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Protected Health Information Stolen in HealthEquity SharePoint Breach

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An investigation was launched which determined that between November 2, 2023, and March 29, 2024, the vendor accessed and downloaded information from a Kairos database. No Social Security numbers, driver’s license numbers, or financial account information were accessed or downloaded.

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ICD-10 Code for Altered Mental Status, Unspecified 2024 – R41.82

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Altered mental status, unspecified (R41.82) is a billable ICD-10 diagnostic code under HIPAA regulations from October 1, 2020, to September 30, 2021. This code is acceptable to insurers when used to describe a marked change in mental health status not attributable to other factors. Clinicians should only use the R41.82

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Transparency in Healthcare: How Consumers Are Taking Control of Their Medical Information

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Under HIPAA’s privacy rule, all patients have the right to inspect, review, and receive a copy of their medical records and billing records that are held by health plans and health care providers. Getting access to your medical records isn’t always easy. However, state laws and provider regulations can complicate this process.

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Texas Retina Associates Cyberattack Affects 312,000 Patients

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The file review confirmed that the exposed data included first and last name, address, phone number, email address, birth date, gender, Social Security number, medical record number, clinical information, prescription information, medical information, health information, and health insurance information.

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Healthcare Data Security Breach: What to Do If Your Records Have Been Hacked

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Just this year alone, we’ve seen some of the largest and most alarming healthcare data breaches in history, including those related to the American Medical Collection Agency, insurer Dominion National, and Inmediata Health Group, just to name a few. The team will be responsible for updating and managing your facility’s cybersecurity system.

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Your List of Key Forms Needed to Manage and Protect Your Mental Health Private Practice

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Several forms, such as HIPAA and TCPA forms, are legally required. Self-pay fees for your most used insurance codes should be included, and you should reiterate your cancellation and no-show fees here. Release of Information (HIPAA) Form This is also known as the Notice of Privacy Practices form and is required by federal law.

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What Your Private Practice Operating Budget Should Look Like

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There are a number of factors to consider, such as service fees, patient volume, and reimbursement rates from insurance providers. Examples of overhead costs include rent, utilities, insurance premiums, administrative salaries, and software subscriptions. An operating budget has fixed, variable, and isolated costs.