The HIPAA Journal

MARCH 18, 2025

An amendment to the law has been signed by state governor Andy Beshear that narrows the scope of the law, exempting information collected by healthcare providers covered under HIPAA that maintain protected health information in compliance with the HIPAA Rules and other related regulations. 8 164.514(e).

HIPAA 67

HIPAA Documentation 67

The HIPAA Journal

MARCH 19, 2025

On January 14, 2025, an employee emailed a document to a personal email account. The post Email Account Breaches Reported by Access TeleCare & Madison County, MS appeared first on The HIPAA Journal. It is currently unclear how many individuals had their data exposed in the incident.

Documentation 70

Documentation HIPAA Insurance Medication 70

The HIPAA Journal

JULY 4, 2024

The HIPAA rules and regulations are the standards and implementation specifications adopted by federal agencies to streamline healthcare transactions and protect the privacy and security of individually identifiable health information. This guide explains why the HIPAA rules and regulations exist, what they consist of, and who they apply to.

HIPAA 56

HIPAA Business Associate Transfers Insurance 56

99MGMT

APRIL 4, 2024

HIPAA compliance is a necessity for both the medical practice and the patient. A HIPAA compliance checklist is vital to making sure the various components of compliance are considered and handled in an efficient manner.

HIPAA 58

HIPAA Medication Documentation 58

The HIPAA Journal

APRIL 1, 2025

Individuals who were sent a notification that they were affected by the data breach may submit a claim for reimbursement of documented losses incurred as a result of the data breach up to a maximum of $10,000. Million Data Breach Settlement appeared first on The HIPAA Journal. Under the terms of the settlement, a $3.15

HIPAA 54

HIPAA Documentation Billing Scheduling 54

Scrubs

AUGUST 22, 2023

They should also keep up with the latest healthcare IT news, including the HIPAA Journal , to make sure your system is up to date. Alert Affiliates and Business Partners Once you’ve gathered and documented all information regarding the attack, you will need to contact your business partners and the general public.

Follow-Up 240

Follow-Up Documentation HIPAA Patient Records 240

Arkenea

JULY 8, 2024

HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act) rules and regulations ensure that ePHI (Protected Health Information) is safe and secure from potential hackers. To comply with HIPAA regulations, CE and BA must adhere to certain requirements, and audit trail is one of them. Capture login, logout, and access to ePHI.

HIPAA 52

HIPAA Documentation Business Associate Best Practices 52

Mobius MD

JANUARY 17, 2025

Alternatively, some will explore the latest medical documentation assistance using AI-based medical scribe software. Using speech-to-text for mobile dictation can help healthcare providers eliminate hours of typing and improve documentation efficiency. Can I use my iPhone for medical dictation?

Medication 59

Medication HIPAA Documentation Medical Terminology 59

Health Prime

JANUARY 8, 2025

According to the American Association of Medical Audit Specialists (AAMAS) , a medical billing audit is a process to determine whether data is in a providers health record and by appropriate and referenced medical policies, documents, or support services listed on a providers bill. Check for upcoding, unbundling, or misuse of codes.

Billing 52

Billing Medication Follow-Up Documentation 52

Mobius MD

FEBRUARY 14, 2025

Mobile apps for physicians can enable communication with patients and other providers, enhance medical education, inform clinical decision-making, and streamline documentation. It offers HIPAA-compliant messaging, free digital faxing, and telehealth capabilities.

Medication 52

Medication HIPAA Documentation Communication 52

Mobius MD

MARCH 7, 2025

This article discusses three of the top HIPAA-compliant medical dictation apps in 2025. Speech-to-Text for Medical Documentation Speech-to-text technology has improved dramatically in the last fifteen years, prompting many doctors to reconsider dictation as the fastest way to take clinical notes.

Medication 52

Medication Documentation HIPAA Hospice 52

CollaborateMD

APRIL 3, 2025

Some of the key components of medical billing compliance include: Understanding and following medical billing regulations like HIPAA , Medicare guidelines , and the latest ICD-10 compliance requirements. Real-world example: A violation of HIPAA due to ignorance of the rules can result in fines of $141 $35,581. The result?

Billing 52

Billing Medication HIPAA Follow-Up 52

Healthcare Law Insights blog

JANUARY 15, 2025

This marks the first update to the HIPAA Security Rule since 2013. 1] The Proposed Rule applies to HIPAA-regulated entities, including Covered Entities such as health plans, healthcare clearinghouses, most healthcare providers, and their Business Associates. population. [1]

HIPAA 52

HIPAA Business Associate Follow-Up Documentation 52

The HIPAA Journal

JULY 4, 2024

The incident was detected on June 14, 2024, and attempts were made to retrieve the documents, but it was not possible to retrieve them all. The post PHI Exposed in Cyberattacks on Gaia Software & Pinnacle Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine Specialists appeared first on The HIPAA Journal.

Documentation 119

Documentation HIPAA Billing Insurance 119

The HIPAA Journal

MAY 2, 2024

If they were, class members can claim a cash payment of $50 and can claim up to $7,500 for documented expenses incurred as a result of the data breach, including 3 hours of lost time at $25 per hour, and any unreimbursed losses to identity theft and fraud.

Follow-Up 111

Follow-Up HIPAA Best Practices Documentation 111

Mobius MD

MARCH 21, 2025

Healthcare is using large language models (LLMs) to help physicians make decisions, streamline clinical documentation, diagnose medical images, and much more. For example, weve covered how clinicians use AI to streamline clinical documentation and how AI is transforming healthcare behind the scenes.

Documentation 59

Documentation Medication Diagnostics HIPAA 59

The HIPAA Journal

APRIL 26, 2024

Facilities that use Change Healthcare as their backbone to track services and claims have been unable to timely complete prior authorizations, confirm benefits, document and submit claims, and in some instances have even lost access to basic care IT infrastructure,” wrote the Attorneys General.

Documentation 113

Documentation HIPAA Billing Medication 113

Valant

AUGUST 2, 2024

Telehealth Capabilities HIPAA-compliant telehealth capabilities allow you to treat patients remotely in individual or group therapy sessions. Customizable Note Templates The ability to create and customize templates for intake, medical history, therapy notes , and progress notes helps save time and energy.

Billing 98

Billing Medical History HIPAA Collaboration 98

CollaborateMD

JANUARY 3, 2024

HIPAA compliance is a crucial aspect of any medical billing software. Understanding the importance of HIPAA compliance and implementing the necessary protocols helps healthcare providers avoid legal and financial repercussions. Within HIPAA, many rules dictate privacy, security, and confidentiality.

HIPAA 52

HIPAA Billing Medication Best Practices 52

CollaborateMD

DECEMBER 10, 2024

Reducing duplication errors in medical claims documentation. Automation enables the electronic submission of claims and supporting documents, allowing insurers to review and process claims more quickly. Automated systems ensure compliance by following industry standards and HIPAA regulations throughout the claims process.

Medication 52

Medication Billing Insurance HIPAA 52

Health Populi

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

The aspirational document sets out the mission that “every individual deserves the right to obtain health care that is comprehensive, equitable and compassionate.” Kudos to NABIP for developing this document and taking a leadership position in supporting health care as a civil right for all consumers, emerging as health citizens, in America.

Billing 141

Billing Insurance Hospital Documentation 141

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.

Triage 122

Triage HIPAA Documentation Billing 122

Valant

JULY 16, 2024

HIPAA regulates that therapy notes be stored separately from progress notes. Valant Can Help If you need a secure EHR that is HIPAA compliant to support all of your practice’s note-taking needs, check out Valant’s clinical documentation features.

Documentation 98

Documentation Appointments HIPAA Follow-Up 98

Health Prime

JUNE 13, 2024

Every code entered, every diagnosis documented, and every procedure billed must be meticulously coded to ensure proper reimbursement and compliance with regulations. Double-check documentation: Accurate coding begins with comprehensive documentation. Use code validation tools: Leverage technology to your advantage.

Billing 105

Billing Medical Coding Medication Best Practices 105

Mobius MD

APRIL 18, 2024

AI scribes are a technology solution that streamlines clinical documentation by transcribing a patient encounter to draft a structured clinical note automatically. Let’s look at some helpful suggestions compiled from providers already using AI scribes for clinical documentation. Are AI scribes HIPAA-compliant?

Documentation 59

Documentation HIPAA Medication Communication 59

19 Labs

JULY 8, 2024

This collaboration adds the ability to streamline how schools send and collect consent forms and other documents to the GALE platform. During the COVID-19 pandemic, WellCheck pivoted to utilize its cloud-based, HIPAA-compliant platform for wellness screenings.

HIPAA 90

HIPAA Diagnostics Medical History Communication 90

Electronic Health Reporter

OCTOBER 18, 2019

AristaMD, an innovative telehealth platform that delivers primary care providers timely and documented specialist insight, announced today the launch of an app allowing its providers to easily transfer images as part of the eConsult platform.

Transfers 79

Transfers HIPAA Documentation 79

The HIPAA Journal

OCTOBER 29, 2024

billion in net overpayments due to plan-submitted diagnoses that were not supported by documentation in enrollees’ medical records and concerns have been raised by oversight entities that MA companies are using HRA and HRA-type assessments to maximize their risk-adjusted payments rather than to improve the care provided to enrollees.

Follow-Up 109

Follow-Up Tests HIPAA Documentation 109

Mobius MD

JANUARY 1, 2025

Youve found the best EMR for your specialty and streamlined your documentation workflow. Knowing the right medical practice software tools – for scheduling, documentation, clinical decision support, and more – will make your life much easier. Subscribers also get access to Mobius MDs leading medical dictation tools.

Medication 52

Medication Scheduling Communication Documentation 52

Mobius MD

NOVEMBER 8, 2024

Automating Documentation – Medical documentation used to be one of the most time-consuming tasks for physicians. AI systems require vast amounts of patient information to function effectively, raising questions about how securely this data is stored and how to ensure HIPAA compliance.

Diagnostics 52

Diagnostics Medical History Administrative Work Vital Signs 52

The HIPAA Journal

MAY 2, 2024

The purpose of HIPAA compliance software is to provide a framework to guide a HIPAA-covered entity or business associate through the process of becoming HIPAA-compliant and ensuring continued compliance with HIPAA and HITECH Act Rules.

Tests 52

Tests HIPAA Business Associate Certification 52

The HIPAA Journal

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

An internal document containing patients’ names and email addresses was inadvertently emailed to other PMA patients as an attachment. The post Kaiser Permanente, Soliant Health & Potomac Medical Aesthetics Report Email Breaches appeared first on The HIPAA Journal.

Medication 87

Medication HIPAA Documentation 87

Health Prime

MARCH 6, 2024

Consequently, this reduces the likelihood of errors in documentation and ensures that the practice has the most up-to-date information. Moreover, patient portals adhere to stringent security and privacy standards, promoting compliance with regulations like the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA).

Communication 98

Communication HIPAA Billing Appointments 98

The HIPAA Journal

MARCH 6, 2025

Class members can claim up to $10,000 as reimbursement for documented expenses incurred as a result of the data breach. The stolen data related to customers who made purchases between June 6, 2017, and July 30, 2017, and included names, addresses, dates of birth, drivers license numbers, and other ID documents. million customers.

Follow-Up 66

Follow-Up Documentation HIPAA Scheduling 66

Healthcare Law Insights blog

DECEMBER 27, 2023

For years, law enforcement has bypassed traditional means of securing evidence by informal requests for documents from witnesses of crimes. At some point, that practice bled over into informal requests for healthcare providers’ documents, including documents reflecting protected health information (PHI).

HIPAA 64

HIPAA Documentation Best Practices Follow-Up 64

Valant

APRIL 17, 2024

If you’re struggling to manage the logistics of treatment plan documentation and wondering how you’ll cope in light of practice growth, be encouraged. Automated workflows and documentation tools. Because the organization spans multiple states, it’s difficult to document telehealth services consistently.

Documentation 102

Documentation Best Practices HIPAA Collaboration 102

Valant

MAY 2, 2024

These include increased productivity, reduced paperwork, accurate documentation , and enhanced data security. With automated features and customizable templates, clinicians can create thorough and accurate documentation with minimal effort, allowing them to focus more on patient care.

Documentation 102

Documentation Patient Care Billing Insurance 102