The HIPAA Journal

MAY 2, 2024

A lawsuit was filed over the data breach alleging BioPlus should have prevented the breach and could have if reasonable cybersecurity measures had been implemented and industry-standard security best practices had been followed. BioPlus has not admitted liability or any wrongdoing related to the cyberattack and data breach.

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Follow-Up HIPAA Best Practices Documentation 112

The HIPAA Journal

APRIL 29, 2025

AllCare Plus Pharmacy LLC – was filed in the Suffolk County Superior Court of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts over the data breach, claiming the data breach occurred due to the failure to implement appropriate cybersecurity measures and follow industry standard security best practices.

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Follow-Up HIPAA Best Practices Documentation 106

Arkenea

JULY 8, 2024

HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act) rules and regulations ensure that ePHI (Protected Health Information) is safe and secure from potential hackers. To comply with HIPAA regulations, CE and BA must adhere to certain requirements, and audit trail is one of them. Capture login, logout, and access to ePHI.

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HIPAA Documentation Business Associate Best Practices 52

Health Prime

JUNE 13, 2024

Your practice should consider the importance of the medical coding process when ensuring healthcare providers collect all money due to services rendered. Every code entered, every diagnosis documented, and every procedure billed must be meticulously coded to ensure proper reimbursement and compliance with regulations.

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Billing Medical Coding Medication Best Practices 105

Valant

JULY 16, 2024

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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Documentation Appointments HIPAA Follow-Up 98

CollaborateMD

JANUARY 3, 2024

HIPAA compliance is a crucial aspect of any medical billing software. Understanding the importance of HIPAA compliance and implementing the necessary protocols helps healthcare providers avoid legal and financial repercussions. Within HIPAA, many rules dictate privacy, security, and confidentiality.

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HIPAA Billing Medication Best Practices 52

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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Documentation Billing Scheduling Insurance 52

The HIPAA Journal

MAY 30, 2025

The plaintiffs alleged that their data was compromised in the cyberattack, and data theft could have been prevented if Practice Resources had implemented reasonable and appropriate cybersecurity measures and followed industry best practices. The post Practice Resources Agrees to $1.5

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HIPAA Follow-Up Best Practices Documentation 77

Healthcare Law Insights blog

DECEMBER 27, 2023

For years, law enforcement has bypassed traditional means of securing evidence by informal requests for documents from witnesses of crimes. At some point, that practice bled over into informal requests for healthcare providers’ documents, including documents reflecting protected health information (PHI).

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HIPAA Documentation Best Practices Follow-Up 64

CollaborateMD

AUGUST 5, 2024

Then review best practices in implementing AI into medical billing. This ensures that documentation is compliant. As a result, the technology is subject to HIPAA compliance rules. The solution you select must be HIPAA compliant. Sometimes, the data output by other systems in your practice has a unique format.

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Billing Medication Best Practices HIPAA 98

Valant

MARCH 30, 2024

Complete and accurate documentation is a crucial part of the therapy intake process. A patient’s medical history, presenting concerns, treatment preferences, and any relevant psychosocial factors should all be documented. It ensures that important information is recorded for future reference and can be used as a baseline.

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Best Practices Medical History Communication Documentation 52

Valant

APRIL 17, 2024

However, managing these plans at scale is a complex task that often creates headaches for clinicians and directors in large outpatient behavioral health practices. If you’re struggling to manage the logistics of treatment plan documentation and wondering how you’ll cope in light of practice growth, be encouraged.

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Documentation HIPAA Best Practices Collaboration 102

Intercoast

JUNE 2, 2025

Balancing Administrative Duties with Clinical Work Challenge: Administrative responsibilities, such as documentation and billing, can detract from direct client work. Strategy: Incorporate telecounseling best practices into your approach. Develop strategies to engage clients effectively in virtual settings.

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Interdisciplinary Team Collaboration Continuing Education Communication 52

Arkenea

APRIL 10, 2025

This rapid turnaround was possible due to the vendors agile processes, continuous integration pipelines, and prebuilt compliance frameworks for HIPAA and GDPR. Document nonfunctional requirements such as performance, security, and compliance. Industry experience: Familiarity with your domains regulations and best practices.

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Tests Communication Documentation Follow-Up 52

Arkenea

OCTOBER 16, 2024

Healthcare website accessibility tools and best practices help hospitals to up their accessibility game and design a compliant site for users. It also highlights best practices for accessibility, along with tips on how to make an accessible healthcare website. percent were non-compliant.

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Best Practices Communication Hospital Tests 84

Mobius MD

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

Email newsletters for primary care physicians are a great way to stay current with the latest news, research, and medical best practices. Here are some recent topics: “Two ways to address difficult emotions in the exam room” “Three myths about HIPAA” “The No.

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Huddles/Rounds Follow-Up HIPAA Best Practices 52

Northwest Career College

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

Here are some best practices to guide you in effectively doing so as a dental administrative assistant. HIPAA provides standards for protecting patient information and requires healthcare providers to maintain patient information confidentially. Keep patient files in locked cabinets and limit access to only those who need it.

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Best Practices HIPAA Patient Records Documentation 40

Valant

JANUARY 30, 2024

Common audit requirements help providers maintain practices that align with the highest standards of care. Data Collection and Documentation What’s involved in insurance audits varies. Typically, auditors review clinical and financial data during mental health practice audits.

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Billing Documentation Follow-Up Best Practices 52

Arkenea

MAY 12, 2025

This ecosystem immersion keeps our teams at the forefront of emerging technologies and best practices, directly benefiting our US clients. Their detailed documentation and clear updates actually improved our internal processes. hours, depending on location) can be transformed from a challenge into a strategic advantage.

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Communication Collaboration Documentation Emergency Response 52

Valant

JULY 5, 2024

Streamline Documentation: Use digital forms and automated systems to collect patient information before their first visit. Patient Data Security: Telehealth platforms must comply with HIPAA and other regulations to ensure patient data is secure.

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Patient Satisfaction Billing Appointments HIPAA 52

Valant

APRIL 1, 2024

Compliance Furthermore, adherence to regulatory requirements and best practices is a need throughout any EHR migration. Practices must ensure compliance with HIPAA regulations and other industry standards to protect patient data privacy and security during the migration process.

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Documentation Communication Collaboration HIPAA 52

Valant

MARCH 1, 2024

Compliance with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act ( HIPAA ) and other laws/regulations is mandatory. In addition, complying with HIPAA protects your patients, your practice, and helps you avoid fines and penalties. Your EHR software can help with HIPAA compliance.

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Billing Patient Centered Care HIPAA Follow-Up 52

Health Populi

NOVEMBER 12, 2019

At least 150 Google employees already have access to much of the data on tens of millions of patients, according to a person familiar with the matter and the documents.” I’ve pointed to the Dignity Health campaign #HelloHumanKindness as a best practice communications and branding strategy for helping heal healthcare.

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Collaboration Hospital HIPAA Best Practices 66

Valant

APRIL 2, 2024

Performance Reporting: The ability to focus on metrics such as patient retention, insurance aging, and billing documentation status goes a long way towards practice efficiency. Clinical Workflow Improvement EHR data can reveal gaps in care delivery, such as missed appointments or incomplete documentation.

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Documentation HIPAA Best Practices Appointments 40

Arkenea

OCTOBER 15, 2024

Apart from this, hiring a healthcare web development agency assures organizations that they’re aware of all the rules and regulations such as HIPAA or FHIR. Building a Prototype for Developers A creative brief and project requirement documents are a must for building a prototype for the developers.

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Follow-Up Communication Documentation HIPAA 98

Coronis Health

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

This means it’s important to find a medical billing company that has coding expertise in your type of practice. They’ll have a better knowledge of your specialty’s requirements for documentation, coding, compliance, and more.

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Billing Medication Follow-Up Medical Coding 52

Valant

APRIL 21, 2025

External access should be granted only on a need-to-know basis, with permissions documented and reviewed regularly. HIPAA-compliant messaging systems keep patient communication secure. Patients should also be informed of best practices to protect their own data during virtual visits.

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HIPAA Patient Records Best Practices Documentation 71

Arkenea

APRIL 8, 2025

Fewer Documentation Errors: Automated transfer of device outputs to the EHR virtually eliminates transcription mistakes that can lead to misdiagnoses or medication errors. Efficient workflows translate to cost savings, higher staff morale, and more consistent compliance with documentation standards.

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EHR / EMR Medication HIPAA Documentation 52

Mobius MD

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

Clinical record keeping is integral to good professional practice and quality healthcare. However, as healthcare changes with new technology and reimbursement models, so should clinical documentation. Why write clinical notes As a busy doctor, high-quality documentation can become a low priority.

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Documentation Communication Follow-Up Vital Signs 52