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Basics of Medical Documentation: What Aspiring Medical Billers and Coders Need to Know

Northwest Career College

Accurate documentation is essential for medical billing and coding, but many beginners struggle to understand the technical terms and guidelines. Without accurate medical documentation, insurance claims can be delayed or denied, frustrating patients and physicians. Why is Medical Documentation Important?

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Esse Health Confirms Almost 264,000 Patients Affected by April 2025 Cyberattack

The HIPAA Journal

Files and emails subjected to unauthorized access contained first and last names, dates of birth, Social Security numbers, financial account numbers, dates of service/treatment, health insurance information, medical histories, driver’s license numbers, patient numbers, MRNs, healthcare billing information, and medical treatment information.

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5 issues in the check-in process that impact your medical practice 

Health Prime

In this stage of the medical billing process, your front-end staff ensures proper collection and recording of valuable data essential to provide proper services to the patient and ensure their coverage. Main issues in the check-in process 1. However, errors in this data are common and have consequences for your practice.

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Ascension Notifying Patients About Data Breach at Former Business Partner

The HIPAA Journal

The database also contained software billing and compliance reports belonging to a medical software company. Fowler notified the medical software company about the exposed database, which identified the database owner, and notified them.

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How AI is Driving Patient Engagement and Revolutionizing Patient Experience

Practice Builders

You can provide quality medical services to clients by combining patient data from different channels. Automate Your Medical Coding and Billing Processes Medical coding is labor-intensive. This is where AI-powered medical coding solutions come in handy. Spelling errors, abbreviations, and other ambiguities happen.

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The Benefits of Unified Clinic Management

E-Clinic

Unified clinic management is a simple solution that helps you automate your admin so that you can save time while still getting tasks like scheduling, billing, and reporting done. Benefits of Unified Clinic Management: Reduces Admin Heavy Tasks Admin is a big part of your clinic management and getting it right is key to your success.

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Medical Assisting vs. Nursing: Which Path Is Right for You?

Northwest Career College

Recording of vital signs and medical history. Handling billing, coding, and insurance claims. Medical assistants are crucial in keeping a healthcare facility running smoothly and ensuring patients have a positive experience. They work primarily in physicians’ offices, clinics, and outpatient facilities.