Pulmonology Advisor - Practice Management

MAY 17, 2024

An update to the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) Security Rule is now underway with new cybersecurity requirements. An update to the HIPAA Security Rule is planned for this spring and it will include new cybersecurity requirements. A serious concern is the tracking of patient data.

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The HIPAA Journal

OCTOBER 29, 2024

When diagnoses are reported only using enrollees’ HRAs and HRA-linked chart reviews and there are no follow-up visits, procedures, or tests, HHS-OIG is concerned that the diagnoses may be inaccurate and therefore the payments made by the CMS may be improper. HHS-OIG’s analysis of MA encounter data identified 1.7

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The HIPAA Journal

MARCH 29, 2024

Department of State has confirmed that there is a reward of up to $10 million for information leading to the identification or location of any individual linked to the ALPHV/Blackcat ransomware group, their affiliates, or links to a foreign government under the Rewards for Justice (RFJ) program.

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Health Prime

MAY 23, 2024

When speaking with prospective medical coding partners, make sure to find out how they follow compliance rules. They should give you a list of compliance procedures they take as a company and how they ensure each employee is following rules and regulations. Most of them are above 98.5%. Reach out to us at sales@hpiinc.com.

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The HIPAA Journal

MAY 1, 2024

Credential theft was the most common method of breaching networks and was the initial access vector in 38% of all data breaches, followed by phishing (15%). 15% of data breaches involved third parties such as software supply chains, hosting providers, and data custodians, up 68% year-over-year.

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Health Populi

JULY 26, 2022

billion investment makes ONEM the third largest acquisition in Amazon’s portfolio, following Whole Foods at $13.7 For the former, Amazon leadership is talking up the company’s expertise in consumer experience and delight, efficiency and engagement (which I addressed in yesterday’s Day 1 post ).

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Valant

JULY 16, 2024

Failing to follow best practices for therapy notes and progress notes can have legal and professional repercussions. HIPAA regulates that therapy notes be stored separately from progress notes. The following is not an exhaustive list and state laws may apply, so check regulations in your state. What are Therapy Notes?

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Health Populi

MARCH 2, 2021

Most of these live video calls were also done through a service offered by consumers’ health care providers (doctors/clinicians), followed by services offered by insurance companies. Live video calls were used by most people across all age groups assessed (18-34, 35-54, and 55+).

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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 Populi

FEBRUARY 19, 2019

The biggest growth, Rock Health found, was for live phone telehealth, with 64% of respondents using this channel, followed by email and text. Some of the most impactful and insightful consumer information is mashed up from retail receipts, fast food check-ins, and mobile phone use and GPS sitings. In the U.S.,

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The HIPAA Journal

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

Ransomware attacks were amongst the most expensive cyberattacks, with average losses of $353,000 per incident, up from average losses of $239,000 in H2, 2023 but down from an average loss of $402,000 in H1, 2023. The post Ransomware Attack Severity Increased 68% in H1, 2024 appeared first on The HIPAA Journal.

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Healthcare Law Insights blog

DECEMBER 27, 2023

The Law Enforcement Exception to HIPAA As a baseline, HIPAA-covered entities may disclose PHI to law enforcement with a patient’s signed HIPAA authorization. HIPAA regulations list several scenarios in which covered entities can provide PHI to law enforcement absent patient authorization.

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The HIPAA Journal

MAY 2, 2023

It is common for users to avoid creating unique passwords and they end up reusing the same password for multiple accounts. Despite the risks, 90% of respondents admitted to reusing passwords for multiple accounts, up from 85% in 2022. 92% of respondents said they use 2-factor authentication in the workplace, up from 88% last year.

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CollaborateMD

DECEMBER 6, 2024

The truth is that the road conventional health insurance follows in processing claims is needlessly complicated, leaving room for many unwanted errors and frustrated providers. Process a bulk submission of claims, significantly speeding up the process and improving revenue cycles. Easy, right? Not if you ask billing managers.

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Medication Billing Patient Satisfaction Best Practices 97

Doximity

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

My favorite feature is the call nudgeafter sending the text invite, I can seamlessly follow up with a call during the visit to ensure my patients join the video appointment. Easily send HIPAA secure text messages to patients Dr. Lisa Blake, OB/GYN Doximity text has been incredibly helpful when my patients dont answer calls.

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Health Populi

JULY 24, 2023

” The quid pro quo value exchange is that GNC ramps up its membership list of consumers for the program and the promise of other purchases from the virtual or brick-and-mortar “front of the store.” Here’s the list of those top-of-mind healthcare worries for U.S.

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Health Prime

JANUARY 8, 2025

The practice should comply with HIPAA regulations and every other applicable law. Monitor and Follow-Up: Conduct regular follow-up audits to track progress and measure the effectiveness of corrective actions. (Also known as chart audit or charge review.) Reach out to us at sales@hpiinc.com.

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Health Populi

JANUARY 11, 2021

Once purchased, most consumers set up devices themselves. Medical literacy, such as understanding medical instructions following up procedures, lab tests, and inpatient discharges to the home. Please follow my posts here on Health Populi all this week during the consumer electronics show (100% virtual!)

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Mobius MD

MARCH 25, 2024

Mobius Conveyor is beyond HIPAA-compliant and compatible with Mac and Windows computers. Download and enable Mobius Conveyor Follow these instructions to set up Mobius Conveyor in five minutes. Just follow these three simple steps to begin. After installing Conveyor, you can dictate anywhere you can type.

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Arkenea

DECEMBER 11, 2024

By utilizing smart devices and apps to automate medical operations, hospitals may free up staff time for other, more critical responsibilities while also saving time and effort. Thanks to the development of medical device software, smartphones and smartwatches are doubling up as diagnostic equipment. Why is the data being collected?

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CollaborateMD

DECEMBER 11, 2023

The software reduces the likelihood of errors with automated features to ensure that proper codes are used, and the updated claims rules and regulations are followed. This minimizes the time it takes to follow-up on claims and ensures you receive reimbursements in a timely manner.

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Mobius MD

FEBRUARY 14, 2025

It offers HIPAA-compliant messaging, free digital faxing, and telehealth capabilities. ” – App Store Review Popular Alternatives: TigerConnect (secure hospital team messaging), OhMD (HIPAA-compliant patient texting). Only use HIPAA-compliant apps for messaging and documentation. Follow regulations.

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Medication HIPAA Documentation Communication 52

Mobius MD

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

How do you keep up with changes in healthcare when you’re a busy clinician? Email newsletters for primary care physicians The following three newsletters are free and curated for primary care doctors. You can also sign up for a weekly or monthly roundup of essential stories from Morning Rounds if a daily newsletter is too much.

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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. Your EHR software can help with this.

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Arkenea

OCTOBER 16, 2024

Healthcare website accessibility tools and best practices help hospitals to up their accessibility game and design a compliant site for users. Tapping into a volatile patient base can help up the revenue of the hospitals , and augment patient experience and satisfaction. Did you know that only 4.9 percent were non-compliant.

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CollaborateMD

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

Outstanding balances go down, and your revenue goes up. Fewer No-Shows When patients don’t show up for their appointments, others miss out. Your team doesn’t need to spend valuable time on manual follow-ups. Automation reduces the need for manual follow-ups and ensures patients are always informed.

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Billing Medication Communication HIPAA 52

Doximity

FEBRUARY 15, 2023

Fortunately, Dialer Text —Doximity's HIPAA-compliant, one-way texting service—serves as a transformative tool to help me gain efficiency in my practice and give back the most valuable asset we have as pediatricians—time. Eliminate phone tag by sending a Dialer Text if a parent doesn’t pick up the phone. Need to set up Dialer Texting?

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Arkenea

JANUARY 25, 2025

The cost depends on the team, features, functionalities, and the time required to wrap up the development process. HIPAA regulations safeguard ePHI on physical, technical, and administrative levels. Furthermore, the use of abbreviations or suffixes can mislead pharmacists and they can end up giving the wrong drug to patients.

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EvidenceCare

APRIL 16, 2024

HIPAA regulations: Ensure patient privacy is protected throughout the documentation process. Hospitals shouldn’t stick to the traditional “follow-up method” that prioritizes a high clean claim rate (claims submitted without internal edits) and instead recommend proactive denial prevention. As researched by OS Inc.,

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Mobius MD

MAY 1, 2024

Medical assistants (MAs) can also help prepare visit materials and handle follow-up tasks. For example, set up protocols for when your MA can take over for you. Similarly, pre-prepared patient education materials for common conditions allow your team to send follow-up instructions with one click.

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We Care Online

OCTOBER 28, 2024

Improved Patient Engagement and Follow-Up Telehealth can improve patient engagement by making it easier for individuals to follow up with their healthcare providers. For many people, traditional in-person follow-up appointments can feel burdensome, leading to missed visits and gaps in care.

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Valant

JULY 5, 2024

This is especially critical for behavioral health, where regular sessions and follow-ups are essential for effective treatment. Patient Data Security: Telehealth platforms must comply with HIPAA and other regulations to ensure patient data is secure.

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MedVA

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

Benefits of Integrating Virtual Medical Assistants into Medical Practices Adding Virtual Medical Assistants (VMAs) to medical practices opens up a wide range of benefits that improve total efficiency and care for patients. VMAs become more than just a tool when they can be set up in a way that fits each person’s needs.

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We Care Online

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

For example, a patient with diabetes can have virtual check-ups to monitor blood sugar levels, review medication adjustments, and discuss lifestyle changes without needing to travel. Simple gestures like addressing patients by name, using empathetic language, and following up on previous discussions can help humanize digital interactions.

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MedVA

DECEMBER 7, 2023

When administrative tasks pile up, your team will begin bringing work with them mentally and literally, worrying about work. A MedVA Virtual Medical assistant can assist in replying to insurance companies, entering data, and freeing up valuable time for physicians to concentrate on patient care.

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CollaborateMD

JANUARY 31, 2024

Then, we’ll discuss keeping patient data safe and following health laws.  From checking your needs to setting up the software, this guide has you covered.  This speeds up reimbursements.  Scheduling and Patient Follow-Up The software should let you schedule appointments, send reminders, and keep track of patient records.

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CollaborateMD

DECEMBER 10, 2024

Automated systems ensure compliance by following industry standards and HIPAA regulations throughout the claims process. Ensuring adherence to HIPAA compliance and other healthcare regulations. Some studies have shown that AI-driven claims processing can reduce denial rates by up to 30% and improve first-pass claim rates by 25%.

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