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

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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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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Mobius MD

MAY 1, 2024

Tasks like prior authorizations, quality reporting, messaging patients, and EHR documentation often overflow into after-clinic work. Medical assistants (MAs) can also help prepare visit materials and handle follow-up tasks. For example, set up protocols for when your MA can take over for you.

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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

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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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

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

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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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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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

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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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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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

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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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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Arkenea

DECEMBER 2, 2024

Enhanced Patient Care Patients can get annoyed by long waiting hours and freeing up time for appointments. Every patient profile is accessible to patients for updating and editing data as mandated under the HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act). Getting Started With Patient Portal Development 1.

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ACMA Blog

OCTOBER 8, 2024

Product lifecycle management necessitates up-to-date databases that can be proactively managed. ACMA’s ReimbursementAI tool combines the data-scraping power of AI, ACMA’s proprietary wealth of knowledge in field reimbursement, and the ability to seamlessly incorporate client documents to inform customized training data.

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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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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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Arkenea

JULY 12, 2024

Improved Efficiency: In a manual insurance verification process, the admin staff enters the insurance documentation into the system and then calls the payer to confirm eligibility. This takes up precious time. To ensure seamless integration and data exchange implement standards such as FHIR and HIPAA.

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Northwest Career College

OCTOBER 29, 2024

Any error in the patient records, such as incomplete information or a missing document, may lead to serious medical errors. Besides record keeping, patient confidentiality would also involve adherence to strict privacy laws, such as HIPAA, to ensure the security of patient records. Insurance management and billing.

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Medical Advantage

MARCH 8, 2024

athenaOne: Simplifies delivery of quality care with customizable documentation templates. Moreover, athenaCollector also employs efficient billing practices, using a rules-based engine to automatically submit claims and follow up on unpaid or underpaid claims.

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MedAssistantEDU.org

SEPTEMBER 16, 2021

Different categories of medical assistant certifications- Medical assistant certifications can be of the following type- a) Distance learning – In distance learning, the candidates learn their syllabus online over a period at the comfort of their home. They must maintain privacy by following the HIPAA compliance guidelines.

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Ciox

AUGUST 3, 2023

This automation reduces administrative workload for healthcare staff, freeing up valuable time that can be redirected towards patient care, ultimately improving operational efficiency. Quality improvement of clinical documentation. Revenue cycle optimization and expedited claims processing.

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Health Populi

JULY 1, 2019

This data would not go to waste and patients had a forum to act on their own desires to carefully document and share their experiences for the benefit of themselves and others. Following a review by the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS), the government mandated that iCarbonX divest its ownership in PLM.

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The HIPAA Journal

APRIL 23, 2024

This has a chilling effect on women visiting a doctor, picking up a prescription from a pharmacy, or taking other necessary actions to support their health,” said HHS Secretary Xavier Becerra. Many Americans are scared their private medical information will be shared, misused, and disclosed without permission.

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Mobius MD

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

However, as healthcare changes with new technology and reimbursement models, so should clinical documentation. When questions arise regarding clinical documentation, providers should always refer to their specialty-specific training and published legal guidelines. Reimbursement – Clinical notes are a service document.

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The Healthcare Blog

DECEMBER 18, 2024

HMOs Go Public and Roll Up Two little noticed developments accelerated the shift in power from providers to payers. Up until the mid-1990s, healthcare claims were paper and fax transmitted, costly and unreliable. Up until the mid-1990s, healthcare claims were paper and fax transmitted, costly and unreliable.

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