Health Populi

MARCH 2, 2021

But another patient side-effect of COVID-19 has been the digital transformation of many patients , documented by data gathered by Rock Health and Stanford Center for Digital Health and analyzed in their latest report explaining how the public health crisis accelerated digital health “beyond its years,” noted in the title of the report.

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The HIPAA Journal

MARCH 7, 2025

Apria Healthcare, an Indianapolis-based provider of home healthcare equipment and related services, has agreed to pay $6,400,000 to resolve all claims related to data breaches in 2019 and 2021 that affected 1,869,598 individuals. A further hacking incident was experienced in 2021 and was disclosed by Apria Healthcare in May 2023.

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Health Populi

AUGUST 25, 2020

In the Fear of Going Out Era spawned by the COVID-19 pandemic, many patients were loath to go to the doctor’s office for medical care, and even less keen on entering a hospital clinic’s doors. Virtual care, especially in a pandemic, is important for older people to have as a go-to for medical care when clinically appropriate.

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Health Populi

APRIL 14, 2021

Over a year into the COVID-19 in America, nearly one-half of people still have negative mental health impacts due to the coronavirus, based on research from the Kaiser Family Foundation (KFF) published in their April 2021 update on the mental health impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. adults overall by March 2021. health citizens. .”

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Scrubs

APRIL 20, 2023

It accounts for approximately 59% of medical professionals. It also brought to light new medical innovations to address the crisis. The American Association of Colleges of Nursing stated that close to 91,938 qualified applicants were denied the baccalaureate nursing programs during 2021 and 2022. million nurses, and 19.3

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Minority Nurse

NOVEMBER 14, 2022

Nurses Service Organization (NSO) and CNA have published the new edition of the Nurse Practitioner Professional Liability Exposure Claim Report analyzing 232 closed professional liability claims against NPs, student NPs, and NPs covered through a CNA-insured healthcare business over five years (2017-2021). Incomplete physical assessment.

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Minority Nurse

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

According to the Joint Commission (2022), 1,441 sentinel events were reported in 2022, a 19% increase from 2021. According to the National League of Nursing (2022), many nurses graduating from nursing school between 2021-2022 never interacted with patients until they were on the floor with their preceptor.

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The HIPAA Journal

DECEMBER 24, 2022

For example, if a covered entity has been denying patients the right to obtain copies of their medical records, and had been doing so for a period of one year, the OCR may decide to apply a penalty per day that the covered entity has been in violation of the law. Florida Medical Clinic Worker Sentenced to 48 Months in Jail over Theft of PHI.

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Health Populi

FEBRUARY 3, 2021

have been self-rationing medical care for many years, well before any of us knew what “PPE” meant or how to spell “coronavirus.” adults had problems paying medical bills, largely delaying care due to cost for a visit or for prescription drugs. Patients in the U.S. The first chart here shows that one in four U.S.

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Arkenea

JULY 12, 2024

Medical insurance verification software is developed to automate the process of verifying patients’ insurance coverages. A medical insurance verification software checks for coverage benefits, copayments, deductibles, and other relevant information needed for the healthcare provider to proceed with the patient’s care.

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Valant

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

New mental health medications are often more effective, while also offering fewer and/or less severe side effects. It is important for prescribers and other mental health professionals to stay informed about the latest medications so they can share the information with colleagues and make the right decisions for patients.

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Medical Gas Compliance

OCTOBER 29, 2021

The Responsible Facility Authority is responsible for implementation of the piped medical gas and vacuum system requirements in NFPA 99. Rather, the role required the acting person(s) to receive all the documentation from verifiers and inspectors testing the medical gas system.

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Minority Nurse

AUGUST 28, 2023

Despite being first identified in medical literature in the 1940s and impacting 5-12% of women annually, medical professionals rarely diagnose Lipedema due to the lack of training and awareness to recognize the disease. Lipedema is a chronic medical condition involving loose connective tissue. What is Lipedema?

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Valant

JULY 29, 2024

Altered mental status, unspecified (R41.82) is a billable ICD-10 diagnostic code under HIPAA regulations from October 1, 2020, to September 30, 2021. While insurers prefer more descriptive ICD-10 codes, mental health practitioners should not list something specific if the patient’s medical record cannot support the diagnosis.

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Mobius MD

JULY 1, 2024

Between EHR documentation, inbox management, prior authorizations, and other clerical tasks, it’s a wonder physicians have time to care for patients. Now, they face growing demands associated with documentation and regulatory compliance. Significant changes include: 2021: Major revisions to the office visit E/M guidelines.

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The HIPAA Journal

APRIL 27, 2025

Since then, OCR has been cracking down on entities that have failed to provide individuals with timely access to their medical records. In December 2020, the practice fell victim to a ransomware attack that saw hackers encrypt medical records and gain access to the electronic protected health information of 6,800 individuals.

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Northwest Career College

MARCH 18, 2025

If you have ever considered a medical billing and coding career, you likely have come across the terms ICD-10 and CPT codes by now. These codes form the building blocks of what medical billers and coders use daily to ensure that healthcare providers get paid and patients’ records remain accurate. As stated by the U.S.

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Mobius MD

APRIL 24, 2024

Digital documentation has led to new workflows that affect the patient encounter. A 2021 publication used time-stamped EHR data from 21 million primary care visits to estimate average exam length. The weekly average number of patients doctors see dropped from 76 to 71 in 2021, with predictable variation across specialties.

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Arkenea

MARCH 29, 2025

Nearly 45 million records were exposed or stolen in 2021. So, to safeguard ePHI (Protected Health Information) from cyber attacks, healthcare organizations and medical software development companies are imposing strict HIPAA compliance regulations. It is essential to document diligently everything related to HIPAA compliance.

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Arkenea

JANUARY 25, 2025

Key Takeaways A need to control substance usage and reduce medication errors is driving the e-prescribing market growth during the 2023-2030 timeframe. Online medication orders, refills, and reminders help such patients to keep a track of their health care. Want to get your HealthTech project off the ground?

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Minority Nurse

MARCH 19, 2024

A 2021 Journal of Nursing Administration study states, “ Nurse specialty certification is ’a mechanism for validation or formal recognition by documenting individual nurses’ knowledge, skills, and abilities specific to their specialty’. It is a form of individual credentialing above and beyond entry-level education and licensing.

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Healthcare Law Insights blog

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

The good news for administrators is that they are permitted to submit affidavits or other documents from outside the administrative record that show that the conflict of interest played no role in the decision-making. A documented history of arbitrary claims denials by the administrator. Fulton Financial Corp. 4th 264 (3d Cir.

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Health Prime

JULY 6, 2023

Workflow automation in healthcare creates an opportunity for medical practices to improve care delivery. According to the 2021 Internet of Healthcare Report , 90% of healthcare executives said their organization relies on multiple systems for at least one process, including claims processing and clinical documentation.

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Arkenea

JULY 2, 2024

This version of HL7 uses standardized messages such as medical orders, demographics, lab results, administrative activities, and financial details. CDA includes the following elements for all clinical documents – stewardship, persistence, potential for authentication, wholeness, context, and human readability.

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ACMA Blog

MAY 21, 2024

Through enhanced coding and charge capture, these algorithms analyze clinical documentation to propose precise medical codes, minimizing the risk of undercoding or overcoding while ensuring comprehensive coverage of billable services. Why we should not mistake accuracy of medical AI for efficiency. References Lage K.

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Mobius MD

AUGUST 8, 2024

Despite the many headaches caused by a growing clinical documentation burden, it’s great to know that the best EHR systems are improving. Oracle Corporation entered the healthcare software space in a big way in 2021 when it acquired leading EHR vendor Cerner Millenium. This article summarizes the best EHR software in 2024.

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Minority Nurse

MARCH 19, 2024

million from March 2020 to February 2021. Today, she is an assistant professor at UMass Chan Medical School and its Tan Chingfen Graduate School of Nursing in Worcester, Massachusetts , and a senior telehealth consultant with Blue Cirrus Consulting, Greenville, South Carolina. Numbers skyrocketed from 2.1

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Healthcare Law Insights blog

JANUARY 9, 2025

This rare criminal event in healthcare alleges that Chesapeake Regional Medical Center conspired to defraud the United States and committed healthcare fraud. Dr. Perwaiz was sentenced in May 2021. On January 8, 2025, a federal grand jury in Virginia returned an indictment against a hospital.

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Health Prime

JULY 6, 2023

Workflow automation in healthcare creates an opportunity for medical practices to improve care delivery. According to the 2021 Internet of Healthcare Report , 90% of healthcare executives said their organization relies on multiple systems for at least one process, including claims processing and clinical documentation.

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Relias

MARCH 4, 2024

Increased demand for health care With the constant improvement and innovation in medicine, average life expectancy for individuals has also increased, creating a greater need for nurses to care for older patient populations and their more complex medical needs. In some states, four patients per nurse is the maximum for emergency care.

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Minority Nurse

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

And the benefits of EBP-led care are well documented. For example, implementing evidence-based guidelines and protocols minimizes errors and complications such as medication errors, risk of infections, and unnecessary procedures that could lead to complications.” Other studies show that most nurses need to be more competent in EBP.

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Relias

JUNE 23, 2022

In a 2021 Relias survey of 1,310 healthcare and public safety professionals, only 62% of respondents said that their organization participates in diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives. New employees, traveling staff, or medical residents might not yet know about, or take part in, the inclusive culture you are trying to create.

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Doximity

NOVEMBER 11, 2021

You can learn about ChenMed by visiting chenmed.com , or visit the upcoming ChenMed Physician Career Fair on November 18, 2021. Most of the time medical things were to us, and I know that that definitely shaped me with my views around the doctor-patient relationship. Dr. Novinson: Well, good morning, good afternoon, everybody.

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Arkenea

DECEMBER 4, 2024

Source: NIH ) A report by the CDC revealed that 15 percent of the kids in the USA have recently received treatment for mental health disorders in 2021. Therapists can manage appointments, documentation work, patient monitoring, and medications with a mental health application. App examples: Daylio, Happify, BetterHelp, etc.

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ACMA Blog

OCTOBER 8, 2024

Authors: Rachel Hohe, PhD Introduction: Field reimbursement managers (FRMs) are highly skilled experts who act as an intermediary between healthcare providers, specialty pharmacies, and healthcare manufacturers by advocating for timely patient access to life-saving medications or medical devices. Data sourced from (Mills, 2021).

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Sensible Medicine

MARCH 27, 2024

I have long aimed for LDL-C and apoB levels/non HDL levels <60 in my patients with documented ASCVD (either by CAC, CCTA or ASCVD events). To achieve levels <20, most individuals would require multiple cholesterol-lowering medications each with a potential for side effects and a significant cost.

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Accepted Blog

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

If you want to know how much of BU medical school’s recent $100 million gift it intends to use for scholarships, or what happens to applications to ensure a genuinely holistic process, or what its associate dean of admissions wants to see in students read on! Are you ready to apply to your dream medical schools? 2:03] Sure.

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