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.

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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

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.

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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.

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Valant

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

Clinical Documentation Electronic health record (EHR) tools designed for behavioral health can streamline clinical workflows , freeing up more time. These systems offer note-taking features and customizable templates that simplify documentation. By adopting EHR tools, therapists can minimize the stress.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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?

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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.

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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

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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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.

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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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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.

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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.

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Documentation Patient Care Billing Insurance 102

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.

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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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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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Mobius MD

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

More physicians are turning to AI-generated clinical notes to assist with documentation. Researchers then evaluated the outputs using the Physician Documentation Quality Instrument (PDQI) scoring system. The study’s results offer two takeaways for doctors considering AI tools for clinical documentation.

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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.

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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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Mobius MD

JANUARY 10, 2024

The Cure for ‘Documentitis’ Documentitis | noun 1: Inflammation caused by burdensome documentation requirements imposed by EMRs, billing systems, etc. Also See: “death by a thousand clicks” Like many doctors, you may suffer from an affliction so common it’s almost invisible: documentitis. Conveyor AI is here to help.

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Health Populi

MARCH 10, 2020

“Privacy” is mentioned over 500 times in the document; “HIPAA,” well over 300. And, there are over 500 mentions of the word, “security.” ” Privacy and security concerns are mainstream among Americans in 2020.

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CollaborateMD

AUGUST 5, 2024

This ensures that documentation is compliant. As a result, the technology is subject to HIPAA compliance rules. The solution you select must be HIPAA compliant. Then, find the gaps by documenting your billing and coding workflow. It applies the appropriate codes to help you avoid under-coding.

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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. MAs can give certain vaccines, enter refills in the EHR for many medications, help with documentation, educate patients, and much more. Thoughtful delegation benefits your entire team.

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Relias

MAY 2, 2024

For instance, according to The HIPAA Journal , the maximum penalty for HIPAA rule violations in 2024 is $2,067,813 per violation per calendar year. Enforcement and discipline Leveraging digital documentation and tracking can support enforcing compliance standards and tracking disciplinary actions.

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Mobius MD

JULY 15, 2024

The HIPAA-compliant AI tool was given only limited context from the patient’s EHR or previous draft messages. AI Can Reduce the Clinical Documentation Burden Administrative tasks like documentation are significant contributors to physician burnout. What if AI could ease the clinical documentation burden?

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The HIPAA Journal

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

The challenge was successful and vacated that part of the guidance but did not render the guidance document invalid. The post LinkedIn, Meta, and Healthcare Companies Sued for Using Tracking Tools appeared first on The HIPAA Journal.

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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. ICD-10 Code for Altered Mental Status In this blog post, Valant discusses the ICD-10 code for Altered Mental Status.

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The HIPAA Journal

MAY 2, 2023

While password manager use is increasing – 84% of respondents said they use a password manager at work – 54% of respondents said they store passwords in a document on their computer, and 29% write their passwords down. The post World Password Day 2023 – Password Tips and Best Practices appeared first on HIPAA Journal.

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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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Mobius MD

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

Here are some recent topics: “Two ways to address difficult emotions in the exam room” “Three myths about HIPAA” “The No. 1 question about team documentation” If those topics spark your interest, visit FPM’s website to sign up.

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Valant

JULY 3, 2024

Let’s delve into the key considerations: Medication Management EHR Requitements Documentation: EHRs should allow comprehensive documentation of medication-related information. Telehealth: Given the rise of teletherapy , EHRs should seamlessly incorporate virtual sessions, including video calls and secure document sharing.

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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.

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