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BioPlus Specialty Pharmacy Services Proposes Settlement to Resolve Data Breach Lawsuit

The HIPAA Journal

Hackers gained access to the BioPlus network for more than 2 weeks between October and November 2021, and potentially stole names, dates of birth, contact information, health insurance information, prescription information, and Social Security numbers.

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Health Consumers Are Now Amazon-Primed for Healthcare – HealthConsuming Explains, Part 2

Health Populi

As patients now assume the role of health consumer, they rationally expect retail-level experiences with greater first-dollar payment for health insurance, health care services and medical products like prescription drugs. The Amazon Prime-ing of the U.S. ” People trust Amazon for daily retail experiences.

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5 benefits of having a patient portal for your practice 

Health Prime

Additionally, it allows patients to: Access their medical records Schedule appointments Receive important updates This seamless communication fosters patient engagement , leading to increased satisfaction and loyalty. Improve patient collections Implementing a patient portal can be a game-changer for patient collections.

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A New Health Literacy Pillar: Personal Data Stewardship

Health Populi

As health care grows more omnichannel and distributed, cybersecurity will become more challenging at the point-of-care and a big risk for health care providers under current HIPAA regulations.

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19Labs & WellCheck Partnership Enhances GALE | Schools Package with Streamlined Consent Forms

19 Labs

During the COVID-19 pandemic, WellCheck pivoted to utilize its cloud-based, HIPAA-compliant platform for wellness screenings. Real-Time Data Access and Storage: Digital collection, upload, and storage of insurance cards and medical history accessible on any device.

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Meeting Psychiatrists’ Technical Needs: A Practice Owner’s Guide to EHR

Valant

In addition, it’s important to be able to obtain prior authorization from insurance and track prescription statuses. Telehealth Capabilities HIPAA-compliant telehealth capabilities allow you to treat patients remotely in individual or group therapy sessions. Communication with patients is a key part of this.

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3 potential data and compliance breaches in your medical billing 

Health Prime

Unauthorized access can lead to severe consequences, including identity theft, insurance fraud, and violations of patient privacy. Additionally, it can damage the medical practice’s reputation and result in legal and financial penalties under regulations like the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA).

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