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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. Ascension said it has reviewed its policies, procedures, and processes and will implement enhanced safeguards to prevent similar incidents in the future.

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EHR Interoperability: In-Depth Guide (2025 updated)

Arkenea

Electronic Health Records, or EHR, are digital libraries that house invaluable patient medical history data. From clinical observations to diagnoses, medications, and immunization schedules, it’s all there, at a healthcare provider’s fingertips. That’s where EHR interoperability comes in.

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A Comprehensive Guide to Meaningful Use and EHR

Arkenea

It consists of information that is listed on a patients’ medical sheet. EHR includes vital signs, medical history, medications, diagnosis, progress reports, allergies, immunizations, imaging reports, and laboratory data. How many patients were discharged? Note down medical history of patients’ family.

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What is Automation in Healthcare? A Guide to Streamlining Operations 

CollaborateMD

Automation tools like RPA in healthcare can handle repetitive tasks like data entry and insurance claim processing to free up valuable time and reduce administrative burden. Improved Efficiency and Accuracy The American Medical Association (AMA) estimates that up to 12% of medical claims are submitted with inaccurate codes.

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HHS-OIG Settles Alleged EMTALA Violations with 3 Healthcare Providers

The HIPAA Journal

EMTALA requires hospitals that receive Medicare payments to provide a medical screening examination to any patient presenting at an emergency department who requests an examination, regardless of their insurance status, ability to pay, national origin, race, creed, or color. The on-call OB/GYN did not evaluate the patient in the ED.

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Email Data Breaches Reported by Three HIPAA-Regulated Entities

The HIPAA Journal

As advised by third-party security experts, additional measures have been implemented to improve email security and prevent similar incidents in the future. Winkler County is reviewing its policies and procedures with respect to data privacy to reduce the risk of similar incidents in the future.

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Breaking Down the Duties of a Medical Assistant

Prism Career Institute

They will be relied upon to help patients understand what they need to know after being discharged. The Administrative Roles of a Medical Assistant While much of the position revolves around medical tools and equipment and patient care, medical assistants are also needed for clerical duties.