AIHC

JUNE 6, 2023

Due to the complex nature of accurate coding, charge capture, billing and reimbursement, AI technology holds the potential to transform medical billing. This is certainly an area where advanced technology is needed to reduce overhead, improve compliance and reduce billing errors.

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MedTrainer

JANUARY 26, 2024

Healthcare compliance is the process of following the laws, regulations, and ethical standards that govern the healthcare industry. It ensures that healthcare organizations and professionals adhere to guidelines that protect patient safety, maintain data privacy, and uphold the integrity of medical practices.

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Compliance Informed Consent HIPAA Medical Billing 52

HIPAA Journal

MARCH 30, 2023

In addition to attacks on the Ukraine government, Russian hackers have been targeting companies that are perceived to be supporting Ukraine, conducting business in the country, and even targeting companies that have withdrawn operations from Russia.

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Ransomware Fraud Governance Medical Billing 96

MedTrainer

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

Their duties span across several areas, from ensuring adherence to laws to navigating the complexities of medical billing protocols. Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) HIPAA ensures the privacy of patient health information. What Is the Primary Role of a Compliance Officer in Healthcare?

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Compliance Officers Compliance HIPAA Regulatory Compliance 52

HIPAA Journal

DECEMBER 29, 2022

Data exposed in the attack included names, addresses, email addresses, credit card numbers, Social Security numbers, birth dates, passport numbers, other government ID numbers, medical conditions, diagnoses, treatment information, health insurance information, and internal patient identifiers.

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Ransomware Health Insurance Licensing Medical Billing 96

AIHC

NOVEMBER 3, 2021

To obtain more information about mitigating the risk of a HIPAA violation, please consult with legal counsel or a HIPAA Security Consultant. How would you feel if you knew your doctor shared his/her password to your personal medical records with an unauthorized user? How about sharing the password to access your credit cards?

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HIPAA Compliance Electronic Medical Records Governance 52

Medisys Compliance

APRIL 25, 2023

It is crucial to verify that the billing company is adhering to industry standards, such as HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act) regulations, which protect patients’ medical information. This can help to avoid legal issues and potential financial penalties for your practice.

Regulatory Compliance 52

Regulatory Compliance Compliance ACA Medical Billing Outsourcing 52

Healthcare IT Today

NOVEMBER 19, 2022

The digitization wave triggered by the HITECH Act and the ACA has yet to hit long-term care , John learned in his conversation with Bill Charnetski at PointClickCare. Read more… Reducing Confusion Eases Medical Billing Stress. Read more… How Health Research Can Benefit From Synthetic Data.

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ACA Medical Billing Hospitals HIPAA 107

Healthcare IT Today

JUNE 29, 2023

Compliance is the foundation of ethical and responsible ASC billing. HIPAA, CMS, and state agencies regulate ASCs. ASC billing requirements include coding, documentation, privacy, and security. Compliance Requirements for ASC Billing ASCs should prioritize billing practices for compliance.

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Compliance Medicare Medicare Medical Billing 52

AIHC

MARCH 2, 2023

At this particular time, I was also a commissioner in city government and was active among many charitable organizations. The most challenging aspect of having my own medical billing and consulting company was working with people. As a leader, it wasn’t about me.

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Compliance Officers Compliance Fraud Medical Billing 52

Health Populi

MARCH 21, 2019

A huge friction point we identified in our data-for-healthcare-good panel wrapping up the day is surprise medical billing due to patients’ unwitting use of out-of-network physicians and providers. Frictionless retail is also an important paradigm for health care, an industry rife with friction.

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HIPAA Health Insurance Doctors Medical Billing 98

Medisys Compliance

SEPTEMBER 12, 2022

Medical billing is almost always a time-consuming, perplexing, and stressful experience with a lot of room for error in any typical practice. Medical specialists can either build their own billing team or outsource their medical billing services to medical billing companies. A Closer Look.

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Medical Billing Services Medical Billing Hospitals Medical Billing Outsourcing 98

Healthcare IT Today

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

Hearing about these pain points from stakeholders is why I’d “repackage HIPAA” if I were a regulator for a day. In that manner, businesses that remained “outside of the purview of HIPAA” would be impacted. I hear patients discouraged and disgusted when they can’t get access to their own data even in 2023!

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Hospitals HIPAA Nurses Governance 136

HIPAA Journal

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022

Fontes Rainer will lead the department’s enforcement of federal civil rights and HIPAA compliance and will direct the department’s policy and strategic initiatives. In that role, she led the implementation of the No Surprises Act, which has helped to improve the transparency of medical billing and save consumers money.

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ACA HIPAA Medical Billing Compliance 87

Hall Render

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

settlement over data breaches that violated HIPAA: HHS Madera hospital CEO offered job, $150K check. million in federal funding Dignity Health – Memorial Hospital awarded Primary Heart Attack Center Certification Kaiser trash inspections end in $49M settlement L.A. Care must pay $1.3M Was it meant to ‘improperly influence’ her?

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US Department of Health and Human Services Nursing Homes COVID-19 Nurses 40

Hall Render

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

face growing challenges to stay open KENTUCKY BehaVR merges with New York City-based Fern Health For years, a powerful Louisville hospital sued people for unpaid bills. face growing challenges to stay open KENTUCKY BehaVR merges with New York City-based Fern Health For years, a powerful Louisville hospital sued people for unpaid bills.

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US Department of Health and Human Services Nurses Nursing Homes Hospitals 40

Hall Render

DECEMBER 22, 2023

health care spending hits $4.5 Million in Retaliation Suit John Muir, Tenet scrap hospital deal after FTC challenge Kaiser to lay off 79 administrative employees Leaning toward big wins in schizophrenia and vaccines, venture group raises new fund of $389 million Madera hospital creditors want to be paid, including CEO.

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Nursing Homes Nurses Hospitals COVID-19 40

Hall Render

MAY 12, 2023

Holcomb signs bill allowing pharmacists to prescribe contraception How 1 Indiana hospital rebuilt after a ransomware attack ‘I just love delivering babies’ | Meet Ascension St. Here’s what it means. Connecticut is weighing several changes to Medicaid. billion state budget.

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COVID-19 US Department of Health and Human Services Nurses Hospitals 40

Health Populi

MAY 3, 2019

Most Americans favored the government ensuring healthcare for all , shown in the chart… but not necessarily running that system. This was equally true for people whether enrolled in Medicare, Medicaid, or covered by private insurance. By late 2018, seven in ten Americans had a negative view of the U.S.

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