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HIPAA Rules and Regulations

The HIPAA Journal

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.

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AristaMD Launches Wound Care Image App To Support eConsults

Electronic Health Reporter

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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The Complete Know How on EMR API Integration

Arkenea

They store protected health information (PHI), and aid providers in documentation process. For instance, if a patient is transferred from OPD to surgery then the data is automatically transferred to the concerned department. Developers are required to adhere to HIPAA compliance during API integration.

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Ultimate Guide to Patient Portal Development

Arkenea

Every patient profile is accessible to patients for updating and editing data as mandated under the HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act). Compliance Regulations To share ePHI between healthcare providers and patients, a patient portal is made HIPAA compliant. Getting Started With Patient Portal Development 1.

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A Brief Outlook on the Medical Insurance Verification Software

Arkenea

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 integration will facilitate data transfer of eligible patients. Reduced errors leads to fewer claim denials and delayed payments.

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Weighing the Tradeoffs of Starting Your Practice with a Cheap EHR Solution

Valant

Documentation Headaches An EHR system with limited clinical workflow support tools, such as documentation, can directly impact the quality of patient care. Without robust support, there’s a higher risk of issues creating and submitting adequate documentation, which can affect everything from billing to treatment outcomes.

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Health Information Exchange: What It Is and Why It Matters

Ciox

The CIRC approach also requires close collaboration between clinical and financial staff, allows healthcare organizations to improve the quality of their clinical documentation, which in turn leads to fewer denials and improved reimbursement. Quality improvement of clinical documentation.