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Understanding Ethical Standards for Medical Assistants

Prism Career Institute

The values expressed in the creed reflect the association’s commitment to ethical standards, compassionate patient care, and dedication to advancing the healthcare profession. This law gives patients control over their health records and provides directions for handling lawfully disclosed health information.

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HIPAA Update to Include Cybersecurity Requirements for Health Care Organizations

Pulmonology Advisor - Practice Management

An update to the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) Security Rule is now underway with new cybersecurity requirements. In addition, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is issuing new guidance for health care providers to help better prepare them on how best to respond to cyber threats.

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7 tips on how to navigate the complexities of migrating EHRs to the cloud

Medical Economics

Some have moved slowly for fear of running afoul of HIPAA laws. Nevertheless, a cloud strategy opens up new possibilities that ultimately benefit both health care professionals and their patients. Others have balked at the cost of upgrading digital systems, transferring volumes of data, or training employees.

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Ransomware Attack on Frederick Health Medical Group Affects 934,000 Patients

The HIPAA Journal

According to its March 28, 2025, substitute breach notice, the ransomware group stole data such as patient names, addresses, dates of birth, Social Security numbers, drivers license numbers, medical record numbers, health insurance information, and/or clinical information related to patients care.

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

CollaborateMD

When integrated with powerful practice management tools, EHR data reveals patient trends, triggers preventive interventions, and streamlines every step of the care-to-collection journey. These automations cut administrative time and allow staff to focus on patient care rather than duplicate data entry.

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RAG in Healthcare: Your Complete Guide to Its Implementation

Arkenea

But what exactly is RAG in healthcare, and more importantly, how can your organization implement it successfully while maintaining HIPAA compliance and ensuring patient safety? Compliance Challenges : Many AI solutions weren’t designed with HIPAA requirements in mind, creating potential compliance risks.

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Understanding the Importance of HIPAA Compliance in Medical Billing Software 

CollaborateMD

In today’s digital age, medical billing software plays a vital role in streamlining the billing process and improving patient care. However, without proper measures in place, healthcare providers risk breaching patient confidentiality and devastating consequences. Healthcare is a favorite target for hackers.

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