The HIPAA Journal

MAY 26, 2025

The lawsuit was filed in response to a cyberattack and data breach detected on or around April 25, 2023, when ransomware was used to encrypt files. Non-SSN subclass members can submit claims for up to 2 hours of lost time at $25 per hour and documented out-of-pocket losses incurred as a result of the data breach.

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Health Prime

OCTOBER 10, 2024

According to The State of Mental Health in America 2023 , 21% of adults are currently experiencing a mental illness, which equates to over 50 million Americans. A 2023 IGNUX report states that hospital coding mistakes make up 63% of medical billing errors.

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Arkenea

JUNE 9, 2025

From clinical observations to diagnoses, medications, and immunization schedules, it’s all there, at a healthcare provider’s fingertips. HL7 states that C-CDA provides a library of templates and prescribes their use for specific document types. CDA CDA (Clinical Document Architecture) is a standard developed by HL7.

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Phlebotomy Careers

JUNE 23, 2025

Evening: Clean and‌ sanitize workstations, restock⁢ supplies, and document procedures. Focus on maintaining patient comfort and safety. Afternoon: Label samples, process blood specimens, and collaborate with lab technicians. Afternoon: Label samples, process blood specimens, and collaborate with lab technicians.

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We Care Online

FEBRUARY 13, 2025

While your work experience section is typically the most important part of the document, adding volunteer experience in your resume can help you plug gaps in your work experience and include skills that would otherwise be missing.

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Mildred Elley

JUNE 17, 2025

Key legal assistant skills: Organizational skills Writing skills Technical skills Detail-oriented Interpersonal skills Adaptability Knowledge of legal terminology for documentation What skills do you need to be a paralegal? Paralegals are an integral part of the legal team and should have certain skills to perform their duties well.

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The HIPAA Journal

MAY 9, 2025

A settlement has received preliminary approval from a judge to resolve a class action complaint against Imagine360 over a 2023 hacking incident involving its Citrix file-sharing solution.Imagine360 is a Chesterbrook, Pennsylvania-based company that offers health plan administration and telemedicine services.

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Mobius MD

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

In Medscape’s 2024 survey, 49% of physicians said they are burned out, compared to 53% in 2023. Documentation is still a significant stressor for physicians. The average doctor spends nearly 10 hours per week completing EHR documentation, and most physicians believe EHRs contribute to burnout.

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Health Prime

JUNE 22, 2023

According to a recent Precedence Research report , the gastroenterology market size 2023 is USD 54.56 Accurate gastroenterology coding and documentation Accurate coding and thorough documentation are the foundation of successful medical billing. billion, expected to grow to USD 93.8 Billion by 2032.

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The HIPAA Journal

MAY 22, 2025

Class members may submit a claim for reimbursement of documented monetary losses reasonably traceable to the data breach up to a maximum of $10,000 per class member. The final fairness hearing has been scheduled for July 28, 2025. The three class representatives will each receive a service award payment of $2,500.

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Health Populi

JUNE 18, 2024

The study was fielded between December 2023 and February 2024. The most prevalent use of automation across over one-half of the health care leaders’ organizations is with billing processes, appointment scheduling, patient check-in, staff scheduling, and clinical data entry.

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Relias

JUNE 1, 2023

More technology is not always the best solution In a recent healthcare provider survey , half of healthcare executives said the revenue cycle is a top priority for software investment in 2023. 5 – Educate clinicians on required documentation Clinicians sometimes omit important documentation.

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Relias

JUNE 1, 2023

More technology is not always the best solution In a recent healthcare provider survey , half of healthcare executives said the revenue cycle is a top priority for software investment in 2023. 5 – Educate clinicians on required documentation Clinicians sometimes omit important documentation.

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Relias

OCTOBER 28, 2022

Under the first performance year of VBP in 2023, home health agencies will be scored in part on the patient’s perception of their communication and team discussion.” Documentation in the medical record. Schedule regular care coordination meetings. Document all coordination. Strategies to improve care coordination.

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Valant

JANUARY 25, 2024

The International Classification of Diseases, Tenth Revision (ICD-10) released updates for 2024 related to behavioral health, which went into effect October 1, 2023. You can also find a list 2023 ICD-10 updates here , and a list of common codes for mental health disorders here. Blog ICD-10 Codes for Depression – F32.0–F33.3

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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. Many organizations adopt Epic because it provides a comprehensive system for managing patient records, scheduling, billing, and clinical workflows.

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Health Prime

JUNE 22, 2023

According to a recent Precedence Research report , the gastroenterology market size 2023 is USD 54.56 Accurate gastroenterology coding and documentation Accurate coding and thorough documentation are the foundation of successful medical billing. billion, expected to grow to USD 93.8 Billion by 2032.

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Prism Career Institute

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

You’ll need to schedule off-site tests with other facilities and call in prescriptions to the patient’s pharmacy. These medical professionals will often be asked to take patient calls, schedule appointments, and get necessary insurance information. They may even need to assist patients when filling out documents.

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ACI Medical & Dental School

OCTOBER 24, 2023

ACI Medical & Dental School Prepares Students for In Demand Healthcare Jobs ( Updated for 2023 ) The National Healthcareer Association (NHA) has released their 2023 Industry Outlook , which continues to show that jobs for allied health professionals in the US are growing at 13%, a much faster rate than other professions.

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Relias

APRIL 10, 2025

Provide access to mental health support, flexible scheduling, and temporary housing or transportation assistance if needed. Document recovery expenses for reimbursement Keep detailed records of all recovery costs, including temporary staffing, repairs, transportation, and equipment replacement.

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Accepted Blog

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

There’s no uniform schedule for med school interviews. Accepted's Medical School Interview Timeline Medical school Interview timeline (2023-2024 application cycle) Are updates / LOI's accepted? These sessions are scheduled each weekday from September through March. Please do not mail/email updates to our office.

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Accepted Blog

OCTOBER 11, 2023

If you do, they should have plenty of time to schedule and write the letter. There are several documents that you must submit to your recommender if you want the greatest chance of (1) receiving a good recommendation and (2) having that good recommendation submitted on time. Do not give them an incomplete package of materials.

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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. percent during the 2023-2030 timeframe. In 2021, the CMS published rules to implement an RTBT (Real-Time Benefit Tool) by January 2023.

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CareerStep

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

The American Medical Association (AMA) reported that as of spring of 2023, the U.S. Assisting in internal or external audits by providing necessary coding documentation or clarifications. Since this is all done online, you can work at your own pace and finish your medical billing or coding course on your schedule. Did you know?

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Arkenea

DECEMBER 4, 2024

Key Takeaways: At the beginning of 2023, young US adults between the ages of 18 to 34 years reported higher usage and appreciation of meditation applications, while 37 percent of the adults didn’t use these apps. billion in 2023 and is estimated to surge at a CAGR of 15.2 So, let’s jump to the article right away.

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The HIPAA Journal

APRIL 27, 2025

Northeast Surgical Group Northeast Surgical Group, a Michigan-based provider of surgical services, experienced a ransomware attack in 2023 that resulted in unauthorized access to ePHI and the encryption of the ePHI of all 15,298 of its patients. The ransomware group was able to access the ePHI of 31,248 individuals. million penalty.

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Pulmonology Advisor - Practice Management

OCTOBER 13, 2023

The 2023 Medscape survey found that plastic surgery is now the happiest specialty, with 71% of physicians reporting they are “very happy” or “happy” outside of work. Striking a Work-Life Balance The 2023 Medscape Physician Lifestyle and Happiness Report also asked physicians, “How are you maintaining your happiness and mental health?”

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Practice Index

MARCH 31, 2024

With several documents related to the contract being released on Thursday (28th April) afternoon, we've taken a look at the contract updates to give you a head start on the requirements of the contract so you're up and running quickly.

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The HIPAA Journal

MARCH 12, 2025

Columbus Regional Healthcare has agreed to a $1,175,000 settlement to resolve litigation stemming from a May 2023 data breach. The settlement has received preliminary approval from the court and the final approval hearing is scheduled for April 9, 2025. Claims must be submitted by April 2, 2025.

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Health Prime

AUGUST 1, 2024

Additionally, learn valuable tips for accurate documentation and coding to optimize reimbursement while adhering to regulatory requirements. Updates to COVID-19 administration and product codes, effective November 1, 2023. Read the complete document here: Category I Immunization Long Code Descriptors | AMA (ama-assn.org).

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Healthcare Dive - Practice Management

JUNE 16, 2025

of physicians reported at least one symptom of burnout in 2023. It’s enhancing care quality and patient experiences With AI assistance, front-end speech capabilities and ambient listening have become the cornerstone of clinical documentation enabling providers to fully focus on the individual in front of them. Most Popular RFK Jr.

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Healthcare Dive - Practice Management

JUNE 16, 2025

Much time is spent manually updating and filling out clinical documentation, which can be automated. A report by McKinsey1 states that 42% of a nurse’s current shift involves activities that could be simplified through technology. Most Popular RFK Jr.

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