CollaborateMD

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

Where there is disruption, critical care, in all forms, is placed on hold. To tackle these challenges, providers and healthcare leaders are thinking strategically and looking deeper into ways to cut costs without compromising patient care. RPA automates repetitive tasks like invoice processing and order confirmation.

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Patient Care Supply Management Medication Patient Safety 92

The HIPAA Journal

MARCH 20, 2025

The HIPAA Journal has compiled healthcare data breach statistics from October 2009, when the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Office for Civil Rights (OCR) started publishing summaries of healthcare data breaches on its website. This page is regularly updated to reflect the latest healthcare data breach statistics.

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Business Associate HIPAA Unit Organization and Environment Hospital 110

Practice Builders

APRIL 11, 2025

By bridging collaboration gaps and integrating technology thoughtfully, healthcare organizations can cultivate environments where every voice contributes to safer, higher-quality care. The Best Communication Methods Good communication in patient care bridges gaps in understanding, fosters trust, and ensures precision in treatment.

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Communication Patient Safety HIPAA Collaboration 52

CollaborateMD

APRIL 3, 2025

These regulations ensure that healthcare providers accurately bill patients and insurance companies while protecting sensitive patient information. Ensuring accurate coding to avoid overbilling (upcoding) or underbilling (downcoding) patients. Preventing medical billing errors by implementing a robust quality assurance process.

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Billing Medication HIPAA Follow-Up 52

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. In addition, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is issuing new guidance for health care providers to help better prepare them on how best to respond to cyber threats.

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CollaborateMD

JANUARY 3, 2024

In today’s digital age, medical billing software plays a vital role in streamlining the billing process and improving patient care. However, without proper measures in place, healthcare providers risk breaching patient confidentiality and devastating consequences. Healthcare is a favorite target for hackers.

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HIPAA Billing Medication Best Practices 52

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. Choose evidence-based apps.

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Medication HIPAA Documentation Communication 52

Scrubs

JANUARY 22, 2024

Tackling the Mountain of Paperwork: The Plight of Healthcare Professionals Imagine a day in the life of a nurse: between patient care, administrative duties and the ongoing demands of documentation, there’s hardly a moment to breathe.

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Documentation Medication Patient Satisfaction HIPAA 147

CollaborateMD

DECEMBER 10, 2024

By streamlining this process, providers can reduce administrative burdens, focus on patient care, and achieve faster reimbursements. Automated systems ensure compliance by following industry standards and HIPAA regulations throughout the claims process. Ensuring adherence to HIPAA compliance and other healthcare regulations.

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Medication Billing Insurance HIPAA 52

Valant

AUGUST 2, 2024

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. Look for a secure, integrated patient portal for messaging, assessments, and billing purposes.

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Billing Medical History HIPAA Collaboration 98

Mobius MD

MARCH 7, 2025

This article discusses three of the top HIPAA-compliant medical dictation apps in 2025. Each speech-to-text solution is: Built for medical use HIPAA compliant Cloud-based for accessibility Designed to work directly within the EHR We’ll briefly describe each product so you can decide which is best for your practice.

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Medication Documentation HIPAA Hospice 52

Health Prime

AUGUST 22, 2024

This allows practices to refocus their energies on delivering exceptional patient care and driving business growth. Outsourcing your medical coding services allows your staff to concentrate on delivering quality patient care and optimizing operational efficiency. Reach out to us at sales@hpiinc.com.

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Medical Coding Medication Billing Patient Care 105

Arkenea

APRIL 8, 2025

The landscape of healthcare is constantly evolving, and with it, the need for efficient and innovative tools to manage patient care, streamline workflows, and meet regulatory compliance. This level of connectivity helps ensure that data flows effortlessly between labs, pharmacies, and other care providers.

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Billing Scheduling Appointments Patient Care 52

Valant

JUNE 2, 2024

While clinical roles focus on direct patient care, administrative roles are geared toward strategic decision-making and understanding sustainable growth. As a clinician, your primary focus is on patient care and therapeutic outcomes. You’ll also be responsible for ensuring that your practice is HIPAA compliant.

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Communication HIPAA Patient Care Scheduling 102

CollaborateMD

MARCH 20, 2025

It streamlines administrative tasks, offering tools to enhance operational efficiency and patient care. Here’s a breakdown of essential features of practice management systems : Patient Scheduling : Streamline efficient appointment booking while minimizing no-shows through automated reminders.

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Appointments Billing Scheduling HIPAA 52

Valant

MAY 2, 2024

Key Components of an Operating Budget Overhead costs are the ongoing expenses required to maintain a practice’s operations, excluding direct patient care costs. EHR systems handle administrative tasks, improve patient care coordination , and simplify compliance. The value an EHR provides outweighs the investment.

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Documentation Patient Care Billing Insurance 102

Health Populi

MARCH 21, 2019

He shared this image from Cracked Labs which illustrates the many data sources beyond the legacy health care claim that stakeholders can access and, if used for good, can benefit patient care and health outcomes. Marc then presented an intriguing, if disturbing (to me), bar chart of “the future value of your data.”

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Insurance HIPAA Patient Care Billing 102

Mobius MD

NOVEMBER 8, 2024

Whether patients interact with a virtual health assistant as part of an in-person visit or not, AI helps reduce the strain on clinicians and other staff, allowing them to focus on more complex aspects of patient care. Taking a cautious approach is essential to protect sensitive patient data.

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Diagnostics Medical History Administrative Work Vital Signs 52

Electronic Health Reporter

SEPTEMBER 6, 2018

Better communication and overall patient care. This content is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. By Tim Mullahy, executive vice president, Liberty Center One. Remote monitoring. Smart sensors. But where do we start?

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Communication Patient Care HIPAA 131

Health Prime

AUGUST 8, 2024

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). Medical practices should implement robust access controls to prevent unauthorized access.

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Billing Medication Patient Records Insurance 105

Health Populi

FEBRUARY 5, 2020

The January 2020 Health Affairs published a paper on Primary Care Physicians’ Role in Coordinating Medical and Health-Related Social Needs in Eleven Countries. Sponsored by the Commonwealth Fund, the research found that, compared with primary care doctors in other countries, a large proportion of U.S. ” The U.S.

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Long Term Care Patient Advocacy Insurance HIPAA 144

99MGMT

NOVEMBER 29, 2024

Running a medical practice involves more than providing excellent patient care – it requires managing the expenses that keep daily operations running smoothly.

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Medication Patient Care Billing HIPAA 83

Valant

JULY 5, 2024

Balancing the volume of patients and the diversity of cases along with the complexities of operational management and staff coordination requires well-defined practice policies. Implementing effective practice policies and choosing the right tools can help maintain success and ensure high-quality patient care.

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Patient Satisfaction Billing Appointments HIPAA 52

CollaborateMD

AUGUST 5, 2024

As a result, the technology is subject to HIPAA compliance rules. The solution you select must be HIPAA compliant. These detailed reports can also be useful in identifying patterns within patient data. It could lead to improvements in patient care and treatment plans. Medical billing software accesses PHI.

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Billing Medication Best Practices HIPAA 98

MedVA

DECEMBER 7, 2023

With an influx of patients seeking last-minute appointments, increased administrative tasks, and the general chaos of the festive season, healthcare providers must find innovative solutions to manage the holiday rush efficiently. Virtual Medical Assistants Can Help Beat The Holiday Rush 1.

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Medical Assistant Medication Appointments Billing 52

Arkenea

MARCH 14, 2025

Login and registration can help patients create their own profile on the app and input any information that they need. 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.

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EHR / EMR HIPAA Appointments Follow-Up 52

Electronic Health Reporter

APRIL 16, 2020

It was almost 10 years ago that five roadblocks to patient care were defined, including the following: Cost Integration of technology Technology Organization culture Relevance When I look at that […]. The article Have We Overcome These Five Roadblocks To Care? Illegal copying is prohibited.

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Patient Care HIPAA 79

Arkenea

AUGUST 15, 2024

This improves coordination between them, thus leading to better patient care. So, within the same organization, providers from different departments can review and update patient data from the same connected IoMT (Internet of Medical Things). Developers are required to adhere to HIPAA compliance during API integration.

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HIPAA Appointments EHR / EMR Billing 40

Valant

JUNE 19, 2024

Electronic Health Records (EHR): Integration with EHR systems ensures seamless communication, documentation, and management of the patient care cycle. HIPAA) when handling patient data across systems. Privacy and Security: Adhere to privacy regulations (e.g.,

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Triage Appointments HIPAA Hospital 52

Mobius MD

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

Expect a quick read with peer-reviewed advice for improving patient care, streamlining your day, and enhancing career satisfaction. Here are some recent topics: “Two ways to address difficult emotions in the exam room” “Three myths about HIPAA” “The No.

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Huddles/Rounds Follow-Up Best Practices HIPAA 52

Health Populi

FEBRUARY 11, 2019

This year at HIMSS19, we can take part in at least two dozen education sessions preaching and teaching the centrality of SDOH in patient care and revenue cycle management, and exhibitors who are bringing SDOH data elements and analytics into the electronic health record. What does “de-identification” mean in this scenario?

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Appointments Insurance HIPAA Billing 95

Northwest Career College

AUGUST 19, 2024

They also ensure that doctors, insurance companies, patients, and other providers have timely access to the critical information needed to deliver proper care. They analyze data, forecast future needs, and develop strategies for better patient care services and operational efficiency.

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Long Term Care Patient Care Collaboration Billing 40

Doximity

DECEMBER 20, 2022

With the adoption of virtual platforms across healthcare since the pandemic, telepharmacy— the use of telecommunications by pharmacists to provide patient care —has become increasingly important to the success of pharmacists and our daily work. The need for remote pharmacy care has only been heightened by a U.S.

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Follow-Up Appointments Documentation Patient Care 52

MedVA

DECEMBER 7, 2023

Your staff should be focused on providing high-level, high-quality patient care. 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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Medical Assistant Medication Appointments Follow-Up 52

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.

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Medical Assistant Medication Follow-Up HIPAA 52

Healthcare Law Insights blog

MARCH 7, 2024

AI is transforming diagnostics, treatment planning, and patient care management, making the issue of professional licensure increasingly pertinent. The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) sets the national standard for protecting patient health information.

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Diagnostics HIPAA Patient Safety Insurance 52

EvidenceCare

APRIL 16, 2024

HIPAA regulations: Ensure patient privacy is protected throughout the documentation process. Federal Anti-Kickback Statute (AKS) & Stark Laws: These regulations prohibit financial incentives that could influence physician decision-making regarding patient care.

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Documentation Admissions Discharges Billing 130