Health Populi

JUNE 10, 2021

.” Health Populi’s Hot Points: HIPAA, the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act, was signed into law in 1996 by President Bill Clinton. This week, Ken Mandl and Eric Perakslis co-wrote an essay in The New England Journal of Medicine on HIPAA and the “leak of ‘deidentified’ EHR data.”

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The HIPAA Journal

APRIL 26, 2024

diagnosis/condition, treatment, test results, medications), and/or health plan information. County Department of Health Services Email Accounts appeared first on HIPAA Journal. The post Phishers Gain Access to 23 L.A.

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The HIPAA Journal

JULY 4, 2024

The types of data involved varied from individual to individual and may have included names, addresses, dates of birth, Social Security numbers, health insurance information, and/or health information. Pinnacle said it is implementing enhanced security measures to prevent similar incidents in the future.

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We Care Online

OCTOBER 28, 2024

Conditions that require in-depth physical examinations or diagnostic tests may still necessitate an in-person visit, which can reduce the overall convenience of telehealth for certain patients. Healthcare providers are required to comply with regulations like the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) in the U.S.,

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Arkenea

JULY 8, 2024

HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act) rules and regulations ensure that ePHI (Protected Health Information) is safe and secure from potential hackers. To comply with HIPAA regulations, CE and BA must adhere to certain requirements, and audit trail is one of them. Capture login, logout, and access to ePHI.

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CollaborateMD

JANUARY 3, 2024

HIPAA compliance is a crucial aspect of any medical billing software. Understanding the importance of HIPAA compliance and implementing the necessary protocols helps healthcare providers avoid legal and financial repercussions. Within HIPAA, many rules dictate privacy, security, and confidentiality.

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Health Populi

JULY 26, 2022

According to the team’s analysis, Amazon is not yet active in AR/VR, med-tech/biotech, or insurance (but see more on that below via Mike McSherry’s observations). Longer-term, Mike could envision Amazon expanding into health insurance.

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Valant

JULY 16, 2024

HIPAA regulates that therapy notes be stored separately from progress notes. This covers information such as diagnosis, symptoms, medical history, test results, treatment plan, progress at appointments, prescription medications, etc. They can also protect you if questions arise about quality of care.

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Arkenea

APRIL 10, 2025

Rather than building and maintaining a large inhouse team, businesses partner with specialized vendors to handle design, development, testing, and deployment. Quality assurance: Manual and automated testing, security audits, compliance checks. Conduct unit, integration, system, and user acceptance testing.

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CollaborateMD

MARCH 20, 2025

Billing and Claims Management : Ensure smooth processes for medical billing , insurance claims, and payment collection. Enhance the accuracy and compliance of billing systems, especially for HIPAA-compliant practice management systems. Watch for options offering free trials or demos so you can test them before committing.

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Valant

AUGUST 2, 2024

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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The HIPAA Journal

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

The types of data involved varied from individual to individual and included names, addresses, dates of birth, driver’s license numbers, Social Security numbers, medical treatment/diagnosis information, and health insurance information.

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Electronic Health Reporter

JANUARY 24, 2019

Software testing and quality assurance have grown in critical importance for companies. Now as the name implies, quality insurance is all about maintaining “high quality” on a constant basis. This content is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. By Vikash Kumar, marketing manager, Tatvasoft.

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Health Populi

MAY 30, 2018

These concerns fall into the buckets of health insurance coverage, or lack thereof; insurance denials; affordability for the breakthrough therapies; and, potential risks of future denials for insurance based on the patient’s personalized genomic or other health data.

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Health Populi

AUGUST 5, 2021

The first chart tells us that most patients want access to various cuts of their medical information: 9 in 10 people seek lab test results, their medical history, a list of prescription drugs and medicines, vital signs, immunization history, treatment plans, and radiology images and reports. One pillar of that trust is privacy.

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Health Populi

APRIL 10, 2018

patients were offered online access to their health records by providers or insurers, and one-half of them accessed the EHR at least once in the last year. Finally, a re-imagination of what HIPAA should be in the era of Apple/Google/Facebook growth in health records is in order. Half of U.S. 40, published April 2018.

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We Care Online

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

Improved Patient Engagement Platforms such as patient portals and mobile apps enable patients to actively participate in their healthcare by providing access to test results, appointment schedules, and health records. This transparency fosters trust and empowers patients to make informed decisions about their health.

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Health Populi

AUGUST 27, 2019

Most people using a portal do so to review test results. Health Populi’s Hot Points: The big data point in this study for me was the one-fourth of Americans were “very concerned” that an organization would use their online search information against them to prevent them from getting health insurance.

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Arkenea

OCTOBER 16, 2024

This includes the ADA (Americans with Disability Act), HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act), and the WCAG (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines). Healthcare designers can test color accessibility by testing various color palettes, and choose the ones that pass the test.

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EvidenceCare

APRIL 16, 2024

Regulatory Standards CERT (comprehensive error rate testing) is a program administered by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) that utilizes Recovery Audit Contractors (RACs) to review medical records and identify potential billing errors. Traditional Medicare vs. Medicare Advantage vs commercial insurance).

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The HIPAA Journal

MARCH 10, 2025

The types of information involved included first and last names, addresses, birth dates, drivers license numbers, Social Security numbers, diagnosis and condition information, lab test results, medications and other treatment information, patient ID numbers, provider names, and health insurance information.

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Arkenea

OCTOBER 15, 2024

Secure and HIPAA-Compliant When we’re dealing with patients’ medical histories and other sensitive data, it’s not just about privacy; it’s about trust. Adherence to HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act) requirements is non-negotiable for a mobile EHR application. or GDPR in the EU.

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Arkenea

MARCH 14, 2025

However, any protected health information (PHI) that your app collects or stores needs to be safeguarded against malicious forces to remain compliant under HIPAA regulations. Any data collected, stored and transmitted via the app needs to be compliant with HIPAA security and privacy rules.

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New York Medical Career Training Center

AUGUST 26, 2019

Examines the clinical applications within the specialty of abdominal sonography including interpretation of normal and abnormal sonographic patterns, pathology, related clinical signs and symptoms, normal variants and clinical laboratory tests. HIPAA 10 Hours. Male Pelvic Sonography 45 Hours. OB 1st Trimester 140 Hours.

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Arkenea

JULY 12, 2024

A referral process involves obtaining patient information such as insurance details, and demographics; also scheduling appointments. Providers can look up for insurance details, past medical history, and allergies before going ahead. HIPAA compliance is a mandatory regulation to incorporate while developing the system.

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MedVA

DECEMBER 7, 2023

Instead of hiring temps who may need to be trained in HIPAA compliance or having your staff play Holiday-Time-Off Bingo, it may be time for your practice to hire a virtual medical assistant from MedVA. Virtual Medical Assistants Can Help Beat The Holiday Rush 1.

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Arkenea

OCTOBER 10, 2024

Incorporate privacy measures such as HIPAA compliance to safeguard healthcare data against potential cyber-attacks. As per the HIPAA Journal, healthcare data breach statistics clearly show that there has been an upward trend in data breaches over the past 14 years.

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CareerStep

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

They’re used for billing and insurance reasons. Think of it as a simplified language for a patient’s medical history, because every doctor and insurance company in the U.S Checking patient insurance coverage and eligibility before billing. Adhering to HIPAA regulations, ensuring patient confidentiality at all times.

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Arkenea

AUGUST 15, 2024

An EMR API integration involves linking in-house EMR to third-party services such as insurance management, billing portals, appointment booking platforms and more. Developers are required to adhere to HIPAA compliance during API integration. Here’s how it is done. This ensures the privacy and security of ePHI.

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Pulmonology Advisor - Practice Management

AUGUST 2, 2024

This prospect gives fresh urgency to questions such as what uses of patient data should be permissible, who should own the data, and how secure the data are against violations of privacy, including those covered by the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). They don’t want an impersonal experience.

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HIPAA Insurance Collaboration Scheduling 52

CollaborateMD

JANUARY 31, 2024

Claim Submissions The software streamlines submitting claims to insurance companies. Insurance Processes Chiropractic medical billing software makes managing insurance easier. It updates patient records with insurance changes automatically. It sends claims to insurance companies quickly. 

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CollaborateMD

JANUARY 5, 2024

According to EverHealth , one of the most important considerations is the software “must comply with healthcare regulations and standards, such as HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act) in the United States, to ensure patient data is protected and privacy is maintained.” It’s time to choose.

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Arkenea

JANUARY 25, 2025

Since it includes patients’ data or ePHI (Protected Health Information), it’s essential to encompass HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act) rules during the e-prescription software development process. HIPAA regulations safeguard ePHI on physical, technical, and administrative levels.

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Ciox

AUGUST 21, 2023

Streamlining administrative processes: Efficient data exchange simplifies administrative tasks, such as processing insurance claims and minimizing paperwork, leading to reduced healthcare costs. Interoperability in healthcare refers to the secure exchange of health information between different healthcare systems, applications, and devices.

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Health Populi

SEPTEMBER 10, 2019

Using digital tech has improved consumers’ experiences with health care providers across a range of tasks: 53% told Philips it’s easier to schedule appointments, 47% think it’s easier to get test results, 42% receive appointment reminders, and 27% are able to monitor health indicators on their own.

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Patient Experience Collaboration Appointments Transfers 91

ACI Medical & Dental School

MARCH 9, 2024

Recording important patient information, including insurance information. Ability to maintain confidentiality and adhere to HIPAA regulations. A Medical Secretary primarily handles administrative tasks such as scheduling appointments, managing medical records, and handling billing and insurance paperwork.

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Health Populi

APRIL 14, 2024

We do this exercise to immerse ourselves in the different worlds, each of which tease out different ways the driving forces could play out for the person—and then test our strategy (ies) against the alternatives to ensure we are covering our bases, strategically, tactically – to not get caught too-off-guard by surprises in the market.

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