Valant

JULY 23, 2025

When selecting telehealth tools, think like a patient: intake forms need to be easy, appointment reminders should arrive on time, and session access should work on the first try. Look for HIPAA-compliant platforms that offer everything you need without making your clients jump through hoops.

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The HIPAA Journal

JULY 11, 2025

Henry Ford Health encouraged patients to use the website and patient portal to submit information, review their health records, book appointments, schedule visits, pay bills, and communicate with providers. The settlement has received preliminary approval from the court, and the final fairness hearing is scheduled for October 7, 2025.

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Valant

JUNE 24, 2025

” Telehealth makes treatment accessible to more people and opens the door to increased scheduling flexibility. When selecting telehealth tools, think like a patient: intake forms need to be easy, appointment reminders should arrive on time, and session access should work on the first try.

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Arkenea

JUNE 20, 2025

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.

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Valant

MAY 13, 2025

But do you know how to set up an efficient scheduling system? Practice management skills like scheduling, billing, documentation, and compliance can protect you from professional burnout and set you on a path to success. Systems with automated appointment reminders save you money by reducing no-shows.

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Prism Career Institute

MAY 6, 2025

It’s also crucial to maintain patient confidentiality and follow Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) regulations. They also may work with a patient to schedule any follow-up appointments. While these responsibilities tend to take place in the background, they serve an important purpose.

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CollaborateMD

JUNE 20, 2025

With a platform that collects and connects data across billing, scheduling, clinical care, and patient communication, CollaborateMD allows your staff to focus on delivering better outcomes while we handle the behind-the-scenes complexities. CollaborateMD was built with integration in mind.

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Northwest Career College

JUNE 12, 2025

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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We Care Online

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

Source: Pixabay The Rise of Digital Healthcare Platforms With the widespread adoption of smartphones and internet access, patients are increasingly using digital tools to seek information, schedule appointments, and consult healthcare providers.

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CollaborateMD

MARCH 20, 2025

Here’s a breakdown of essential features of practice management systems : Patient Scheduling : Streamline efficient appointment booking while minimizing no-shows through automated reminders. Enhance the accuracy and compliance of billing systems, especially for HIPAA-compliant practice management systems.

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Practice Builders

APRIL 11, 2025

In addition to a patients clinical data, other important information such as scheduled appointments, requested tests, room changes, and scheduled surgeries must be exchanged effectively. However, such platforms must be HIPAA compliant. The HIPAA Security Rule requires that patient data be encrypted whenever possible.

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We Care Online

OCTOBER 28, 2024

Convenience and Time Savings Telehealth appointments save time for both patients and healthcare providers. Rather than sitting in a waiting room or spending hours commuting to and from appointments, patients can log into a video call from their home, office, or even while traveling. which ensures that patient information is protected.

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Arkenea

JULY 23, 2025

Security in cloud environments has evolved to meet healthcare requirements, with major providers offering HIPAA-compliant infrastructure and advanced encryption capabilities. These components must support ICD-10, CPT, and HCPCS coding systems while applying complex billing rules and fee schedules.

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Valant

JUNE 18, 2025

For example, front staff who struggle with interruptions can cut down on phone calls by using automated appointment reminders and scheduling processes. Before you use any AI feature, make sure it’s compliant with HIPAA, as well as state and federal regulations.

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Doximity

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

It keeps patients on schedule and has significantly reduced no-shows. My favorite feature is the call nudgeafter sending the text invite, I can seamlessly follow up with a call during the visit to ensure my patients join the video appointment. Reed Berger, Internal Medicine Dialer Video has been incredibly helpful for my practice.

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Arkenea

APRIL 8, 2025

The EMR operates as a centralized digital hub for healthcare providers, enabling them to manage patient records, schedule appointments, write prescriptions, and access diagnostic tools. Regulatory Compliance The platform is built to align with the latest industry regulations, such as MACRA, HIPAA, MIPS, and GDPR.

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CollaborateMD

FEBRUARY 3, 2025

The HIPAA Journal reveals a report in which experts investigated 23,000 medical malpractice lawsuits and found that more than 7,000 were due to communication failures. Within healthcare, this tool becomes critical when reaching patients, managing schedules, and sharing timely updates. Those failures resulted in $1.7 The result?

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The HIPAA Journal

APRIL 27, 2025

HIPAA violation cases are compliance investigations that result from a data breach being notified to the Department of Health and Human Services’ (HHS) Office for Civil Rights (OCR) or a privacy complaint being submitted to OCR via the complaints portal. There are many different types of HIPAA violation cases.

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Arkenea

APRIL 8, 2025

Key Takeaways Healthcare developers must follow the three key HIPAA rules during API development: HIPAA security rule, privacy rule, and the breach notification rule. For example, providers may need API for automated appointment scheduling and bill payments to save their time and money.

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Health Prime

MARCH 6, 2024

Additionally, it allows patients to: Access their medical records Schedule appointments Receive important updates This seamless communication fosters patient engagement , leading to increased satisfaction and loyalty. This streamlines the check-in process during appointments and minimizes the need for paper-based administrative tasks.

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Scrubs

AUGUST 12, 2023

Furthermore, some of these devices fall outside the realm of healthcare, which means HIPAA and other federal laws do not apply. Other patients may prefer to use wearable devices instead of scheduling an appointment with their doctor. Some of these tech companies and developers may be unfamiliar with patient privacy laws.

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Health Populi

APRIL 10, 2018

In terms of consumer health workflows, accessing the EHR is about “tests and tasks:” 85% looked to view test results, and 62% wanted to perform a health-related task like requesting prescription refills and making appointments online. The message: “Your prescription on your schedule!”

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The HIPAA Journal

JULY 23, 2025

Allen Memorial Hospital in El Dorado, Kansas, is investigating a cybersecurity incident after receiving complaints from patients who were unable to access its online appointment scheduling system. The post Small Michigan Physical Therapy Practice Reports Loss of Patient Data Due to Cyberattack appeared first on The HIPAA Journal.

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MedCerts

APRIL 8, 2024

HI 1011: Medical Office Procedures and Administration: This six-week course teaches you about medical office essentials, such as HIPAA regulations, coding and health insurance basics, professionalism, ethics, appointment scheduling and other critical tasks. Why Should You Become a Medication Care Coordinator?

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Arkenea

DECEMBER 2, 2024

Key Takeaways Care visit scheduler is one of the prominent patient portal examples as it allows patients to select appointments as per their routine, reduces wait time, improves accessibility, and is user-friendly. Care Visit Scheduler Care visit scheduler aids in online appointment bookings for patients.

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Health Populi

FEBRUARY 11, 2019

need a new-and-improved HIPAA or more over-arching new national privacy law like a USGDPR? Check out this chart from the Waystar study, showing that nearly one in four patients at high-risk miss medical appointments at least once a month, and two-thirds miss appointments a few times a year. Does the U.S.

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Arkenea

MARCH 14, 2025

However, any protected health information (PHI) that your app collects or stores needs to be safeguarded against malicious forces to remain compliant under HIPAA regulations. A doctor profile look-up section is a must-have feature if you offer booking of in-person or virtual healthcare appointments.

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MedVA

DECEMBER 7, 2023

With an influx of patients seeking last-minute appointments, increased administrative tasks, and the general chaos of the festive season, healthcare providers must find innovative solutions to manage the holiday rush efficiently. Increased engagement can lead to a boost in appointments and patient retention during the holiday rush.

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The HIPAA Journal

JULY 16, 2025

According to the lawsuit, the information shared with Meta and others included private health information such as medical conditions, treatments, providers, and appointments, based on each individual’s interactions on the website. The remaining funds will be divided pro rata between all individuals who submit a claim.

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MedVA

DECEMBER 7, 2023

At MedVA, our highly trained virtual medical assistant can help efficiently organize patient appointments, send reminders, and handle rescheduling requests and missed appointment notifications, letting your team focus on providing quality care rather than managing complex schedules.

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Health Populi

AUGUST 27, 2019

Over one half have scheduled appointments via the portal, 42% have done an online refill for a prescription drug, and 4 in 10 received advice about a health issue via the portal. One in four were very concerned that information could be used against them as a barrier to accessing health care or landing a job.

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Valant

MAY 2, 2024

An EHR makes administrative tasks, such as appointment scheduling and billing, faster and easier. EHRs help ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, such as HIPAA, by providing built-in security measures and audit trails to track access to patient information. The value an EHR provides outweighs the investment.

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Valant

JUNE 19, 2024

Benefits for Patients and Providers Telemedicine offers several advantages: Efficiency: Patients save time by avoiding commutes and waiting rooms, leading to more efficient appointments. Convenience: Patients can schedule appointments at their convenience, sometimes even during non-traditional hours.

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Valant

JULY 5, 2024

Pre-Visit Communication: Ensure patients receive all necessary information before their appointment, including directions or telehealth instructions. Centralized Scheduling: Implement a centralized patient scheduling system to manage appointments effectively and reduce issues such as overbooking or no-shows.

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ACI Medical & Dental School

MARCH 9, 2024

Scheduling patient appointments. Organizational skills to manage appointments, medical records, and administrative tasks efficiently. Ability to maintain confidentiality and adhere to HIPAA regulations. Attention to Detail: Precision in maintaining medical records, scheduling appointments, and handling documentation.

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Northwest Career College

OCTOBER 29, 2024

Handle Large Volume of Patient Scheduling Managing patient appointments is one of the most significant challenges for a medical administrative assistant. Scheduling is complex and hard when numerous patients and doctors are present, along with multiple medical procedures. Dealing with last-minute cancellations or emergencies.

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The HIPAA Journal

MARCH 6, 2025

Sandhills used a vendor (Netgain Technologies) for electronic storage of its scheduling, billing, and reporting systems. Consider a scenario where, in anticipation of receiving healthcare, Appellant provided her PII and billing information to Sandhills but never showed up for her appointment.

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