collects or stores needs to be safeguarded against malicious forces to remain compliant under HIPAA regulations.

EHR / EMR 52

EHR / EMR HIPAA Appointments Follow-Up 52

Valant

JUNE 19, 2024

It allows patients and providers to connect remotely, bridging geographical gaps and improving access to care. The concept of telemedicine dates back several decades, but recent advancements in digital communication hardware and software have revolutionized its implementation. HIPAA) when handling patient data across systems.

Triage 52

Triage Appointments HIPAA Hospital 52

MedVA

DECEMBER 7, 2023

Your staff should be focused on providing high-level, high-quality patient care. A MedVA Virtual Medical assistant can assist in replying to insurance companies, entering data, and freeing up valuable time for physicians to concentrate on patient care.

Medical Assistant 52

Medical Assistant Medication Appointments Follow-Up 52

Valant

MARCH 14, 2024

As practices scale up, they often encounter unique complexities in managing patient care, administrative tasks, and regulatory compliance. Electronic health record (EHR) systems provide benefits that can play a pivotal role in optimizing practice operations and improving patient care delivery.

Billing 52

Billing Communication Patient Care Scheduling 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.

Billing 52

Billing Patient Centered Care HIPAA Follow-Up 52

Arkenea

AUGUST 15, 2024

EMR API integration may be the key to achieve better communication between care providers, systems, and offer scalability. We will also dive into the process of EMR API integration in the later part of the article. This streamlines healthcare process, making it convenient for patients, thereby enhancing satisfaction rate. 2.

HIPAA 40

HIPAA Appointments EHR / EMR Billing 40

Ciox

AUGUST 21, 2023

Interoperability in healthcare ensures communication and exchange of information across disparate healthcare systems and technologies. By embracing interoperability, healthcare providers can enhance patient care, streamline operations, and foster innovation in the healthcare industry. What is Interoperability in Healthcare?

Collaboration 52

Collaboration Patient Safety Communication Patient Care 52

Northwest Career College

OCTOBER 21, 2024

From attending meetings to delivering presentations on patient care, quality, and efficiency, healthcare administrators have many responsibilities. Implementing strong communication and collaboration strategies is a good solution for healthcare administrators to manage a large and diverse workforce effectively.

Conflict Resolution 40

Conflict Resolution Patient Satisfaction Communication Scheduling 40

NHA Now

APRIL 29, 2020

I pride myself knowing that my patients are grateful for my companionship to them during their stay, taking care of their personal needs and listening to their problems. a patient care technician in Alabama. I also volunteered at the Hospice center, where I gained valuable experience caring for elderly patients.

Hospice 52

Hospice Patient Centered Care Communication Billing 52

Northwest Career College

JULY 27, 2024

Effective administrative practices in healthcare institutions include ensuring smooth operations, clear communication, and an open and welcoming environment. These factors all contribute positively to patient satisfaction. Here are some strategies that healthcare administrators can use to improve patient satisfaction.

Patient Satisfaction 40

Patient Satisfaction Appointments Communication Follow-Up 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.

HIPAA 40

HIPAA Follow-Up Best Practices Communication 40

Valant

APRIL 1, 2024

An EHR migration can sometimes turn into a nightmare despite careful planning. The transition from one electronic health record (EHR) system to another can be fraught with challenges, leading to disruptions in workflow, productivity, and patient care.

Documentation 52

Documentation Communication Collaboration HIPAA 52

Northwest Career College

OCTOBER 29, 2024

The most difficult part of this position is balancing all the tasks properly while maintaining excellent organization and patient care. Handle Large Volume of Patient Scheduling Managing patient appointments is one of the most significant challenges for a medical administrative assistant. Insurance management and billing.

Medical Administrative Assistant 40

Medical Administrative Assistant Medication Patient Records Appointments 40

Medical Advantage

MARCH 8, 2024

As a leading player in the healthcare technology market, athenahealth is committed to transforming patient care by streamlining administrative processes through its robust, cloud-based practice management software. This reduces the time spent on administrative tasks, leaving more time for patient care.

Billing 52

Billing Appointments Scheduling Patient Care 52

Valant

JULY 3, 2024

Integration with pharmacies ensures seamless communication and reduces manual errors. Communication: Secure messaging features allow therapists to collaborate with other providers, share treatment updates, and coordinate care. Security and Confidentiality: Protect patient privacy by adhering to HIPAA regulations.

Medication 52

Medication Documentation Collaboration Medical History 52

Mobius MD

JULY 15, 2024

The HIPAA-compliant AI tool was given only limited context from the patient’s EHR or previous draft messages. By streamlining relatively structured tasks like patient communication and clinical documentation, AI can decrease cognitive workload and free physicians to practice at the top of their license.

Documentation 52

Documentation HIPAA Medication Communication 52

Health Prime

JANUARY 24, 2024

Specifically, medical providers must invest in robust telehealth solutions to facilitate virtual consultations, remote patient monitoring, and seamless patient communication. The focus is shifting significantly from mere video consultations to comprehensive virtual care experiences.

Billing 52

Billing Communication Medication Appointments 52

Pulmonology Advisor - Practice Management

AUGUST 2, 2024

So, it will be exciting if we can use AI to let humans focus on things like communicating with patients, having difficult conversations, or doing complicated procedures. The massive size of these datasets makes them attractive cyberattack targets, posing a fresh challenge to HIPAA compliance.

HIPAA 52

HIPAA Insurance Collaboration Scheduling 52

Valant

APRIL 2, 2024

Understanding EHR Reporting Basics An electronic health record (EHR) streamlines data collection, access, and analysis, providing a comprehensive view of practice operations and patient care. Reporting features in EHRs empower practitioners to make informed decisions, identify improvement areas , and improve patient care quality.

Documentation 40

Documentation HIPAA Best Practices Patient Care 40

New York Medical Career Training Center

AUGUST 26, 2019

Patient Care Techniques, INCL. An exploration of nursing care skills, scanning ergonomics, patient confidentiality, and communication skills with hospital personnel as applied to all areas of sonography. HIPAA 10 Hours. CPR 90 Hours. Physics And Instrumentation 135 Hours.

Diagnostics 52

Diagnostics Medication Medical Terminology Tests 52

CollaborateMD

JANUARY 31, 2024

The added efficiency gives you more time for patient care and reduces administrative headaches.  This lets your team spend more time taking care of patients.  Following the Rules  It’s very important to follow health care rules, like HIPAA. It also makes sure claims are done the right way. 

Billing 52

Billing Medication Follow-Up Insurance 52

Arkenea

JANUARY 20, 2025

The highly contagious nature of the virus has led to doctors looking for other ways to treat the patients to minimize contact. Telemedicine is widely defined as the utilization of electronic communication, platforms, and software for patient checkups. This aim has made many practitioners turn towards telemedicine.

Communication 52

Communication Appointments Follow-Up HIPAA 52

Valant

JANUARY 30, 2024

Maintaining patient confidentiality is one of the most important responsibilities of a practice. Adhering to regulations—HIPAA is the most widely known—is one way to help ensure that confidentiality. A practice’s billing will need to align with all legal and regulatory requirements.

Billing 52

Billing Documentation Follow-Up Best Practices 52

Mobius MD

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

Avoid entering protected health information into a chatbot to ensure you stay HIPAA compliant when using ChatGPT or similar tools for healthcare. By using ChatGPT to understand the patient experience and develop effective communication strategies, you can approach sensitive conversations more empathetically and effectively.

Administrative Work 40

Administrative Work Communication Diagnostics HIPAA 40

CollaborateMD

JANUARY 5, 2024

According to EverHealth , one of the most important considerations is the software “must comply with healthcare regulations and standards, such as HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act) in the United States, to ensure patient data is protected and privacy is maintained.”

Billing 52

Billing Medication Follow-Up Insurance 52