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2025 HIPAA Journal Annual Survey Published: Key Insights into Compliance Challenges

The HIPAA Journal

The HIPAA Journal has released the results of its 2025 Annual HIPAA Compliance Survey, offering a detailed snapshot of how healthcare organizations are managing HIPAA compliance in today’s regulatory environment. The survey also examined training practices at HIPAA-regulated entities.

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What is HIPAA Incident Management?

The HIPAA Journal

HIPAA incident management is the process of tracking, responding to, and documenting HIPAA security incidents as they are detected by automated security tools or reported by members of the workforce. Regardless of whether HIPAA incident management is fully automated, manual, or semi-manual, the process must include specific elements.

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Seamless Electronic Health Record Integration: The Key to a Streamlined Practice and Better Patient Outcomes

CollaborateMD

CollaborateMD’s portal empowers patients to schedule appointments, receive automated reminders, view statements, and make secure payments. CollaborateMD meets HIPAA standards and includes audit trails, access controls, and regular system updates to protect patient data while keeping your practice operating in compliance.

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HIPAA Compliant Costs: A Complete Breakdown

Arkenea

HIPAA compliance costs can greatly vary depending on the kind of application you’re developing. Developing a healthcare application that complies with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) is essential for safeguarding sensitive patient information and adhering to legal standards.

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Therapy Notes vs. Progress Notes

Valant

What’s the difference between them, and is your practice compliant with the privacy regulations for each type? Failing to follow best practices for therapy notes and progress notes can have legal and professional repercussions. HIPAA regulates that therapy notes be stored separately from progress notes.

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Best Practices for Managing the Patient Intake Process at a Large Behavioral Health Practice

Valant

Additionally, EHR features such as electronic forms and patient portals allow patients to complete intake paperwork online before their appointment. Anything that practices can do to eliminate barriers to treatment helps more patients. Telehealth integration expands access to care.

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EHR Revenue Cycle Management: A Massive Potential

Arkenea

From patient scheduling and registration through denial management and appeals, we examine each component in detail, highlighting best practices, implementation strategies, and optimization opportunities that can drive significant improvements in financial performance and operational efficiency.