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Who’s Liable for Bad Medical Advice in the Age of ChatGPT?

Bill of Health

Liability Risks for Health Care Providers First, let’s consider the risks for health care providers who rely on AI tools like ChatGPT to treat patients. For these individuals, the possibility of medical malpractice claims and Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) violations looms large.

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New York Law Firm Pays $200,000 to State AG to Resolve HIPAA Violations

HIPAA Journal

A New York law firm that suffered a LockBit ransomware attack has agreed to pay a financial penalty of $200,000 to the New York Attorney General to resolve alleged violations of New York General Business Law and the Privacy and Security Rules of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA).

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Can Your Hospital Afford Not to Outsource Credentialing?

Verisys

Checks credentialing for Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) compliance. In addition, there can be other indirect costs, such as rising malpractice insurance costs and associated fiscal penalties. Human Resources. Verifies criminal background checks and education credentials.

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Introduction to Telebehavioral Health

AIHC

Terminology used for the various forms of telehealth technology are summarized below which applies to both general and behavioral health care use. Not all forms of technology are recognized as services which can be reimbursed by health insurance. The Office for Civil Rights (OCR) is the HIPAA enforcement agency.

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Is the Violation Right of Access or Information Blocking? Part 1 of 2

AIHC

an AIHC member and Volunteer on the CEU Education Committee The right of access and information blocking are both related to the access and exchange of health information, but they are different in several key ways. HIPAA Privacy/Security and Compliance Officers and Health Information Management professionals need to know the difference.

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8 Common Clinical Documentation Mistakes

Compliancy Group

It can also prevent you from being adequately reimbursed for services rendered and increase the potential for medical malpractice claims. Stay up to date with any changes to coding guidelines and ensure your documentation meets all requirements set by health insurers and coding institutions. Find Out More! Please Wait.

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Benefits of Risk Management in Healthcare

Compliancy Group

Financial Stability When risks go unmanaged, they often lead to costly lawsuits or malpractice claims against healthcare providers. Our comprehensive platform offers various tools and resources to ensure complete adherence to industry regulations, such as HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act).