The HIPAA Journal

APRIL 29, 2025

AllCare Plus Pharmacy LLC – was filed in the Suffolk County Superior Court of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts over the data breach, claiming the data breach occurred due to the failure to implement appropriate cybersecurity measures and follow industry standard security best practices.

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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.

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CollaborateMD

APRIL 3, 2025

” With all of these concerns, it’s vital that providers and billing departments understand and follow the key elements of proper medical billing compliance to run a successful practice. Following health insurance policies and procedures. ” “Do I have all the correct patient information?” The result?

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Arkenea

MARCH 29, 2025

Having a profound understanding of the HIPAA rules puts you one step ahead in the healthcare sector. HIPAA risk assessment ensures that ePHI is protected from threats and vulnerabilities such as fraud, data breaches, financial scams, identity thefts, etc. HIPAA Compliance Checklist 1.

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The HIPAA Journal

OCTOBER 29, 2024

When diagnoses are reported only using enrollees’ HRAs and HRA-linked chart reviews and there are no follow-up visits, procedures, or tests, HHS-OIG is concerned that the diagnoses may be inaccurate and therefore the payments made by the CMS may be improper. HHS-OIG’s analysis of MA encounter data identified 1.7

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Arkenea

APRIL 8, 2025

Key Takeaways Healthcare developers must follow the three key HIPAA rules during API development: HIPAA security rule, privacy rule, and the breach notification rule. Further, HIPAA compliant healthcare APIs protect the security and privacy of ePHI during data exchange. Key Rules for Developing a HIPAA API 1.

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The HIPAA Journal

MAY 2, 2024

BioPlus Specialty Pharmacy Services has proposed a settlement to resolve a class action lawsuit that was filed in response to a 2021 data breach that exposed the data of up to 350,000 patients. The post BioPlus Specialty Pharmacy Services Proposes Settlement to Resolve Data Breach Lawsuit appeared first on HIPAA Journal.

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Healthcare Law Insights blog

JANUARY 15, 2025

This marks the first update to the HIPAA Security Rule since 2013. One 2024 cyberattack on a healthcare payment cycle management company caused severe disruption throughout the healthcare industry and is estimated to have resulted in the compromise of the ePHI of up to one third of the U.S. population. [1]

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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.

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Valant

JULY 16, 2024

Failing to follow best practices for therapy notes and progress notes can have legal and professional repercussions. HIPAA regulates that therapy notes be stored separately from progress notes. The following is not an exhaustive list and state laws may apply, so check regulations in your state. What are Therapy Notes?

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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. Streamline medical practice scheduling with Amion What if you enjoyed scheduling?

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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.

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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.

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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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The HIPAA Journal

MAY 2, 2023

It is common for users to avoid creating unique passwords and they end up reusing the same password for multiple accounts. Despite the risks, 90% of respondents admitted to reusing passwords for multiple accounts, up from 85% in 2022. 92% of respondents said they use 2-factor authentication in the workplace, up from 88% last year.

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Arkenea

APRIL 10, 2025

This approach can free up internal resources, reduce time to market, and provide access to niche skills, especially in emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence, blockchain, and the Internet of Things. Scalability Outsourced teams can flex up or down based on project phases.

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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).

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The HIPAA Journal

APRIL 4, 2025

Mercer County Joint Township Community Hospital in Coldwater, Ohio, has suffered a significant data breach involving the electronic protected health information of up to 88,541 individuals. The post Mercer County Joint Township Community Hospital Cyberattack Affects Up to 88,500 Individuals appeared first on The HIPAA Journal.

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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.

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Mobius MD

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

How do you keep up with changes in healthcare when you’re a busy clinician? Email newsletters for primary care physicians The following three newsletters are free and curated for primary care doctors. You can also sign up for a weekly or monthly roundup of essential stories from Morning Rounds if a daily newsletter is too much.

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Mobius MD

MARCH 25, 2024

For example, with Conveyor, you can dictate into a Microsoft Word document, an email, or an EMR. Mobius Conveyor is beyond HIPAA-compliant and compatible with Mac and Windows computers. Download and enable Mobius Conveyor Follow these instructions to set up Mobius Conveyor in five minutes.

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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. Your EHR software can help with this.

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Arkenea

OCTOBER 15, 2024

Having a website increases your chances of being noticed and more patients are likely to drop by your healthcare facility for a check-up. Did you know that more than half of adults use the Internet to look up health information? The project requirement documents are essentially the backbone of our project. Don’t believe us?

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Valant

JULY 5, 2024

Streamline Documentation: Use digital forms and automated systems to collect patient information before their first visit. This is especially critical for behavioral health, where regular sessions and follow-ups are essential for effective treatment.

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Valant

JANUARY 30, 2024

And keeping up with evolving audit requirements is essential, as regulations are updated or revised. Data Collection and Documentation What’s involved in insurance audits varies. That is, because these systems automate reporting and documentation, the risk of errors is minimized.

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Arkenea

DECEMBER 11, 2024

By utilizing smart devices and apps to automate medical operations, hospitals may free up staff time for other, more critical responsibilities while also saving time and effort. Thanks to the development of medical device software, smartphones and smartwatches are doubling up as diagnostic equipment. Why is the data being collected?

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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.” Jordan Orofino, PharmD, Chicago, IL To sum up, here are the benefits for U.S. pharmacists using Doximity's HIPAA-compliant telepharmacy suite: Doximity Dialer is free for all U.S.

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Arkenea

OCTOBER 16, 2024

Healthcare website accessibility tools and best practices help hospitals to up their accessibility game and design a compliant site for users. Tapping into a volatile patient base can help up the revenue of the hospitals , and augment patient experience and satisfaction. Did you know that only 4.9 percent were non-compliant.

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Arkenea

JULY 12, 2024

It also helps to maintain the flow of data between healthcare providers, allowing for timely interventions, follow-up care, and medications. Plus, the system displays completed patient forms and sends alerts if some documents are missing or lacking certain data. Patients no longer have to worry about ‘what’s next?’

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Arkenea

JANUARY 25, 2025

The cost depends on the team, features, functionalities, and the time required to wrap up the development process. HIPAA regulations safeguard ePHI on physical, technical, and administrative levels. Furthermore, the use of abbreviations or suffixes can mislead pharmacists and they can end up giving the wrong drug to patients.

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MedVA

DECEMBER 7, 2023

When administrative tasks pile up, your team will begin bringing work with them mentally and literally, worrying about work. 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.

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Healthcare Law Insights blog

MARCH 12, 2025

However, poor structuring or documentation of these instruments can create valuation and dilution issues in later rounds. Institutional investors generally prefer an easily-followed, clean cap table in order to evaluate how they can fit into the overall business and obtain their return. Cybersecurity is a growing liability.

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Coronis Health

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

Outsourcing Your Medical Billing Can Free up Time and Resources for Your Ophthalmology Facility Those working in the ophthalmology industry often wear many hats while providing comprehensive care for their patients. They’ll have a better knowledge of your specialty’s requirements for documentation, coding, compliance, and more.

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Arkenea

AUGUST 15, 2024

They store protected health information (PHI), and aid providers in documentation process. This seamless flow of information allows providers to speed up treatment. Developers are required to adhere to HIPAA compliance during API integration. EMR (Electronic Medical Records) are the backbone of healthcare organizations.

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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. But it’s up to YOU to decide what a virtual medical assistant can do for you. What Can a Medical Virtual Assistant Do for Practices?

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Arkenea

DECEMBER 2, 2024

Furthermore, the billing process can be automated to avert issues such as duplicate entries, clogged workflows, and document errors. Providing healthcare price transparency ameliorates patient retention and engagement as patients will end up seeking care from services with lower pricing.

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CareerStep

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

Medical billing professionals, on the other hand, are responsible for submitting claims and following up with health insurance companies to collect payment. Following up on unpaid claims and initiating appeals for denied ones within standard billing cycle timeframes. uses the same codes.

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