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Cyberattack on Sunflower Medical Group Affects 221,000 Patients

The HIPAA Journal

Lurie Children’s Hospital in Chicago. Since systems are offline, patients have been asked to bring photo IDs, insurance cards, medication lists, allergy details, and lab/imaging orders with them to their appointments, and patients have been advised to phone the centers to schedule appointments.

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2025 Guide to Billing in Hospital Management Systems

Arkenea

trillion in annual transactions, yet billing inefficiencies cost hospitals an estimated $262 billion each year. At the heart of this challenge lies the complex world of billing in hospital management systems, where accuracy, compliance, and efficiency determine the financial viability of healthcare organizations worldwide.

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Key Applications of AI in Healthcare

Mobius MD

Key Applications of AI in Healthcare Here are some of the most important ways in which AI is already impacting hospitals and clinics: Diagnosing Medical Images – AI analyzes medical images effectively, which can improve diagnostic accuracy. Doctors who spend less time on paperwork have more time for patients and report less burnout.

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The Most Common Healthcare Terms You’ll Hear at the Front Desk

Northwest Career College

Patient and Appointment Terms You’ll often hear terms like “ new patient ” or “ established patient.” When someone walks in without an appointment, they’re known as a “ walk-in.” If a patient doesn’t attend their appointment, that’s a “ no-show.”

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Why Good communication Matters in Healthcare

Practice Builders

More than 60% of adverse events in the hospital are due to communication errors. Tips for Effective Communication Between Healthcare Professionals Physicians communicate with other healthcare specialists within the hospital and with other health providers at other clinics. However, such platforms must be HIPAA compliant.

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Front Desk Etiquette: How to Make a Good First Impression in Healthcare

Northwest Career College

Safeguard Patient Privacy (HIPAA) As a front desk employee, you will work with confidential information about private patients, including their names, health information, and appointment details. This is part of a law known as HIPAA , and you’ll learn about it in detail during your studies here at Northwest Career College.

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Duties and Responsibilities for Entry-Level Medical Assistants

Prism Career Institute

Medical assistants care for patients and help manage administrative tasks within hospitals, clinics, and other healthcare venues. It’s also crucial to maintain patient confidentiality and follow Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) regulations.