The HIPAA Journal

MARCH 14, 2025

Medical documents were also found that included diagnoses, prescriptions, and treatments, which Fowler presumed served as proof of medical grounds for missing shifts. The post Healthcare Staff Database with 86,000 Records Exposed Online appeared first on The HIPAA Journal.

Certified Nursing Assistant 63

Certified Nursing Assistant Documentation Scheduling HIPAA 63

The HIPAA Journal

APRIL 16, 2025

The cash payment may be higher or lower depending on the number of valid claims received.Class members wishing to submit a claim for reimbursement of losses may claim up to $300 for documented unreimbursed ordinary losses, including up to 4 hours of lost time at $25 per hour. Bean of Siri & Glimstad LLP.

Follow-Up 69

Follow-Up HIPAA Documentation Scheduling 69

The HIPAA Journal

MAY 26, 2025

Non-SSN subclass members can submit claims for up to 2 hours of lost time at $25 per hour and documented out-of-pocket losses incurred as a result of the data breach. Million Settlement Agreed to Resolve WellNow Urgent Care Data Breach Litigation appeared first on The HIPAA Journal.

HIPAA 63

HIPAA Documentation Scheduling Insurance 63

The HIPAA Journal

JULY 11, 2025

The lawsuit alleged an impermissible disclosure of protected health information in violation of the requirements of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). The post East Carolina Health Settles Data Leak Lawsuit for $250,000 appeared first on The HIPAA Journal. Class members may claim one of two payments.

HIPAA 72

HIPAA Insurance Diagnostics Documentation 72

Health Prime

JANUARY 8, 2025

According to the American Association of Medical Audit Specialists (AAMAS) , a medical billing audit is a process to determine whether data is in a providers health record and by appropriate and referenced medical policies, documents, or support services listed on a providers bill. Check for upcoding, unbundling, or misuse of codes.

Billing 52

Billing Medication Follow-Up Documentation 52

The HIPAA Journal

MARCH 21, 2025

A New York woman has avoided a jail term for a criminal violation of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), having been sentenced to probation. The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) investigated and DAgostino was arrested and charged for the HIPAA violation. in restitution.

HIPAA 49

HIPAA Documentation Insurance 49

Phlebotomy Careers

JULY 23, 2025

Document Progress: ⁤ Keep track of your procedures to monitor improvement⁢ and identify areas for growth. Observe and Learn: Watch experienced professionals to understand ​nuances and techniques. Ask Questions: Clarify⁣ doubts ⁢with your supervisor ⁤to​ improve your ⁢understanding.

Teamwork 40

Teamwork Certification Patient Safety HIPAA 40

The HIPAA Journal

JULY 10, 2025

The HIPAA Journal has not downloaded any of the leaked data, so cannot confirm the accuracy of the groups’ claims. The group claims to have published a huge variety of documents, including EMRs, test results, patient histories, and billing information. Generally, it does serve as confirmation of a cyberattack.

Diagnostics 82

Diagnostics HIPAA Billing Documentation 82

The HIPAA Journal

JULY 9, 2025

. – was filed against Gramercy Surgery Center in the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York over the data breach, alleging Gramercy Surgery Center was negligent as it failed to employ reasonable security measures, as required by HIPAA , the FTC Act, and other standards.

HIPAA 55

HIPAA Documentation Scheduling Insurance 55

Physicians Practice

JUNE 24, 2025

Clarifying a patient’s misunderstanding of the HIPAA privacy rule Rachel V. Rose, JD, MBA June 19th 2025 Article Understanding HIPAA's Privacy Rule clarifies how incidental disclosures in health care settings are permissible, ensuring patient privacy while facilitating essential communications.

Diagnostics 52

Diagnostics Billing Communication Documentation 52

Valant

JULY 23, 2025

Look for HIPAA-compliant platforms that offer everything you need without making your clients jump through hoops. Valant lets you launch sessions directly from your calendar, access patient charts during visits, and document as you go, without switching between platforms. You can also use tech features to shrink your busywork.

Documentation 52

Documentation HIPAA Communication Patient Records 52

The HIPAA Journal

APRIL 18, 2025

The document review was completed on January 30, 2025, when it was confirmed that the exposed information included first and last names, clinical/treatment information, medical provider names, medical record numbers, and patient account numbers. Individual notification letters were mailed on March 21, 2025.

HIPAA 57

HIPAA Hospital Documentation Insurance 57

Relias

JULY 23, 2025

Consider HIPAA as an example: violations classified as “unknown” may incur fines starting at $100 per infraction. Documentation Documentation integrity involves the accuracy of the complete health record. As referrals to services increase, so too does the burden of navigating evolving regulatory expectations. million per year.

Best Practices 40

Best Practices Billing Documentation Communication 40

Arkenea

JUNE 27, 2025

Creating Software Specifications and Wireframes Developing a healthcare application is creating specification documents and wireframes that product users will love. Functional specifications documents aim to inform developers what, how, and why they have to build. Despite this, healthcare institutes fail to comply with HIPAA.

HIPAA 52

HIPAA Follow-Up Tests Business Associate 52

Mobius MD

NOVEMBER 8, 2024

Automating Documentation – Medical documentation used to be one of the most time-consuming tasks for physicians. AI systems require vast amounts of patient information to function effectively, raising questions about how securely this data is stored and how to ensure HIPAA compliance.

Medical History 52

Medical History Diagnostics Administrative Work Vital Signs 52

Valant

JUNE 18, 2025

Behavioral health providers managing both clinical care and business operations face unique challenges: complex prior authorization requirements, extensive documentation standards, and insurance coverage barriers. Common reasons for denied claims include using the wrong code or submitting incomplete documentation.

Billing 88

Billing Follow-Up Insurance Documentation 88

Physicians Practice

JUNE 19, 2025

Layer onto that the growing bring-your-own-device culture: allowing employees to sync personal smartphones with the electronic health record can “raise privacy concerns” and blur the line between work and off-hours browsing, warns a HIPAA BYOD briefing. Against that backdrop, a technology and device policy is no longer a “nice to have.”

Diagnostics 52

Diagnostics Billing Communication HIPAA 52

Valant

JUNE 24, 2025

Add to this LA County’s well-documented shortage of mental health providers , and a diverse population in need of culturally responsive care, and you’ve got a perfect storm of barriers to treatment. Look for HIPAA-compliant platforms that offer everything you need without making your clients jump through hoops.

Documentation 52

Documentation HIPAA Scheduling Communication 52

Arkenea

JUNE 23, 2025

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.

Documentation 52

Documentation HIPAA Discharges Medical Coding 52

CollaborateMD

DECEMBER 10, 2024

Reducing duplication errors in medical claims documentation. Automation enables the electronic submission of claims and supporting documents, allowing insurers to review and process claims more quickly. Automated systems ensure compliance by following industry standards and HIPAA regulations throughout the claims process.

Medication 52

Medication Billing Insurance HIPAA 52

The HIPAA Journal

MAY 21, 2025

Trusaic used a mailing vendor called Billing Document Specialists (BDS), which mailed 1095-C tax forms on February 7, 2025. The post Harbin Clinic: 210,000 Individuals Affected by Nationwide Recovery Services Data Breach appeared first on The HIPAA Journal.

Transfers 62

Transfers HIPAA Documentation Billing 62

Arkenea

JULY 23, 2025

These systems offer significant advantages in data consistency and workflow efficiency, as clinical documentation automatically flows into billing processes without manual intervention. The system should offer RESTful APIs with comprehensive documentation and developer support.

Billing 40

Billing Hospital Documentation Insurance 40

Phlebotomy Careers

JULY 7, 2025

These roles are increasingly in demand ‌due to the rise of home ⁤healthcare, telemedicine, and patient-centric service‌ models. These roles are increasingly in demand ‌due to the rise of home ⁤healthcare, telemedicine, and patient-centric service‌ models. Here are⁢ some compelling reasons to consider⁢ this specialized healthcare ‍role: 1.

Certification 40

Certification Scheduling Follow-Up Documentation 40

Arkenea

JULY 9, 2025

The business case should quantify expected benefits including improved clinical efficiency, reduced documentation burden, enhanced patient safety through clinical decision support, and operational cost savings through workflow optimization. Epic’s flexibility supports most specialty needs through configuration.

Unit Organization and Environment 52

Unit Organization and Environment Tests Communication HIPAA 52

Physicians Practice

JULY 24, 2025

Notice of claim You’ll typically receive a letter or legal document notifying you that a claim has been filed. This involves reviewing medical records, timelines, documentation, and potential liability. Clarifying a patient’s misunderstanding of the HIPAA privacy rule Rachel V.

De-Escalation 52

De-Escalation Communication Billing Documentation 52

Medical Economics

JULY 15, 2025

Addressing compliance issues, such as Stark/DHS regulations, HIPAA, and employee classification, is essential to maintain valuation. If you do not perform monthly checks of public exclusion lists (directly or via a vendor), then you should start doing so and document each check. HIPAA Compliance. Stark/DHS compliance.

Documentation 52

Documentation Medication HIPAA Follow-Up 52

The HIPAA Journal

JULY 22, 2025

A claim may also be submitted for documented, unreimbursed, ordinary losses fairly traceable to the data breach up to $2,000 per class member. Claims may also be submitted for documented, unreimbursed extraordinary losses up to $7,500, which can include losses due to identity theft and fraud.

HIPAA 57

HIPAA Admissions Documentation Scheduling 57

The HIPAA Journal

JUNE 12, 2025

Class members may submit claims for reimbursement of documented out-of-pocket costs and expenses reasonably linked to the data breach, plus documented lost time up to a maximum of 10 hours at $25 per hour. The security failures are alleged to violate the FTC Act and the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act ( HIPAA ).

HIPAA 62

HIPAA Follow-Up Documentation Insurance 62

Arkenea

JUNE 20, 2025

The integration of electronic signature capture and document management capabilities streamlines the registration process while ensuring compliance with healthcare regulations and consent requirements.

Documentation 52

Documentation Billing Scheduling Insurance 52

Valant

MAY 13, 2025

Practice management skills like scheduling, billing, documentation, and compliance can protect you from professional burnout and set you on a path to success. HIPAA Compliance and Data Security Every technology solution you use must meet strict standards for protecting patient data. However, it can demand a lot of time from providers.

Billing 85

Billing Scheduling Documentation Administrative Work 85

Valant

JUNE 18, 2025

Through AI Notes’ capabilities to streamline and automate clinical documentation, the feature gives back valuable time to providers so they can focus on what matters most, whether it be patient care, reduced burnout or scalable growth. Therapists can reduce non-billable documentation hours by using AI to transcribe and document sessions.

Documentation 52

Documentation Follow-Up Billing HIPAA 52

The HIPAA Journal

JULY 11, 2025

Claims may be submitted for up to $5,000 to cover documented, unreimbursed losses due to the data breach, and for cash payments. After those costs and expenses have been deducted, the remainder of the settlement fund will cover claims from class members – individuals who received a notification letter about the data breach.

Follow-Up 52

Follow-Up HIPAA Documentation Insurance 52

Mobius MD

JANUARY 17, 2025

Alternatively, some will explore the latest medical documentation assistance using AI-based medical scribe software. Using speech-to-text for mobile dictation can help healthcare providers eliminate hours of typing and improve documentation efficiency. Can I use my iPhone for medical dictation?

Medication 59

Medication HIPAA Documentation Medical Terminology 59

The HIPAA Journal

JULY 22, 2025

Class members may also submit a claim for reimbursement of documented losses fairly traceable to the data breach up to a maximum of $5,000 per class member. Million appeared first on The HIPAA Journal. Gerard Stranch, IV and Grayson Wells of Stranch, Jennings & Garvey, PLLC.

HIPAA 49

HIPAA Insurance Documentation Scheduling 49

Northwest Career College

JULY 15, 2025

Another important word is “HIPAA.” An “ EOB ,” or explanation of benefits, is a document showing what the insurance paid and the patient owes. You’ll also hear about “ vitals ,” basic health stats like blood pressure or temperature.

Medical Administrative Assistant 40

Medical Administrative Assistant Insurance Appointments Billing 40

The HIPAA Journal

APRIL 1, 2025

Individuals who were sent a notification that they were affected by the data breach may submit a claim for reimbursement of documented losses incurred as a result of the data breach up to a maximum of $10,000. Million Data Breach Settlement appeared first on The HIPAA Journal. Under the terms of the settlement, a $3.15

HIPAA 62

HIPAA Documentation Billing Scheduling 62

Health Prime

JANUARY 8, 2025

Electronic Health Records (EHR) and practice management systems are goldmines of information. Review Documentation: Review the patient record, encounter forms, and billing documents for completeness and accuracy. Also, document all the services provided and code them appropriately.

Billing 52

Billing Medication Follow-Up Documentation 52