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7 Mistakes To Avoid When Selecting Healthcare Cybersecurity Insurance

Electronic Health Reporter

True Story: An employee at one New England medical practice stayed after hours to search patient records for gossip on her neighbor. […]. The article 7 Mistakes To Avoid When Selecting Healthcare Cybersecurity Insurance appeared first on electronichealthreporter.com.

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3 potential data and compliance breaches in your medical billing 

Health Prime

Unauthorized access to patient records Unauthorized access to patient records is one of the most significant data security threats in medical billing. This breach can occur when employees or external hackers gain access to sensitive patient information without proper authorization.

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

The HIPAA Journal

The nature of the access was not disclosed; however, Providence said there is an active investigation by the California Department of Insurance. The review confirmed that only names, State IDs, driver’s license numbers, and health insurance coverage information were accessed.

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Common Myths About Medical Assistants

Scrubs

They can often perform clinical duties like taking patient vital signs, administering injections, and assisting with minor surgical procedures. At the same time, they manage administrative tasks such as scheduling appointments, billing, and maintaining patient records.

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Understand your Revenue Cycle to set your medical practice for success 

Health Prime

The revenue cycle is a complex and multifaceted system that involves various stakeholders, including healthcare providers, payers (insurance companies), and patients. It begins at the front lines of the healthcare practice, where staff members collect essential demographic and insurance information during the initial patient contact.

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Electronic Health Records Specialist Training: What to Expect

MedCerts

What Does an Electronic Health Records Specialist Do? As a vital part of the healthcare team , an Electronic Health Records Specialist (EHR) is responsible for updating patient records, transcribing doctor's notes and charting procedure codes. Or, you could generate financial reports and medical claims for the office.

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Email Breach Affects 22,000 Ambulatory Surgery Center of Westchester Patients

The HIPAA Journal

At the time of issuing notifications, no reports had been received to suggest there had been any misuse of patient data. Mount Kisco Surgery Center said it has enhanced network security to prevent similar breaches in the future.

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