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Best Path for HIPAA Compliance? Risk Analysis.
The best path for HIPAA compliance is a risk analysis—which is an accurate and thorough assessment of the potential risks and vulnerabilities to the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the ePHI held by an organization. It is not only a Security Rule requirement, but also is fundamental to identifying and implementing safeguards.
What’s Current in Coding? EZClaim Answers
In an effort to further that mission this month we are kicking off the first in a series called, ‘What’s Current in Coding’. In this series, we’ll highlight coding topics, events, webinars, and more all with the aim of keeping you current in coding. This month our focus came from two articles on coding sourced from the AMBA Newsletter that we feel are hot topics of the industry, ‘Coding for Group Visits’ and the ‘Telehealth Coding Guide’.
6 Telehealth Revenue Cycle Metrics to Track Right Now!
The shift to telehealth across the country has greatly accelerated since the onset of COVID-19. Your organization will need to learn and adapt quickly to avoid errors and lost opportunities.
“Health Care PRICE Transparency Act” Proposed
A group of senators introduced the “Health Care PRICE Transparency Act.” There are four key steps for any medical office to prepare for. This legislation will give Americans the chance to see the actual costs of their healthcare visits, which in theory, will increase competition and lower healthcare costs for everyone.
What Will Be New for E/M Coding in 2021?
The new year will roll out changes to E/M coding. They complement the “Patients Over Paperwork” initiative from CMS and the AMA, which has been developed to eliminate “Note Bloat”.
Collecting Payments from Patients. Find Out How.
Unfortunately, your patients are not usually savvy when it comes to the nuts and bolts of their contract, and they are frustrated. They thought their plan was good, but now they have a bill. Approximately 68% of patients with bills of $500 or less did not pay off the full balance during 2016—up from 53% in 2015 and 49% in 2014. This number is expected to rise to 95% by 2020.
Improve Your Medical Practice Revenue With Payment Options
Many practices have improved their revenue flow and increased patient satisfaction by simply treating patients more like customers. Learn more about how you can get paid more by teaching your patients about their payment options.
Online “Health Information Exchange” Is The Answer!
Using ChartSwap has been shown to improve employee productivity by 50% or more, thanks to the software’s advanced digital workflows, automatic status alerts and fully online communication model.
Failing to Implement HIPAA Causes Large Fine
A small town North Carolina provider is being fined $25,000 for multiple, easily avoidable, HIPAA violations for “longstanding, systemic noncompliance…the breach affected over 1,200 patients!
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