The HIPAA Journal

MAY 2, 2024

Hackers gained access to the BioPlus network for more than 2 weeks between October and November 2021, and potentially stole names, dates of birth, contact information, health insurance information, prescription information, and Social Security numbers. The maximum claim permitted depends on whether Social Security numbers were compromised.

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HIPAA Follow-Up Best Practices Documentation 89

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. Increased denials: Insurance companies are quick to deny claims with coding errors. Double-check documentation: Accurate coding begins with comprehensive documentation.

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Billing Medical Coding Medication Best Practices 88

Scrubs

AUGUST 22, 2023

Just this year alone, we’ve seen some of the largest and most alarming healthcare data breaches in history, including those related to the American Medical Collection Agency, insurer Dominion National, and Inmediata Health Group, just to name a few. The team will be responsible for updating and managing your facility’s cybersecurity system.

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Follow-Up Documentation HIPAA Patient Records 246

MedCerts

APRIL 8, 2024

MS 2000: Microsoft Office Series I: This two-week course focuses on creating, editing and enhancing Word and Excel documents. The course concludes with HIPAA rules, drug regulations and legal ethics. You’ll also learn to analyze data and perform calculations. Why Should You Become a Medication Care Coordinator?

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Medication Medical Administrative Assistant Medical Terminology HIPAA 75

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.

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Best Practices HIPAA Patient Records Documentation 40

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.

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Triage HIPAA Documentation Billing 88

Valant

MAY 2, 2024

There are a number of factors to consider, such as service fees, patient volume, and reimbursement rates from insurance providers. Examples of overhead costs include rent, utilities, insurance premiums, administrative salaries, and software subscriptions. An operating budget has fixed, variable, and isolated costs.

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Documentation Patient Care Billing HIPAA 102

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).

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Valant

JULY 29, 2024

Altered mental status, unspecified (R41.82) is a billable ICD-10 diagnostic code under HIPAA regulations from October 1, 2020, to September 30, 2021. This code is acceptable to insurers when used to describe a marked change in mental health status not attributable to other factors. Clinicians should only use the R41.82

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Diagnostics HIPAA Insurance Medication 97

Arkenea

AUGUST 15, 2024

They store protected health information (PHI), and aid providers in documentation process. An EMR API integration involves linking in-house EMR to third-party services such as insurance management, billing portals, appointment booking platforms and more. Developers are required to adhere to HIPAA compliance during API integration.

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HIPAA Appointments EHR / EMR Billing 40

Valant

APRIL 17, 2024

Not only is it a map for treating a client, it is necessary for compliance with insurance and governmental mandates. 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.

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Documentation HIPAA Best Practices Collaboration 102

Valant

MAY 3, 2024

Several forms, such as HIPAA and TCPA forms, are legally required. Self-pay fees for your most used insurance codes should be included, and you should reiterate your cancellation and no-show fees here. Release of Information (HIPAA) Form This is also known as the Notice of Privacy Practices form and is required by federal law.

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HIPAA Appointments Insurance Communication 52

Valant

JANUARY 30, 2024

External Audit Requirements In the behavioral health field, audits involve a comprehensive examination of a practice’s compliance with regulations and standards, such as those from states and insurance providers. Compliance with audit requirements fosters trust and credibility with patients, insurers, and regulatory bodies.

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Billing Documentation Follow-Up Best Practices 52

EvidenceCare

APRIL 16, 2024

This comprehensive guide provides hospital and revenue cycle leadership with vital insights on preparing for CERT audits and establishing processes for compliant documentation. This section delves into the specific criteria and expectations set by CERT audits, emphasizing the need for meticulous attention to detail and documentation accuracy.

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Valant

APRIL 2, 2024

An EHR that is specifically intended for behavioral health practices can offer important features, such as better clinical documentation, tailored billing functionality, and a high-quality patient portal. How intuitive is the user interface for clinical documentation and treatment plans? How does the EHR handle insurance and billing?

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Billing Documentation Scheduling Communication 40

Arkenea

AUGUST 16, 2024

So, to avoid this, regulatory bodies have implemented regulations such as HIPAA, FDA, HITRUST, FHIR, and more. In total, more than two million individuals had their Personal Health Information (PHI) compromised, which included names, addresses, Social Security numbers, insurance details, and medical history.

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HIPAA Patient Records Clinical Operations Medical History 52

Valant

MARCH 30, 2024

Complete and accurate documentation is a crucial part of the therapy intake process. A patient’s medical history, presenting concerns, treatment preferences, and any relevant psychosocial factors should all be documented. These can include fields for demographic information, medical history, insurance details, and consent forms.

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Best Practices Medical History Communication Documentation 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. Clinical Workflow Improvement EHR data can reveal gaps in care delivery, such as missed appointments or incomplete documentation.

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HIPAA Documentation Best Practices Appointments 40

Healthcare Law Insights blog

MARCH 7, 2024

The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) sets the national standard for protecting patient health information. AI promises more accurate diagnoses, personalized treatments, and improved patient outcomes. However, AI’s need for large datasets to train algorithms can complicate privacy matters.

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Diagnostics HIPAA Patient Safety Insurance 52

Arkenea

JULY 12, 2024

A referral process involves obtaining patient information such as insurance details, and demographics; also scheduling appointments. Plus, the system displays completed patient forms and sends alerts if some documents are missing or lacking certain data. A patient needs a referral before getting medical care from any other physician.

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Medication Follow-Up Appointments Tests 52

ACI Medical & Dental School

MARCH 9, 2024

Recording important patient information, including insurance information. Obtaining necessary documents from patients and preparing paperwork. Ability to maintain confidentiality and adhere to HIPAA regulations. Attention to Detail: Precision in maintaining medical records, scheduling appointments, and handling documentation.

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Medical Secretary Medication Medical Terminology Problem Solving Skills 52

Arkenea

AUGUST 15, 2024

So, to avoid this, regulatory bodies have implemented regulations such as HIPAA, FDA, HITRUST, FHIR, and more. In total, more than two million individuals had their Personal Health Information (PHI) compromised, which included names, addresses, Social Security numbers, insurance details, and medical history.

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HIPAA Patient Records Clinical Operations Medical History 40

MedVA

DECEMBER 7, 2023

Streamline Administrative Tasks: Traditional administrative tasks, such as data entry, documentation, and billing, can be time-consuming and mentally draining for healthcare providers and administrative staff. A virtual medical assistant from MedVA can help improve efficiency in your office so you can focus on more important things.

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Medical Assistant Medication Appointments Follow-Up 52

Northwest Career College

APRIL 19, 2024

Medical billing software streamlines the billing process, from generating invoices to contacting insurance companies. Billers can create customized billing documents using Kareo’s flexible templates, including standard invoice forms to tailor your statements and invoices to the specifics of your practice.

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Billing Medication Documentation HIPAA 40

Relias

AUGUST 12, 2023

Respondents also commented that credentialing is important from a liability perspective, as it documents that health centers are carrying out their due diligence when hiring new healthcare practitioners. Quality improvement Quality improvement programs include the internal efforts to improve the quality of clinical care.

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Documentation HIPAA Medication Continuing Education 52

Doximity

DECEMBER 20, 2022

I use it regularly for faxing prior authorizations and clinical documents to insurance companies as well as calling patients when working remotely.” pharmacists using Doximity's HIPAA-compliant telepharmacy suite: Doximity Dialer is free for all U.S. Jordan Orofino, PharmD, Chicago, IL To sum up, here are the benefits for U.S.

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Follow-Up Appointments Documentation HIPAA 52

Ciox

AUGUST 21, 2023

Streamlining administrative processes: Efficient data exchange simplifies administrative tasks, such as processing insurance claims and minimizing paperwork, leading to reduced healthcare costs. Interoperability in healthcare refers to the secure exchange of health information between different healthcare systems, applications, and devices.

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Patient Safety Collaboration Communication HIPAA 52

Health Populi

MAY 30, 2018

These concerns fall into the buckets of health insurance coverage, or lack thereof; insurance denials; affordability for the breakthrough therapies; and, potential risks of future denials for insurance based on the patient’s personalized genomic or other health data.

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Insurance HIPAA Tests Diagnostics 69

Health Populi

FEBRUARY 8, 2021

Secure health data (updating privacy/HIPAA). The Manatt document is a wonderful example of a company’s clear articulation of values and corporate social responsibility in an era of declining trust between citizens and institutions, found in the 2021 Edelman Trust Barometer. Help our children achieve their potential.

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Long Term Care HIPAA Diagnostics Documentation 133

Valant

MARCH 14, 2024

EHRs streamline these tasks by automating routine, repetitive processes such as appointment scheduling , patient communications, and insurance claims processing. Regulatory Compliance Any behavioral health practice must adhere to strict regulatory requirements, such as HIPAA and MIPS reporting, to ensure patient privacy and data security.

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Billing Communication Patient Care Scheduling 52

MedVA

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

A medical virtual assistant is someone who works from a remote location and can help you with everyday jobs like communicating with clients, sending out invoices, and typing up documents. Here at MedVA, you can hire the most highly qualified VAs who have also been trained in HIPAA compliance.

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Medication Medical Assistant Follow-Up HIPAA 52

The HIPAA Journal

APRIL 23, 2024

Background to the HIPAA Privacy Rule to Support Reproductive Health Care Privacy HIPAA already contains provisions that restrict and prevent certain uses and disclosures of protected health information, including information related to reproductive healthcare; however, since the overturning of Roe v.

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HIPAA Follow-Up Patient Records Medication 81

Health Populi

MARCH 2, 2021

But another patient side-effect of COVID-19 has been the digital transformation of many patients , documented by data gathered by Rock Health and Stanford Center for Digital Health and analyzed in their latest report explaining how the public health crisis accelerated digital health “beyond its years,” noted in the title of the report.

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Follow-Up Insurance Hospital Medication 174

Ciox

AUGUST 3, 2023

Healthcare providers can securely share medical records, test results, and treatment summaries with patients, other healthcare facilities, insurance companies, and legal entities. Quality improvement of clinical documentation. Release of Information (ROI) Management HIE simplifies release of information to authorized parties.

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Unit Organization and Environment Medical History Transfers Tests 40

Health Populi

NOVEMBER 12, 2019

At least 150 Google employees already have access to much of the data on tens of millions of patients, according to a person familiar with the matter and the documents.” ” While Google is a well-known brand and customer experience for most people, Ascension Health may not be as familiar an organization. health care.

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Collaboration Hospital HIPAA Best Practices 66

Valant

AUGUST 2, 2024

In addition, it’s important to be able to obtain prior authorization from insurance and track prescription statuses. Telehealth Capabilities HIPAA-compliant telehealth capabilities allow you to treat patients remotely in individual or group therapy sessions. Communication with patients is a key part of this.

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Billing Medical History HIPAA Documentation 90

Health Populi

JULY 15, 2018

I scanned the cover of this document, shown here, advising me of, “New privacy rules mean you’re (“I’m”) in control of your (“My”) data. Health Populi’s Hot Points: As I was reviewing the 2018 Ponemon data breach study, I received a brochure in the mail from a bank I deal with, NatWest.

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