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3 Ways to Get Credentialed with Insurance Companies

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Insurance credentialing is an important, intricate process that results in you becoming a “paneled,” in-network provider for a health insurance plan. In this article, we will explain how to get credentialed with insurance companies using the three most common methods. Blog What Is an Insurance Panel? Medicare ).

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How to Build a Thriving Behavioral Health Client List

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Optimize your profile by including detailed information about your specialties, accepted insurance plans, and treatment approaches. Download Template These directories often rank highly in search engine results, increasing your visibility to individuals searching for providers in your area.

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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.

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

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Depending on their provider, patients may use online tools and patient login portals to view, manage and download their records, while others may have to contact their provider directly. Claims records are not the same as clinical records, and they typically don’t include test results and diagnostic information.

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Email Account Breaches Reported by Access TeleCare & Madison County, MS

The HIPAA Journal

During the two months, it is possible that emails and attachments were downloaded from the account. On February 17, 2025, external cybersecurity experts confirmed that an unauthorized third party accessed the email account between November 13 and November 17, 2024, Emails and attachments may have been viewed or downloaded during that time.

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Running Your New Practice: 4 Functions to Consider Outsourcing and Hiring For

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There are four critical functions that practitioners should evaluate for outsourcing or hiring: billing, payroll, insurance credentialing, and human resources (HR). Changes in regulations, insurance requirements , and technology mean that practitioners must be proactive to meet the evolving needs of their patients and the industry as a whole.

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