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World Password Day 2023 – Password Tips and Best Practices

The HIPAA Journal

Passwords were first used to protect accounts against unauthorized access in computing environments in the 1960s. 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.

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In Demand Career Spotlight Series – Medical Secretary

ACI Medical & Dental School

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. Recording important patient information, including insurance information.

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Health Information Exchange: What It Is and Why It Matters

Ciox

Traditionally, patient data has been stored in disparate systems, creating information silos across healthcare organizations. This results in significant benefits for both healthcare organizations and patients. Quality improvement of clinical documentation. What is Health Information Exchange (HIE)?

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A Matter of Trust, Perception, Risk, and Uncertainty – The Big Issues Raised by the Acquisition of PatientsLikeMe and Other Patient Data Transactions

Health Populi

If you’re in health care and don’t live under a rock, you have probably heard that United Health Group (UHG) has acquired PatientsLikeMe (PLM). 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. But the U.S.

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Managed Care History Part II- HMOs Give Way to Managed Care “Lite”

The Healthcare Blog

After PacifiCare crashed post the 1998 Balanced Budget Act cuts, and struggled to refinance its debt, it was acquired by United Healthcare in 2005, bringing with it a huge sophisticated, delegated risk contracting network. Up until the mid-1990s, healthcare claims were paper and fax transmitted, costly and unreliable.