The HIPAA Journal

APRIL 16, 2025

The hackers encrypted files and stole data such as names, addresses, telephone numbers, email addresses, dates of birth, demographic information, Social Security numbers, drivers license numbers, medical record numbers, health information, payment information, and health insurance information.

Follow-Up 66

Follow-Up HIPAA Documentation Scheduling 66

The HIPAA Journal

MARCH 11, 2025

The file review confirmed that the types of data compromised in the cyberattack included names, addresses, dates of birth, Social Security numbers, drivers license numbers, medical information, and health insurance information. It is currently unclear which hacking group is behind the attack, and if patient data was compromised.

Medication 82

Medication HIPAA Appointments Insurance 82

Health Populi

JUNE 10, 2024

Health insurance plans make mainstream media news every week, whether coverage deals with the cost of a plan, the cost of out-of-network care, prior authorizations, or cybersecurity and ransomware attacks, among other front-page issues. Confronting and addressing access and health equity.

Insurance 71

Insurance Patient Experience Hospital Best Practices 71

Minority Nurse

MARCH 19, 2025

They were calm, compassionate, and hyper-focused on helping peoplenot just with their immediate health needs, but with things like emotions, nutrition, and health insurance. But these nurses were more like case managers; we’d work side-by-side, me handling the social work side of a case and them managing the medical and insurance side.

Scheduling 52

Scheduling Hospice Insurance Hospital 52

Health Prime

MARCH 21, 2024

The revenue cycle in healthcare refers to the entire process of managing the financial aspects of patient care, from the initial appointment scheduling to the final payment received for services rendered. By confirming insurance details beforehand, providers can avoid claim denials and ensure a smoother reimbursement process.

Billing 105

Billing Medication Follow-Up Appointments 105

Health Prime

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

This leads to claim denials and delays due to inappropriate or incorrect insurance information. It can also involve engaging the front-office staff in teaching how to ask for accurate insurance information either at the time of scheduling or registration, which may avoid such problems in the first place.

Billing 52

Billing Medication Scheduling Insurance 52

Health Populi

MAY 27, 2020

expected they would schedule a medical appointment in the next two months. “As Patients Scheduling Doctors’ Appointments, Welcoming Telehealth Into Their Visit-Mix appeared first on HealthPopuli.com. By May 14th, 2020, one-half of consumers in the U.S. The post More U.S.

Appointments 71

Appointments Scheduling Medication Insurance 71

Health Prime

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Inaccurate information can include: Incorrect personal details Outdated insurance data Incomplete medical histories These errors in data entry can result in claim denials from insurance companies, leading to payment delays and financial losses for the practice.

Medication 52

Medication Patient Satisfaction Communication Insurance 52

The HIPAA Journal

APRIL 1, 2025

The settlement has received preliminary approval from the court, and the final approval hearing has been scheduled for June 16, 2025. All claims must be submitted by or be postmarked by June 30, 2025. The post Azura Vascular Care Agrees to $3.15 Million Data Breach Settlement appeared first on The HIPAA Journal.

HIPAA 61

HIPAA Documentation Billing Scheduling 61

Health Prime

MAY 16, 2024

Clear and concise communication about billing procedures, insurance coverage, and out-of-pocket expenses can eliminate uncertainties and foster trust. When patients are well-informed about their financial responsibilities, it enhances their overall experience and contributes to a positive perception of your healthcare facility.

Patient Experience 105

Patient Experience Billing Appointments Patient Satisfaction 105

Northwest Suburban College

DECEMBER 19, 2024

The instructors at Northwest Suburban College show students how to manage efficient scheduling because it is essential. Handling billing and insurance claims is indispensable. Dental assistants process payments, submit claims, and navigate insurance intricacies. This ensures timely care and smooth office operations.

Patient Records 52

Patient Records Communication Patient Satisfaction Scheduling 52

Northwest Career College

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

Handled all insurance forms and also billing-related processes. Scheduler: This is organizing appointments and seeing an office running on schedule. Billing Clerk: Assist the clients with their insurance claims and payments. Many medical offices allow flexible schedules, making work and personal life more manageable.

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Medical Administrative Assistant Medication Problem Solving Skills Billing 40

The HIPAA Journal

MARCH 28, 2025

The unnamed vendor notified Concord Orthopaedics about the security incident on November 21, 2024, after it was determined there had been unauthorized access to the patient registration and appointment scheduling software.

Appointments 54

Appointments HIPAA Insurance Billing 54

Health Prime

DECEMBER 18, 2024

It categorizes unpaid patient invoices and insurance claims by age, typically in 30-day increments. To take action, follow up promptly on overdue accounts, review and optimize your billing processes to reduce delays, and consider implementing automated reminders for patients and insurance companies.

Medication 52

Medication Billing Documentation Appointments 52

We Care Online

OCTOBER 28, 2024

With telehealth, scheduling follow-up appointments is more flexible, making it easier for patients to stay connected with their doctors and adhere to treatment plans. Healthcare providers are required to comply with regulations like the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) in the U.S.,

Follow-Up 73

Follow-Up Appointments Physical Exams Vital Signs 73

Northwest Career College

OCTOBER 28, 2024

Many healthcare settings require the services of medical billing and coding specialists for record organization and management, insurance claims, and billing. The specialist obtains patient records, processes insurance claims, and ensures that the proper codes are used to perform treatments or procedures on patients.

Billing 40

Billing Medication Long Term Care Outpatient Care 40

Prism Career Institute

JANUARY 9, 2025

These may include: Aging patients or those with disabilities who struggle with mobility Severely ill patients who cannot travel safely School and college students who do not own vehicles Working patients with busy schedules In addition, many insurance providers now prioritize home-based services.

Medical Assistant 52

Medical Assistant Unit Organization and Environment Sterilization Insurance 52

ACI Medical & Dental School

JANUARY 14, 2025

Students interested in becoming Medical Assistants are often curious about what the work schedule will be like. Read on for a detailed breakdown of a Medical Assistants typical schedule. What Is The Typical Work Schedule For A Medical Assistant? Part-Time Schedule: Hours: Can range from 20 to 30 hours per week.

Medical Assistant 52

Medical Assistant Medication Vital Signs Scheduling 52

Health Populi

OCTOBER 5, 2020

Power has studied including health insurance, insurance and financial services. WebMD announced a new service enabling consumers to schedule telehealth visits from the WebMD Care and Vitals platforms. Overall, the telehealth segment achieved a higher consumer satisfaction score (860 points out of 1,000) than other sectors J.D.

Physical Exams 147

Physical Exams Customer Service Insurance Follow-Up 147

Sensible Medicine

JULY 19, 2024

It is deducted from our paycheck as health insurance and as state and Medicare taxes. It is also raised indirectly through employer contributions to health insurance premiums. Are we seeing a doctor who treats us as a peer or as just one more name on a busy schedule? There remains, of course, a financial incentive.

Insurance 199

Insurance Appointments Medication Tests 199

DrChrono

OCTOBER 29, 2011

We now have fee schedules and balance billing controls for our medical billing customers. Fee schedules can be accessed at the bottom of the billing center here if you are logged in. Fee schedules allow different default prices for different payer id’s (determined by the primary insurance company of the patient for the appointment.)

Scheduling 40

Scheduling Billing Appointments Insurance 40

Northwest Career College

APRIL 23, 2025

Most of their tasks involve handling patient records and managing insurance claims to ensure smooth dentist scheduling. A dental front desk ‘s fundamental roles and responsibilities involve addressing patients, scheduling appointments, responding to telephone calls, and assisting in check-in and checkout procedures.

Administrative Work 40

Administrative Work Scheduling Patient Records Billing 40

CollaborateMD

MARCH 20, 2025

Here’s a breakdown of essential features of practice management systems : Patient Scheduling : Streamline efficient appointment booking while minimizing no-shows through automated reminders. Billing and Claims Management : Ensure smooth processes for medical billing , insurance claims, and payment collection.

Appointments 52

Appointments Billing Scheduling HIPAA 52

Health Prime

OCTOBER 10, 2024

Mental health providers must ensure they use the correct diagnosis and procedure codes when submitting claims to insurance companies. Clear and detailed records of each session, including treatment plans, progress notes, and outcomes, support insurance claims and ensure care continuity.

Billing 97

Billing Medical Coding Documentation Insurance 97

Mobius MD

DECEMBER 11, 2024

Does your office staff gather insurance information and patient history when scheduling? An intuitive portal can free up medical staff time by allowing patients to review educational materials, schedule non-urgent appointments, and update their medical histories online.

Patient Satisfaction 52

Patient Satisfaction Appointments Patient Experience Medical History 52

Scrubs

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

At the same time, they manage administrative tasks such as scheduling appointments, billing, and maintaining patient records. This knowledge is essential for accurately handling patient records, insurance claims, and other healthcare-related documents.

Medical Assistant 147

Medical Assistant Medical Administrative Assistant Medication Medical Terminology 147

The HIPAA Journal

MAY 2, 2024

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.

HIPAA 111

HIPAA Follow-Up Best Practices Documentation 111

Health Populi

FEBRUARY 7, 2019

Most health consumers expect providers to communicate about routine health care helping them track lab results, recommend and schedule preventive tests and screenings, text or online chat between appointments, and send reminders about taking medicines. Less than half say they’re currently getting that support from health care providers.

Communication 125

Communication Patient Experience Scheduling Appointments 125

Sensible Medicine

AUGUST 2, 2024

I also initially struggled to get many medications approved by insurance as I had not documented (to their satisfaction) all the previous drugs trialed by the patient. Ideally, I would have a schedule where I could document in the time after a patient leaves the visit.

Documentation 184

Documentation Follow-Up Medication Scheduling 184

Health Prime

AUGUST 8, 2024

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).

Billing 105

Billing Medication Patient Records Insurance 105

A Young Doctor's Journey

MARCH 10, 2025

Does insurance cover it? Of note, my insurance company initially declined the claim and my fertility team had to appeal, so this was the longest part of the process (about four weeks). We set an approximate date for the start time, and my fertility team started the prior authorization for the insurance company.

Medication 52

Medication Appointments Follow-Up Insurance 52

Mildred Elley

MARCH 19, 2025

Do you see yourself in the exam room or would you rather be managing the files, phone calls, and insurance claims? 2) Which role stands out to you? Whether the role is primarily clinical or administrative, providing exceptional patient care is the heartbeat of both types of medical assistants.

Medical Assistant 52

Medical Assistant Medication Certification Vital Signs 52

Valant

AUGUST 1, 2024

This means you can create a work schedule that accommodates your personal life. Billing, scheduling, and other administrative tasks are often handled by dedicated staff, allowing providers to focus more on patient care. Cons of Opening Your Own Practice Starting your own behavioral health practice also comes with challenges.

Scheduling 97

Scheduling Billing Collaboration Patient Care 97

CollaborateMD

MARCH 7, 2025

Some benefits of automation in healthcare include: Improving patient scheduling and lessening the load of clerical work. Automation tools like RPA in healthcare can handle repetitive tasks like data entry and insurance claim processing to free up valuable time and reduce administrative burden. Reducing no-shows.

Billing 52

Billing Appointments Patient Satisfaction Patient Care 52

MedCerts

JULY 3, 2024

Regardless of the specifics, you’ll collaborate with other team members to streamline office tasks and ensure patients, medical professionals and insurance companies are on the same page. This program moves beyond the first program, teaching you about medical coding and reimbursement and how to verify insurance and file claims.

Medical Terminology 79

Medical Terminology Bookkeeping Billing Insurance 79

We Care Online

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

Source: Pixabay The Rise of Digital Healthcare Platforms With the widespread adoption of smartphones and internet access, patients are increasingly using digital tools to seek information, schedule appointments, and consult healthcare providers.

Medication 52

Medication Follow-Up Patient Satisfaction Communication 52

Scrubs

JANUARY 4, 2024

On top of this, most online retailers accept insurance plans as payment options, allowing nurses the option of an affordable, more convenient shopping experience despite busy schedules and tight budgets.

Tests 147

Tests Follow-Up Appointments Scheduling 147