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Medical billing audits: A proactive approach to compliance and revenue protection 

Health Prime

Medical billing audits are a great tool for achieving compliance and safeguarding revenue. Regular audits help medical practices stay on top of these changes and comply with coding and billing rules defined by the CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) and private payers. Why do these audits matter?

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3 potential data and compliance breaches in your medical billing 

Health Prime

In today’s digital age, medical practices rely extensively on electronic systems like Electronic Health Records (EHR) , Practice Management Software (PMS), and online billing platforms to manage patient information and billing processes.

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Simplifying Medical Documentation: The Role of Healthcare Document Scanners

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Agendas are filled to the brim, and stacks of patient records teeter on desks, demanding attention. But what makes these scanners so integral to modern medical practice? It’s no secret that healthcare document scanners have revolutionized medical documentation.

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How To Maintain Business Continuity and Compliance During An Emergency

Electronic Health Reporter

Healthcare organizations know just how important it is to comply with the HIPAA Privacy Rule to protect sensitive and unstructured data such as patient records, scripts, discharge summaries, medical forms, authorizations, prescriptions, and insurance claims.

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6 aspects to consider when choosing the right medical coding partner for your practice 

Health Prime

The accuracy of medical coding is paramount for efficient revenue cycle management and ensuring adherence to the regulations governing the healthcare industry. Aspects to consider when choosing the right medical coding partner 1. Aspects to consider when choosing the right medical coding partner 1.

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Insider Breaches Reported by Providence Mission Heritage Endocrinology & Samaritan Health Services

The HIPAA Journal

The investigation involved a review of access logs to patient records, interviews with patients and employees, and a written attestation from the physician. The post Insider Breaches Reported by Providence Mission Heritage Endocrinology & Samaritan Health Services appeared first on The HIPAA Journal.

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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. Cybersecurity is on the rise in the healthcare industry.

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